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5 trade packages that could move Jazz Chisholm from Miami

By Colton Stewart

Jun 7, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (2) rounds the bases and flexes after connecting for a grand slam home run in the 2nd inning against the Washington Nationals at loanDepot park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 7, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (2) rounds the bases and flexes after connecting for a grand slam home run in the 2nd inning against the Washington Nationals at loanDepot park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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#1: Chicago White Sox

I think Chi-Town could be the best place to house Chisholm’s electric personality, forming a double-play duo with Tim Anderson and filling one of the team’s most significant holes. However, I don’t think they have the best package to offer Miami.

Crochet was a fantastic pitcher last season but is out all year with a torn UCL, and the Marlins already have a plethora of young pitchers. Sheets has been disappointing this season compared to his 2021. Montgomery is an excellent prospect hitting well across A-Ball and High-A this season and is expected to have a lot of power.

I see this deal getting down only if Chicago includes Andrew Vaughn, which seems doubtful.

#2: Toronto Blue Jays

This one is a bit of an odd fit due to Santiago Espinal’s successful season so far as Toronto’s second baseman, but you cannot deny the high-end potential of Chisholm. He gives them a solid lefty bat that could play up to being one of the best second basemen in MLB. This deal also includes a young, controllable starting pitcher, filling the Jays’ need for rotation help.

Moreno is the third-best prospect in baseball, according to MLB.com, and is a lot to give up, but Kirk and Jansen are already filling the catcher role. Dealing from a place of strength to acquire players that can help push for the playoffs long-term seems like a strong move.

This trade would also require the Marlins valuing Moreno enough to consider moving him for two significant pieces. I think given Braxton’s play so far that it could be a lot to ask for but they do have a lot pitching prospects.

#3: Kansas City Royals

This trade is probably a little premature for Kansas City, but with so much time under team control, I think this could give the Royals one of the most compelling infields in MLB. Between Bobby Witt Jr., Nicky Lopez, Nick Pratto, and Chisholm, it would be one of the best defensive infields in baseball and still provide a lot of hitting with everyone outside of Lopez.

The Royals already have Pratto, so Pasquantino is expendable. They also have a lot of outfield talent, so moving Kyle Isbel is viable and could open the door for a Andrew Benintendi extension which I think could make sense for this team. Nick Loftin is seen as a very reliable hand at the plate and in the field with Frank Mozzicato in there as a high-upside very young pitcher at only 19 years old.

I am not sure if the Royals would make this move in a rebuild, and I also believe my leading trade destination could beat this package but it depends on how Miami values all of these prospects.

#4 San Diego Padres

Admittedly, I think this is the most egregious trade presented here as the fit doesn’t really work for San Diego, and they are giving up a lot, but it was still fascinating. Chisholm would be at second base, and Jake Cronenworth would be moved to first base as he has played there before.

C.J. Abrams and Robert Hassell III are highly valued prospects, but the Padres’ move off Eric Hosmer’s money and still receive a great piece and a young pitcher in return. San Diego has many players to re-sign this offseason in Rogers, Sean Manaea, Mike Clevinger, and Joe Musgrove, so getting off $13 million per season for the next three years could help to bring some of those guys back. Chisholm is a better hitter than Hosmer to help them now (when he gets back from injury), and Fulton resupplies some pitching depth which could be valuable with all those guys being free agents.

Miami is getting two of the best prospects in these offers and only takes on $13 million when they are planning to move on from several veterans making a few million here and there anyways.

The Padres, White Sox, Blue Jays could also be in sweepstakes for big names like Juan Soto and Shohei Ohtani, which might keep them out of the running for a guy like Jazz.

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