Explore the key MLB trade chips and roster changes that will shape the 2024 season. Get insights on player projections and the impact of major trades like Juan Soto to the Yankees.
Impact Trades: Offseason Changes and Predictions
Already Traded: Top 5 Hitters
- Mark Canha (Detroit Tigers): Projected for 125 games, 14 HRs, and 60 RBIs.
- Tyler O’Neill (Boston Red Sox): A potential steal for the Red Sox with a projection of 22 HRs and 70 RBIs.
- Juan Soto (New York Yankees): Major acquisition, projected at 39 HRs and 110 RBIs.
- Eugenio Suárez (Arizona Diamondbacks): Expected to contribute 23 HRs and 77 RBIs.
- Alex Verdugo (New York Yankees): Bringing a consistent track record to the Yankees’ outfield.
Already Traded: Top 5 Pitchers
- Aaron Bummer (Atlanta Braves): A potential rebound candidate.
- Tyler Glasnow (Los Angeles Dodgers): High expectations following a healthy season.
- Marco Gonzales (Pittsburgh Pirates): Offering veteran leadership.
- Michael King (San Diego Padres): A key piece in the Soto trade.
- Michael Soroka (Chicago White Sox): A young talent with high potential.
Top Trade Chips: Players to Watch in 2024
Remaining Impact Players
- Willy Adames (Milwaukee Brewers): A solid shortstop with offensive potential.
- Randy Arozarena (Tampa Bay Rays): A high-value player in the trade market.
- Shane Bieber (Cleveland Guardians): Despite a dip in velocity, still a valuable trade asset.
- Corbin Burnes (Milwaukee Brewers): One of the top pitchers potentially available.
- Dylan Cease (Chicago White Sox): Offers swing-and-miss stuff with team control.
- Other notable players: Jake Cronenworth, Jonathan India, Eloy Jiménez, Jorge Polanco, Anthony Santander.
Yankees’ Offseason Strategy and 2024 Roster Projections
New Additions and Predictions
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Potential Signing: A major contract and a significant addition to the rotation.
- Frankie Montas’s Return: An incentive-laden deal to bolster the starting rotation.
- Commitment to Liam Hendriks: A strategic move for bullpen depth.
Projected 2024 Roster
- Starting Rotation: Gerrit Cole, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Carlos Rodon, Nestor Cortes, Clarke Schmidt/Frankie Montas.
- Infield and Outfield Lineups: Including key players like Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, and Anthony Rizzo.
- Bullpen and Bench Strength: Highlighting the depth and versatility of the Yankees’ roster.
The MLB offseason has seen significant trades that will shape the 2024 season. With key players like Juan Soto joining the Yankees and several impactful trade chips still on the block, the upcoming season promises to be exciting and unpredictable. The Yankees, in particular, have made strategic moves that could see them emerge as a formidable force in the league.
