Examining 10 MLB stars’ chances of being dealt before MLB trade deadline

A major sellers’ market is predicted with all but a few bottom-dwellers having a case for contention. Heck, even our star-crossed Mets are just 3 ¹/₂ games out of the final wild-card spot.

Just five teams are almost certain sellers (Marlins, White Sox, Rockies, Angels, A’s) with a few more on the buy-sell border (Mets, Red Sox, Blue Jays, Astros, etc.), resulting in a relatively short list of stars having a decent chance to be dealt. Here’s our list, in order of potential return (with chances to be dealt: good = more than 50 percent, average = 50 percent, fair = below 50 percent).

1. Luis Robert, White Sox CF: The White Sox are actively seeking packages for Robert, and with two team options at a club friendly $20 million and just $63M to go through 2027 (assuming the options are exercised), he combines control and talent like no one else out there. Worry over injury history is the negative heard. But many need outfielders (Dodgers, Phillies, Royals, etc.) Chances to be dealt: Good.

2. Mason Miller, A’s RP: The flame-throwing closer hit 103.7 mph and has five-plus years of control. Chances to be dealt: Fair.

3. Garrett Crochet, White Sox SP: Few could have predicted the former reliever’s rise. Chances to be dealt: Average.

4. Jesus Luzardo, Marlins SP: He’s a 25-year-old lefty with two more years of team control. Chances to be dealt: Good.

5. Tyler Anderson, Angels SP: Believe it or not, his 3.3 WAR leads all pitchers. Taylor Ward and Carlos Estevez also could go. Chances to be dealt: Good.

6. Erick Fedde, White Sox SP: Yes, the White Sox just might have the best sale. Looking like a bargain at $7.5M with a year to go. Chances to be dealt: Average.

7. Jazz Chisholm, Marlins CF: Talented player who probably killed his chances to go to the Dodgers with his nonsensical tirade about old pro Miguel Rojas. Chances to be dealt: Fair.

8. Pete Alonso, Mets 1B: Mets fans might have revolted if the team was even .500, but it’s survivable now. David Stearns will emphasize winning over personal feelings. Luis Severino and Sean Manaea also could bring decent returns. Chances to be dealt: Average.

9. Kenley Jansen, Red Sox RP: The borderline Hall of Famer surely wants to be on a contender. A Dodgers return makes sense. Chances to be dealt: Average.

10. Tyler O’Neill, Red Sox OF: Injury stalled his big start, but he’s back. Nick Pivetta also could go. Chances to be dealt: Good.