The 2020 MLB season is as atypical as they come. The trade deadline is less than 10 days away, yet there hasn’t been that much buzz about the players that could be on the move to address the demands of MLB managers.
But with the shortened season, the players who opted-out, and how the campaign has unveiled thus far, it seems like we’re looking at the quietest trade deadline in Major League Baseball history.
As you may know by now, this season has been far from normal. Besides the multiple Covid-19 outbreaks, rule changes, postponed games, expanded playoffs pool,and constant double-headers, the teams that weren’t supposed to be good had been dominating.
Most MLB Managers Wary Of Making Moves
That means most executives and MLB managers are still wary of making moves considering the playoffs aren’t out of reach even for struggling teams after a third of the season is in the books, thus making it harder to know who’s going where.
Then again, there is a handful of players that have been linked with a move out of their current clubs, with several MLB managers and executives rubbing their hands with the chance of landing them at a discount.
Most Likely Trade Candidates
According to MLB, Taljuwan Walker, Kevin Pillar, Trevor Rosenthal, Kevin Gausman, Jonathan Schoop, Keone Kela, and Alex Cobb are the most likely trade candidates as we continue to approach the deadline.
Moreover, Cleveland Indians’ starting pitcher duo Mike Clevinger and Zach Plesac were also rumored to be on the move, with both the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox reportedly inquiring about their availability.
The August 31 trade deadline will most likely seal the fate of some teams. Whether they want to continue pursuing a playoff berth or planning ahead of the 2021 campaign will depend on their approach but for now, we wouldn’t count on any ground-making moves.
