Toronto Blue Jays: Three trade fits for Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

By Jason Evans | Nov 13, 2019

HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 16: Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (13) receives high-fives in the dugout after Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) (not pictured) hits a three run homer in the sixth inning of a MLB baseball game between the Houston Astros and the Toronto Blue Jays on June 16, 2019, at Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX. (Photo by Juan DeLeon/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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Gurriel to the Atlanta Braves for Bryse Wilson

If there is one thing the Atlanta Braves have, its young starting pitching. That is exactly what the Toronto Blue Jays would look for in a package back for Gurriel. Wilson is the Braves’ sixth overall, and third pitching prospect according to MLB.com.

Wilson has gotten a cup of coffee with the Braves over the past couple of seasons but hasn’t had that consistent time at the major league level. He certainly could have that with the Toronto Blue Jays as they look to bulk up their starting rotation. Wilson could join the other prospects the Toronto Blue Jays to form an interesting young rotation.

For the Atlanta Braves, Gurriel would give them insurance at multiple positions. Should Josh Donaldson come back, Gurriel can be an option in left along with Austin Riley. If Donaldson leaves, the club could move prospect Riley to third with Gurriel in left.

Maybe Gurriel becomes a part of the mix at third, as he’s played second and short. A core of Gurriel, Ozzie Albies, Ronald Acuna Jr.and Freddie Freeman can help the Braves continue to be at the top of the division.

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