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5 days ago
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Padres predicted to land $122M 2-time All-Star after missing out on Jarren Duran
The San Diego Padres need outfield help at the trade deadline. They have been linked to Jarren Duran, but they may not be able to get him from the Boston Red Sox. According to The Athletic's Dennis Lin the Padres are trying to get Duran, and he is seemingly their preferred choice on the trade block. However, the Red Sox need pitching, and the Padres may not match up in that regard. The Red Sox are going to want a controllable big league pitcher if they trade Duran. If the Padres cannot get Duran, they will have to pivot, and Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer predicted they would land Steven Kwan of the Cleveland Guardians. "The Cleveland Guardians will 'at the very least will listen' if other teams call after the two-time All-Star, according to Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan of ESPN," wrote Rymer. "With only two years of club control left, he is at that stage of his career where a Cleveland player pretty much automatically becomes trade bait. The 27-year-old is the best defensive left fielder in the game, as well as the best pure hitter this side of Luis Arraez. If the two of them were to team up in San Diego, the Padres would have MLB's two best contact merchants atop their lineup." Kwan is a two-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glover. He would instantly make an impact for the Padres. He is slashing .288/.352/.398 with 27 extra-base hits on the year. He is under club control through 2027 and is projected to earn a six-year, $122 million deal when he hits the open market."The acquisition cost for Kwan would not be cheap, but Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller has a long track record of not being afraid to take big swings," wrote Rymer. "And while his farm system doesn't go deep, it does have two elite prospects in shortstop Leo De Vries and catcher Ethan Salas." More MLB:
Newsweek
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Yankees Predicted to Have Worst Trade Deadline of Any Team
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Yankees are in the midst of a brutal month. New York entered the month with a three-game lead in the American League East, and, entering Tuesday, it sits four games out of first place. The Yankees have several needs to address at this year's trade deadline, but not everyone thinks the deadline will be a success for the front office. TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 14: Brian Cashman, general manager and senior vice president of the New York Yankees, before a spring training game against the Philadelphia Phillies at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 14,... TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 14: Brian Cashman, general manager and senior vice president of the New York Yankees, before a spring training game against the Philadelphia Phillies at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 14, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. MoreBleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer has predicted that New York will be the biggest losers when the trade deadline is complete. "The Yankees aren't flush with expendable talent at the major league level, and their farm system is one of the five worst in the league," Rymer wrote. "Spencer Jones has surely upped his value with his recent heater, but he remains a borderline top 100 type on account of his huge strikeout rate (i.e., 31.7 percent) at Triple-A." Rymer is correct about New York having a terrible farm system, as the previously mentioned Jones is the only top 10 prospect who is currently in Triple-A and one of just six top 30 prospects in Triple-A. Rymer also notes that the Yankees are aggressively going after Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez and how much of a loss it would be if they were to miss out on the slugger. "If the Mariners do end up as the winners of the Suárez sweepstakes, well, that would just plain be bad news for the New York Yankees," Rymer wrote. Yankees, Mariners and Cubs are among teams to inquire on Eugenio Suarez, whose 36 HR leads the NL (and is tied with Judge, 2 behind Raleigh) — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 22, 2025 A swing and miss on Suarez would most likely send New York scrambling for Plan B, which could be any one of Ryan McMahon, Ke'Bryan Hayes, or Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Rymer noted that the Yankees are setting themselves up for failure and many folks will be disappointed when August rolls around. "All this feels like a setup for a situation where the Yankees overpromise (at least implicitly, if not explicitly) and then underdeliver. Such an outcome probably wouldn't ease tensions amid the club's ongoing slide down the standings." General manager Brian Cashman has a lot to deliver on this deadline, and if he is not able to, fans may begin to question his ability to lead New York in the future. More MLB: Yankees' Aaron Boone Drops Laughable Response as Anthony Volpe Struggles Continue
Newsweek
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Cardinals' Breakout All-Star Shockingly Tabbed Potential Trade Bait
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The St. Louis Cardinals are in a weird spot as an organization right now. They're seemingly built to rebuild, especially considering their front office is in a transitional period. But the roster is winning. This puts them in a bad spot at the trade deadline. If they buy again and fall short of postseason success, the season will feel like a waste. But if the front office sells in the middle of a winning stretch, the fan base will be upset. Bleacher Report's Zachary Rymer recently made the shocking suggestion that the Cardinals could look to trade All-Star utilityman Brendan Donovan in the coming weeks. Rymer noted that it's unlikely, but still a possibility. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: (L to R) Eugenio Suárez #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Elly De La Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds, Brendan Donovan #33 of the St. Louis Cardinals, and Matt Olson... ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: (L to R) Eugenio Suárez #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Elly De La Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds, Brendan Donovan #33 of the St. Louis Cardinals, and Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves look on during the seventh inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. More Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images "Though there has been nothing recently, Donovan has occasionally popped up in trade rumors in the past," Rymer wrote. "Now would arguably be a good time to make him available, and not just because this is probably as high as his value is going to go. It's a matter of public knowledge that the Cardinals will be undergoing a transition after 2025, with Chaim Bloom set to inherit the front office from John Mozeliak. "If the team continues to fade in the NL playoff race, it would be wise to get a head start on the process. The present isn't special, after all, and the future is clouded by a mediocre farm system. If nothing else, trading Donovan would help the latter." It would be quite a bombshell move if the Cardinals made this decision. However, as Rymer notes, it's very unlikely. Still, if a team is willing to severely overpay for Donovan, the Cardinals could consider dealing him at his highest value. The star's ceiling isn't much higher than he's playing right now, so his trade value will only go down from here. The Cardinals will likely make the right decision to hold onto him, but stranger things have happened. More MLB: Reds Showing 'Strong Interest' In Shocking Trade For Star Pitchers
Yahoo
10-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Trade Idea Swaps Phillies' Andrew Painter for $3.85 Million Outfielder
Trade Idea Swaps Phillies' Andrew Painter for $3.85 Million Outfielder originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Philadelphia Phillies executive Dave Dombrowski has a history of being aggressive, and it's helped his teams win five pennants and two World Series over four decades. Advertisement The time has come for Dombrowski to make another win-now move, one involving a face he knows all too well. During their path to the 2018 World Series title, Dombrowski and the Boston Red Sox used a seventh-round pick on Long Beach State (Calif.) outfielder Jarren Duran. Nearly a decade later, Duran is an All-Star potentially on the verge of being traded. A reunion between Dombrowski and Duran makes sense, and it's one that Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer proposed on Wednesday. Rymer suggested the Phillies go "all-in" and trade top pitching prospect Andrew Painter, along with catcher Eduardo Tait, to the Red Sox for the speedy Duran. "Knowing how short their contention window is getting, they should arguably be looking to do exactly that sort of deal before July 31," Rymer wrote. Boston Red Sox left fielder Jarren DuranKen Blaze-Imagn Images Duran enters Wednesday hitting .273 with 17 doubles, six triples and a .743 OPS for a fourth-place Red Sox club. He has three years of team control remaining and could either replace Johan Rojas in center field or push Max Kepler out of left field. Advertisement Duran fits the Phillies, especially in a loaded lineup already featuring Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner. However, Rymer questioned whether trading the team's consensus No. 1 prospect and a projected future ace is worth it, even if it nets them Duran. "They are in win-now mode, but Painter is the heir apparent for Zack Wheeler, who isn't getting any younger," Rymer said. Painter is 2-0 with a 2.65 ERA and 20-7 K-BB ratio in 17 Triple-A innings. Tait, who turns 19 in August, owns a .285 average, eight homers, 35 RBIs and a .837 OPS at Single-A Clearwater. Rymer acknowledged it's "doubtful" the Red Sox would decline that trade offer. He also looked at the flip side, questioning why the Phillies would do it. Advertisement "To trade a guy like that just to improve an already dangerous offense would be borderline wasteful," Rymer wrote of Painter. Related: Mets Trade Idea Adds $3.85 Million All-Star Outfielder After Mark Vientos News Related: Red Sox Projected to Trade $38.5 Million All-Star Pitcher After Kristian Campbell News This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dodgers Trade Idea Involves Acquiring Red Sox's Jarren Duran for Top Prospects
Dodgers Trade Idea Involves Acquiring Red Sox's Jarren Duran for Top Prospects originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Boston Red Sox are in a tailspin, dropping eight of their last 10 games. They look more like sellers than ever two months before the MLB trade deadline. With that in mind, Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer compiled the 10 best trade packages involving outfielder Jarren Duran. While the Seattle Mariners claimed the number one spot, the Los Angeles Dodgers finished in second place. Advertisement Rymer's trade package sees the Red Sox sending Duran to Los Angeles in exchange for catcher/outfielder Dalton Rushing (Dodgers No. 1 prospect), left-handed pitcher Jackson Ferris (Dodgers No. 5), and shortstop Emil Morales (Dodgers No. 6). Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran (16) slides into third base for a triple against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning at Fenway Butler II-Imagn Images Rymer points to the Dodgers' lackluster production in left field, an accumulative minus-0.5 rWAR, and a .672 OPS at the position as a reason to acquire Duran. The former All-Star outfielder would also slide in at the top of the Los Angeles lineup, provide power, and be an elite table-setter for reigning MVP Shohei Ohtani. Duran is also under team control until 2028, giving the Dodgers a core of Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Will Smith, and Teoscar Hernandez through the 2027 season. Advertisement Sean McAdam of reported on Tuesday that Boston, although willing to field calls for Duran, is asking for close-to-MLB-ready pitching. Rymer's trade package meets their asking price. Headlined by Dalton Rushing, the key to the deal is left-hander Jackson Ferris. Although only at Double-A, Ferris is just 21 years old and the Dodgers' number one pitching prospect after earning the organization's Pitcher of the Year award in 2024, after placing third in the Minors among pitchers age 20 or younger with 145 strikeouts in 126 2/3 innings and finishing the season with a 2.54 ERA in seven Double-A starts. With a fastball sitting comfortably in the mid-90s and a four-pitch repertoire, it should take little time for Ferris to make his Major League debut. Advertisement Rounding out the return is 18-year-old shortstop Emil Morales, who possesses plus power but is not expected to reach the majors until 2029. On the downside, Rymer believes the Dodgers' desire for another outfielder is not a need but more of a want. Los Angeles is likely looking to improve their starting pitching with Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell, and Roki Sasaki all on the injured list, and if a similar package can land a top-tier arm, they will jump at the chance. Boston also may not want to add Rushing, another left-handed hitter, to their lineup. The Red Sox would also need to find a position for him, and right now, Carlos Narvaez is cemented at catcher, and top prospect Roman Anthony would assume the absence left by Duran. Related: Dodgers Land Bo Bichette in Trade Idea After Dave Roberts Comments on Mookie Betts This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
