MLB: Top Prospects Who Could Be Traded This Season
By Tim Boyle
Los Angeles Dodgers’ prospect Cody Bellinger has the distinction of entering 2017 ranked at number 13 on MLB.com’s list. Unlucky or not, he has a bright future ahead of him. Unfortunately, for Dodgers’ fans, Bellinger may not see any action alongside Clayton Kershaw and the boys.
Bellinger has had two very powerful years in the Dodgers’ minor league system. He has done so while playing first base and, more recently, some outfield. The position switch was necessary as the Dodgers have Adrian Gonzalez locked in at first base for a few more years. While the Dodgers can find a way around this, Bellinger could end up as a trade candidate.
The best trade chip the Dodgers have in their system is Bellinger. They have already dealt Jorge De Leon to the Tampa Bay Rays to fill their need at second base. Bellinger may end up helping them fill another need later this year if they find themselves with a hole. The Dodgers have already been reluctant to trade him in the offseason. This may change when push comes to shove and their desire to win in 2017 outweighs what Bellinger might become.