Will Tim Anderson be moved ahead of this year’s trade deadline? It’s a question that’s only picking up steam and rightfully so.
Insider Jon Morosi, who just shared last week that Anderson’s likelihood of being traded is on the rise, named several potential suitors on MLB Network this morning. Among the teams listed were the Giants, Mariners, and Blue Jays, though it’s unknown if any of the aforementioned clubs have engaged in talks.
“The more interest he’s going to get is if he’s able to play second base as he did with manager (Mark) DeRosa with Team USA,” Morosi said about Anderson. “Whether it’s the Giants, whether it’s the Mariners, a team like the Toronto Blue Jays as well – if Tim Anderson plays second base, the opportunities expand.”
Anderson, 30, has struggled for much of the season but appears to have turned things around since the All-Star break. Over his last nine games, TA’s slashing .378/.439/.432 (14-for-37) with two doubles, four RBI, and .871 OPS. Although still a relatively small sample size, Morosi pointed out that teams have been wanting to see evidence that his approach is back and they have gotten it.
As additional rumors surrounding Anderson can be expected, another team to watch out for is the Los Angeles Dodgers. Last Thursday, Jim Bowden of The Athletic released seven trade proposals based on some of what he has been hearing within the baseball industry. His first trade highlighted the Sox and Dodgers, with Anderson, Lucas Giolito, and Kendall Graveman at the forefront of discussions.
Bowden suggests that the two teams would be a strong pairing because of the Dodgers’ prospect depth. In return, the White Sox could be looking at a strong package of names, highlighted by one of the Dodgers’ top two catching prospects – Diego Cartaya or Dalton Rushing.
It remains to be seen if conversations between those two teams or perhaps others have led to any progress being made. As more information becomes available, we will provide further updates!
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