With the MLB trade deadline closing in, the market is starting to take shape around bats as much as arms. Contenders are hunting for lineup upgrades, and a handful of clubs near the bottom of the standings have hitters who could be on the move before the deadline hits.
Bo Bichette is one of the most interesting names in the mix. The Mets are sitting in last place, and the article notes that New York may be ready to move on from what has been a bad signing. Bichette can opt out of his contract after the season, which makes this a natural point for the Mets to test the trade market if they believe he won’t be back.
George Springer is in a similar spot as a veteran who could be dealt. The Blue Jays are also in last place, and Springer offers the kind of profile teams tend to chase for October: right-handed power and plenty of postseason experience. For clubs looking for an impact bat from the right side, he could be one of the best rental options available.
Colorado and Los Angeles also have names worth watching. Mickey Moniak has quietly put himself on the radar, and with the Rockies buried in last place, there’s little reason for them to hold onto a player who could bring back future talent. At the same time, playoff hopefuls are still searching for outfield help, which makes Moniak a clean fit on the market.
Zach Neto is expected to draw real attention too. The Angels are in last place, and multiple contenders have already been linked to the shortstop. The Red Sox and Rays are both believed to have interest, and the appeal is obvious: Neto would improve just about any infield while also carrying long-term value.
San Francisco could also decide to shop two pieces if it chooses to sell. The Giants are in fourth place, and Luis Arraez stands out as a contact hitter whose value rises in the postseason. He doesn’t bring big power, but his bat-to-ball skills can matter more when games tighten up and every baserunner counts.
Heliot Ramos is another Giant to keep an eye on. The market is thin when it comes to right-handed power, and that scarcity is part of why the Nationals were able to get such a strong return from Boston for Curtis Mead, who is now hurt. Teams such as the Red Sox, Yankees, Rays, Guardians, Rangers, Phillies, and Cardinals might all have interest in Ramos.
As the deadline gets closer, all six hitters should be in the spotlight. Bichette, Springer, Moniak, Neto, Ramos, and Arraez each bring something different, and all of them could help reshape a lineup for the stretch run and into October.
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