The 2023 MLB All-Star Game is in the rearview mirror.
So it’s time to start focusing on the second half of the season, and that means the most pressing date is approaching: The 2023 MLB trade deadline, which is on Tuesday, Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. ET.
There are plenty of tanking teams who will be sellers, and given all the contenders for playoff spots — including multiple Wild Card spots — it could mean another roller coaster ride of a trade deadline like we had last year.
So let’s run through some of the big names who could be dealt by the time that Tuesday rolls around:
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SP/DH Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels
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I don’t think the Angels will deal him? Especially if they’re contending? But … they should.
2
SP Max Scherzer, New York Mets
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A real bummer for Mets fans if it would happen. Thing is: He has a no-trade clause and a player option for next year that would cost whoever gets him $43 million in 2024.
But worth it if you’re a contender!
3
SS Tim Anderson, Chicago White Sox
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Not a great year for him, but maybe a change of scenery is the selling point?
4
OF/1B Cody Bellinger, Chicago Cubs
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A MUCH better season than the last couple. That could mean a contender deals for him.
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3B Jeimer Candelario, Washington Nationals
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Don’t sleep on him. He’s having a terrific year.
6
SP Lucas Giolito, Chicago White Sox
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If the White Sox are sellers, he could be a great front-end starter for someone else.
7
RP Josh Hader, San Diego Padres
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Here we go again! He could be traded again if the Padres are out of contention.
8
1B/2B/3B Justin Turner, Boston Red Sox
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Checks all the boxes to add to a clubhouse: A veteran bat who knows how to win.
9
SS Paul DeJong, St. Louis Cardinals
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He’s bounced back from a few pretty bad years. Does that mean he’ll keep it up?
10
RP Scott Barlow, Kansas City Royals
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A solid closer on a bad team is always a great trade target.
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OF Brent Rooker, Oakland A's
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An All-Star on baseball’s worst team? Easy call.
12
C Elias Diaz, Colorado Rockies
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The catcher is having a breakout year, but that’s the perfect time to trade him if you’re the Rockies.
13
RP David Bednar, Pittsburgh Pirates
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Do the Pirates hold on to one of the better closers in the game right now or trade him at his height to get some serious return?
14
SP Jordan Montgomery, St. Louis Cardinals
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Another trade deadline, another deal? Possibly.
