Cleveland Indians: The next three players to be traded

Jose Ramirez

For all of the speculation about Nolan Arenado, Jose Ramirez may be the real prize at the hot corner.

With a salary of $9.4 million, and two team options worth a combined $24 million, Ramirez is the far more affordable option. That team control, as well as his impressive production, would likely net the Cleveland Indians a solid return on the prospect front.

A two time All Star and three time Silver Slugger winner, Ramirez had another stellar showing in 2020. He produced a .292/.386/.607 batting line, hitting 17 homers and 16 doubles while stealing ten bases over his 254 plate appearances. Ramirez is also just entering his prime, so he could potentially produce even better numbers in the coming years.

To this point, there has been no indication that the Cleveland Indians are considering trading Ramirez. Most speculation has been from teams that would potentially be interested as opposed to the Indians actually putting him on the block. But if the Indians look to cut salary even further, Ramirez is their highest paid player by a wide margin. And he would bring back the biggest return.

If the Cleveland Indians make another trade, it would not be a surprise if one of these three players were dealt. After all, they have the three highest salaries on the team at this point.