The trade due date is 3:00 p.m. Central tomorrow, Monday, August 31, and the gamer who has been most discussed has been Lance Lynn, who has actually pitched terrific for the Rangers and who is under contract for next year at $8 million. Jon Morosi stated previously today that a Lynn deal was “progressively most likely,” but Evan says that the Toronto Blue Jays have actually been “actively engaged” with the Rangers about Mike Minor, who is a totally free agent after the season.
Odor inked a 6 year, $49.5 million offer prior to the 2017 season, and then quickly went out and put up a. 204/.252/.397 slash line in 2017. In concerns to possible trade locations for Odor, I have actually suggested San Diego in a deal involving Wil Myers (owed $41 million in 2021-22, including a buyout of his 2023 option), but Myers has in fact been striking this year, putting up a. 304/.380/.609 slash line, so while hes still got unfavorable worth, the Padres would appear to be less inclined to just reject him in a wage dump. That said, Odor was initially signed by the Rangers when A.J. Preller was supervising the teams Latin American operation, and he would represent an advantage play– Odor was not too long ago an extremely desired product, and even now, hes going to be enticing to a group that feels that getting a fresh start with a brand-new company could assist him mentally and permit him to get back on track. His contract is more burdensome than that of Odor, who is owed $12 million in 2021 and 2022, along with $1 million if his 2023 choice is purchased out, however the deferment on Daviss deal minimizes the present value, and with Odor offering some advantage that Davis would not– Davis is slashing.122/.173/.184 this year, and.169/.252/.300 since the start of 2018, with a -5.7 bWAR over that time– Baltimore may feel its worth kicking in money to make the offer work.
Smell has actually not played because Monday due to an eye infection, and I have wondered if they have kept him active due to the fact that they are trying to move him in a trade. I previously suggested that I thought he would be traded or released by the end of the season, provided his battles and the reducing level of positivity youve heard from Chris Woodward in talking about Odor. With Elvis Andrus due back from the hurt list, likely on Tuesday, and Ronald Guzman having been called up, the Rangers would appear to be able to roll with a Guzman/IKF/Elvis/ Frazier infield, with Nick Solak likewise around to get potential playing time at second base.
Minor has been really great in his 2 years in Texas, however has actually struggled this year, with his speed being off and the results merely not existing. Texas has the capability to make Minor the certifying offer for 2021 this offseason, and either get him back on a one year, $17-18 million offer, or get a countervailing draft pick if he declines the offer. With Minor, at this moment, relatively likely to accept a certifying offer if it is made, the Rangers would need to decide if they would want Minor back at that cost– if not, heaven Jays do not need to provide much to make the Rangers be open to dealing Minor.
Baltimore also has Alex Cobb, who is owed $15 million for 2021, and who has a 4.33 ERA and 4.72 FIP in 35.1 IP this year. Odor has more dead money than Cobb, however if the Rangers deal Lynn, they might take a look at Odor and money for Cobb, with an eye towards Cobb taking some of the innings Lynn would have.
In regards to possible trade destinations for Odor, I have actually recommended San Diego in a deal including Wil Myers (owed $41 million in 2021-22, including a buyout of his 2023 choice), however Myers has actually been hitting this year, installing a. 304/.380/.609 slash line, so while hes still got negative worth, the Padres would appear to be less likely to simply reject him in an income dump. That said, Odor was initially signed by the Rangers when A.J. Preller was overseeing the groups Latin American operation, and he would represent an upside play– Odor was not too long ago a highly sought after product, and even now, hes going to be luring to a group that feels that getting a new beginning with a new organization might assist him psychologically and permit him to get back on track. And there would be a particular irony in Odor potentially supplanting Jurickson Profar yet once again.
Odor tattooed a 6 year, $49.5 million offer prior to the 2017 season, and then immediately went out and put up a. 204/.252/.397 slash line in 2017. Odor had a hard time once again in 2019, though, and has actually slashed.150/.198/.288 in 22 games this year.
Texas Rangers trade reports including Rougned Smell and Mike Minor are circulating, with Evan Grant saying that the Rangers are “somewhat aggressively” trying to move Smell in a “money swap offer”– presumably a bad contract for a bad agreement, although in theory also including Odor going elsewhere with a bunch of cash to support the $25 million he is owed for 2021-23.
If you arent going to start Odor, theres no point in keeping him around because he has no worth as a bench gamer, offered his lack of protective flexibility. I am believing that Odor has played his last video game for Texas, and if hes not traded by tomorrow, he will be designated for task on Tuesday to make space on the active roster for Elvis.
And for those people who keep in mind the 2017-18 offseason, it would be kind of amusing for the Rangers to move Lynn while getting Cobb.
Another possible option would be a deal with Baltimore. Chris Davis is owed $23 million in 2021 and 2022, with $6 countless that deferred without interest. His agreement is more onerous than that of Odor, who is owed $12 million in 2021 and 2022, in addition to $1 million if his 2023 option is bought out, however the deferment on Daviss deal minimizes today value, and with Odor offering some advantage that Davis wouldnt– Davis is slashing.122/.173/.184 this year, and.169/.252/.300 since the start of 2018, with a -5.7 bWAR over that time– Baltimore may feel its worth beginning money to make the offer work.
