Philadelphia Phillies: Possible Freddy Galvis Trade Destinations

Toronto Blue Jays

At the start of 2017 the Toronto Blue Jays were one of the last teams expected to need a shortstop in 2018. While they do still employ Troy Tulowitzki, health concerns should force them into adding depth. Galvis is the best choice for this.

The Blue Jays are potentially trading Josh Donaldson this offseason with a plan to move Tulowitzki to third base. If this is the move they make, acquiring Galvis from the Phillies would solve the need at shortstop.

Toronto cannot let Darwin Barney and Ryan Goins play the majority of innings up the middle next year. Though Galvis isn’t much better, he is superior and more experienced as an everyday player.

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If the Blue Jays keep Donaldson, Galvis would give them a better option behind the starters. It’s hard to imagine Tulowitzki and Devon Travis staying healthy for long. Knowing Galvis is right there to fill in as necessary, the Blue Jays can enter the year with far more confidence.

The most likely scenario that lands Galvis on a bus headed toward Canada would come following a trade involving Donaldson. Until then, consider the Blue Jays casual browsers and not needy shoppers willing to overpay in a trade with the Phillies.