MLB Trades: Five bold predictions for the 2020 season

The Hot Stove is about to heat up. As we wait, let’s boldly predict which MLB Trades will be executed before the 2020 season kicks into gear.

Baseball only ended in October, but organizations, analysts, and fans alike are already beginning to speculate the big moves – in free agency or MLB trades – that will occur this offseason. The free-agent class of 2019 is full of talented pitchers and position players alike. There are all-stars, former MVPs, World Series champions, and young talent. Thus, potential contenders are looking to reload their rosters to make a run in 2020.

Previously, I got in on the fun and tested my luck by making six bold predictions for MLB free agency. However, the growing trade market is pretty intriguing as well. As GM’s across the league meet in Scottsdale, Arizona, trade rumors are starting to catch fire.

Teams are getting a sense for where the values lie for the pieces they wish to flip. Some teams are looking to unload heavy contracts and reload, while others are looking to flip prospects to fix the holes in their major league rosters.

Big names have emerged, including superstars Mookie Betts, Kris Bryant, and Francisco Lindor. Each of these players would require a huge haul in return, as well as a willingness to absorb their short, yet expensive contracts. While we are far away from seeing any of those deal materialize, it is fun to speculate.

So while we for the blockbusters to unfold, let’s make some bold predictions on which stars will be involved in MLB trades this offseason.