Analyst Floats 5 MLB Trade Ideas Before Aug. 3 Deadline as Red Sox Eye Hunter Goodman
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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 20
Analyst Floats 5 MLB Trade Ideas Before Aug. 3 Deadline as Red Sox Eye Hunter Goodman
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 20
Summary
Five speculative deals were proposed ahead of the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline, with Boston acquiring Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman in the most aggressive scenario.
Goodman, controllable through 2029, was pitched as the middle-of-the-order bat Boston lacks, while Colorado would receive four pieces: Marcelo Mayer, Carlos Narváez, Connelly Early and 2025 first-rounder Kyson Witherspoon.
Other ideas had Seattle sending George Kirby, 28, to San Francisco for Casey Schmitt and reliever Erik Miller, and San Diego buying low on Freddy Peralta for prospect Kash Mayfield.
The list also suggested the Cubs overpay for Royals starter Michael Wacha with Matt Shaw and Kevin Alcántara, while Texas would add contact hitter Luis Arraez from the Giants for two prospects.
The analyst stressed the proposals are for discussion, not known active talks, reflecting deadline needs such as right-handed bats, rotation help and bullpen upgrades across contenders.