PT TOMORROW: NL West—Trade speculations

San Diego Padres

With trade rumors now swirling, Chase Headley (3B, SD) is making a decent audition for potential buyers at this year's deadline. Headley is hitting .292 over the last month (.264 xBA), and the mini-surge may make him a more attractive trade piece for the club later this month. Headley's $30+ season in 2012 is now a distant memory, especially considering the fact he hasn't eclipsed $20 in value in any other season in his career. Headley has posted poor skills on the whole this season (74% ct%, .243 xBA, 7 BPV), but his 127 xPX hints at some power potential—especially if he would be dealt to a hitter-friendly park.

A Headley deal would likely open playing time for Alexi Amarista (2B, SD), who has served as the team's...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Tomorrow

The Phillies are poised to finally end the Braves dominance of the division -- can they sustain that when the Braves are healthy in 2025?
Sep 21 2024 3:15am
Wilson had a great 2024 in the minors and looks to breakout with the A's in 2025.
Sep 20 2024 3:05am
Heston Kjerstad could be the beneficiary of Anthony Santander's pending free agency in BAL. Plus, hitters vying for 2025 playing time for TAM and TOR, and the effects of pending free agencies for BOS and NYY.
Sep 17 2024 3:10am
A look around the division with some questions for next year, including the Kansas City rotation and shortstop in Detroit.
Sep 13 2024 3:10am
MIL could have a new look infield, CHC still hasn't solved its problem at 3B, two situations to monitor in STL, coming full circle in CIN, and RF and 1B remain a problem in PIT.
Sep 12 2024 3:06am

Tools