Latest news with #RobertJr.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Padres trade for .177 hitting White Sox star makes sense
The post Why Padres trade for .177 hitting White Sox star makes sense appeared first on ClutchPoints. June is here. This is the month when things start to get serious in Major League Baseball. The Midseason Classic is a month away, and voting for players to make the All-Star team will begin shortly. Trade season is also looming as we are now under two months before that deadline. The San Diego Padres are certainly a team that will be buyers at the deadline and desperately need a left fielder and pitching rotation help. Advertisement Luis Robert Jr. has been a name that has circulated trade rumors for the last two seasons. The Chicago White Sox are a team who are not close to competing. At 18-42, the Sox are once again one of the laughing stocks of the league, and it will be hard to imagine a flip of the script any time soon. A Padres and Robert Jr. pairing makes sense, even with Robert Jr. playing poorly this season. ESPN's Jeff Passan recently published his trade deadline piece, and mentions the potential pairing of Robert Jr. and the Padres. One of the primary reasons anyone makes sense for a trade is the opportunity for a fresh start. You cannot say that for every player, especially for ones who have been moved many times in their career. The 27-year-old has been with the White Sox his entire career. A fresh start may very well be the best thing for him. Envisioning playing for the Padres, a team that badly needs an outfielder, should be on his mind. The White Sox can get it done. They would receive prospects in return, and Padres' GM A.J. Preller has not shied away from making blockbuster moves. Over the last few seasons, he has done everything he can to turn the Padres into a winning ball club. A lot of moves have been questionable, but adding a star in this league to the roster has a chance to be one of his better moves.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Baseball's big names headed for deadline deals? MLB insiders point to four major likely trades in the trade market
The trade market is heating up with speculation surrounding several high-profile players, as the 2025 Major League Baseball season approaches its midpoint. Teams are assessing their positions, whether to bolster their rosters for a playoff push or to rebuild for the future. Top trade candidates identified by MLB executives A recent survey of MLB executives highlighted four players as the most likely to be traded before the July 31 deadline: by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Importador de perfumes quiebra y quema existencias: Consigue 3 por el precio de 1 Euro Parfum Más información Undo Sandy Alcantara, Miami Marlins (12 votes) Luis Robert Jr., Chicago White Sox (5 votes) Live Events Nolan Arenado, St. Louis Cardinals (1 vote) Framber Valdez, Houston Astros (1 vote) Sandy Alcantara Alcantara, the 2022 National League Cy Young Award winner, has struggled this season with an ERA over 8. Despite this, his track record and potential make him an attractive target for teams seeking to strengthen their pitching rotation. The Marlins, currently out of playoff contention, may look to trade Alcantara, who is under team control through 2026 with a 2027 team option. Luis Robert Jr. Robert Jr., a dynamic outfielder for the White Sox, has been the subject of trade rumors as Chicago considers a roster overhaul. With five executives identifying him as a likely trade candidate, Robert Jr.'s combination of power and speed could provide a significant boost to teams in need of outfield talent. Nolan Arenado Arenado, a ten-time Gold Glove third baseman, has seen a decline in offensive production over recent seasons. With a weighted runs created plus (wRC+) dropping from 149 in 2022 to 95 this season, and a substantial salary commitment, the Cardinals may consider trading him to reallocate resources and infuse young talent into their system. Framber Valdez Valdez, a consistent performer for the Astros, is in the final year of his contract, earning $18 million. Houston, known for its fiscal prudence, might trade Valdez to avoid losing him in free agency without compensation. Despite being a rental, his reliability makes him a valuable asset for teams seeking to solidify their starting rotation. Other notable trade possibilities The Baltimore Orioles, amid a disappointing season, are reportedly considering trading key players such as Cedric Mullins and Ryan Mountcastle. Additionally, pitcher Félix Bautista, despite recent struggles, retains trade value and could be moved as the Orioles reassess their roster strategy. The availability of high-profile players like Alcantara, Robert Jr., Arenado, and Valdez adds intrigue to the midseason landscape, promising a dynamic and potentially transformative period for Major League Baseball.
