5 trade packages that could move Jazz Chisholm from Miami

The Seattle Mariners

Seattle is in a great position to make a big move for a young stud like Chishom. He fits their team amazingly, plugging their most prominent hole and one they have tried and failed to fill a couple of times over recent years. They get him to be a long-term central piece of this franchise moving forward, matching up wonderfully with the rest of the players in the lineup.

I wanted to provide two options for the primary team involved as I think Seattle might have some pieces they don’t want to give up, and Miami might have some players they specifically want. There could be a meeting in the middle of both options to get each team comfortable with the deal.

Trade Package #1:

Noelvi Marte is the first trade’s centerpiece, and I think the primary player Miami would want in the deal. Marte is just 20 years old and crushing the ball in High-A this season, and evaluators expect him to be at least an average defensive shortstop.

J.P Crawford has been the shortstop in Seattle, but due to Marte’s potential and Crawford only really being a slightly above-average hitter, I could see them wanting to hold on to Noelvi.

I included Taylor Trammell because the Marlins have been looking for their future center fielder, and he could fill that role nicely with his plus speed and defense. His bat has held him back so far in his career, but he did make it to The Show this year and did well. His expected numbers say his stats should regress, but with more time in the majors, there is potential to be at least an average hitter to go along with those other tools.

Trade Package #2:

The second trade package looks more long-term and provides lower level but still high potential prospects along with Jarred Kelenic as a bounce-back candidate. This trade offer is mainly an alternative to not include Noelvi Marte and still give the Marlins good value with three top prospects in the Mariners system.

Harry Ford is a 19-year-old catcher that could be a five-tool backstop. The team could move him from catching in the future, but either way is a good young player. Edwin Arroyo is only 18 with a .899 OPS and 131 WRC+ in High-A this season, with 21 stolen bases and a solid glove at shortstop.

Kelenic could be the wildcard here as he was the ninth-ranked prospect in all of baseball in 2020 but has struggled any time he has played with the MLB squad. He has hit very well in Triple-A this season, and a change of scenery could be what he needs to bring out his A game in The Show.

The best package depends on what the Marlins are looking for in return. Both trade offers provide a bit of now and the future between the MLB-ready outfielders and their prospect counterparts.

I think if Miami does decide to engage in deeper trade talks for Chisholm, Seattle has the most significant need and could supply the best prospect options for now or later.