There are a number of players in MLB who signed long-term deals with their current teams who could use a change to not only benefit the player but the also team. This would get their current teams off their big contracts, either length or amount of money or they trade them for a player that fits the team’s current state better.
On the player’s side, it could give them an opportunity with not as much pressure and work with different baseball minds who could help them get back to All-Star level.
Each MLB player listed here has been an All-Star at least once in the past and has regressed in their play as of late.
I evaluate each player, showing his history that made him an All-Star and what happened since then in his recent play, covering both starting pitchers and position players. For each player, I provide a few potential trade destinations that I think could make a move as well as giving a “wild” option that I think is interesting but far less likely to happen.
One honorable mention that would have been included if not for his no-trade clause is Jason Heyward. I think based on his previous successful seasons at the plate he could turn it back around after a lackluster 2021. Along with that, he is still a good defender, but I am not sure if the Cubs are in a place where they need his production, as the roster has a lot of pieces that could regress in their level of production.
If you would like to hear my thoughts about any of the rebuilding teams in this article, you can see them here in my most recent piece on FanSided.