Seattle Mariners: Jerry Dipoto’s top 5 tradeable assets
Mitch Haniger
Ok, so his value is currently low. The latest reports on Mitch Haniger are he’s healthy and set to be ready for spring training. If the 30-year-old outfielder repeats his 2018, Dipoto will have his list of suitors and choose the best offer. It’s a situation that GM’s dream of, besides building annual champions.
Yusei Kikuchi
So far, his MLB career hasn’t gone as expected. The improvement from year one to year two is a good sign. Hopefully, he improves again this year. Kikuchi’s Mariners time can come to an end after this season.
Seattle has an option for four-years, $66M. If Yusei Kikuchi takes another step forward, it will be an interesting situation. Come the trade deadline; teams always need more starting pitching. Desperate teams tend to overpay. Kikuchi could make an interesting rental.
Marco Gonzales
Keeping with the theme of starting pitchers being in high demand at the deadline. This one may be the least likely of the group to happen, but he’s also the most desirable of this group. Marco Gonzales is coming off the best year of his career in 2020. Moving him would take an Austin Nola to the Padres like situation.
Tom Murphy/Dylan Moore
Speaking of Nola, these two are a combination of Austin Nola. A utility player and a catcher who can hit and play some good defense. If Dylan Moore repeats his 2020 year and Tom Murphy picks up from his 2019, these two can fetch a very nice return.
Some other tradeable players are Ty France, Justus Sheffield, Justin Dunn, Luis Torrens, and Rafael Montero. These guys would most likely move as part of a bigger package to bring veterans or higher ranked prospects. But as previously mentioned, all players are tradeable for the right price.
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