Don’t try this at home. It’s nearly impossible to predict who’s going where in trades, especially with six weeks to go to the deadline.
But since expectations are low, we’ll give it a shot to match players who may hit the block and possible landing spots (consider 1-for-11 par):
Word is four of the World Series favorites — Yankees, Orioles, Phillies and Dodgers — have interest in the lefty who hasn’t allowed a run in 18 straight outings and is limiting opposing hitters to a .140 batting average.
Best guess: Yankees.
Other guesses: Orioles, Phillies, Dodgers, Cubs.
It’s anyone’s guess if Alonso is going anywhere, but the team most often linked to him is the Cubs, and they still could use a bopper.
Best guess: Cubs.
Other guesses: Astros, Mariners.
His two more years of control, his left-handedness and his age (25) outweigh the slowish (5.11 ERA) start. The Orioles talked to Miami in winter.
Best guess: Orioles.
Other guesses: Braves, Padres, Brewers, Dodgers.
He’ll need to show he’s close to what he was last year before the White Sox get what they’d expect for the multitalented player under control through 2027.
Best guess: Mariners.
Other guesses: Dodgers, Royals, Phillies, Giants.
The Dodgers and Padres inquired in winter. The Yankees seem focused elsewhere.
Best guess: Dodgers.
Other guesses: Cubs, Phillies, Padres.
He’s putting together an outstanding season in the second year of a $40 million, three-year deal.
Best guess: Braves.
Other guesses: Orioles, Brewers, Dodgers.
Rivals say Oakland should trade him. Of course. They’d all like him. Phillies baseball president Dave Dombrowski likes hard-throwers, and this is the hardest-thrower.
Best guess: Phillies.
Other guesses: Yankees, Orioles, Dodgers, Padres.
KC is getting little out of the outfield, and now Hunter Renfroe is out.
Best guess: Royals.
Other guesses: Phillies, Giants, Dodgers.
Was Bell’s resurgence triggered by heroics vs. Mets?
Best guess: Pirates.
Other guesses: Astros, Twins.
The Rockies don’t make many trades, but perhaps his old team would like him back.
Best guess: Cardinals.
Other guesses: Brewers.
The Cubs need a catcher who can hit, and Diaz was hitting .303 before he went on the IL.
Best guess: Cubs.
Other guesses: Phillies.