5 teams that should trade for Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds

PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 27: Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates in action against the Philadelphia Phillies during a game at Citizens Bank Park on August 27, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 27: Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates in action against the Philadelphia Phillies during a game at Citizens Bank Park on August 27, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – AUGUST 26: Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates in action against the Philadelphia Phillies during a game at Citizens Bank Park on August 26, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

5) The Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are, arguably, the best team in the National League and they are contenders every year. They have the prospects to trade for Reynolds (they lead MLB with seven prospects in MLB.com’s Top 100), they have the money to extend Reynolds long-term, and, despite having one of the best teams in the sport, they have a need for a center fielder.

Trayce Thompson is at the top of the depth chart in center for the Dodgers. In parts of six seasons in the majors, the soon-to-be 32-year-old has never played in more than 80 games in the majors. Thompson did hit well in the majors last year (135 OPS+) but 93 strikeouts in 219 appearances and a BAbip of .374 suggest that he will come crashing down to Earth.

Otherwise, their next option is Jason Heyward, who has been injured and has not been a good hitter in a few years. Chris Taylor figures to be in the mix but he will also be spending time in left field with David Peralta.

Bryan Reynolds could be a huge addition for any of these teams but with the Dodgers, he seems to be a very good fit.