Don’t try this at home. It’s nearly impossible to predict who’s going where in trades, especially with six weeks to go to the deadline.
But since expectations are low, we’ll give it a shot to match players who may hit the block and possible landing spots (consider 1-for-11 par):
Tanner Scott, Marlins closer
Word is four of the World Series favorites — Yankees, Orioles, Phillies and Dodgers — have interest in the lefty who hadn’t allowed a run in 18 straight outings before giving up J.D. Martinez’s two-run walk-off homer Thursday night at Citi Field and was limiting opposing hitters to a .140 batting average.
Best guess: Yankees.
Other guesses: Orioles, Phillies, Dodgers, Cubs.
Tanner Scott throws a pitch in the bottom of the eighth inning during the game against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Getty ImagesPete Alonso, Mets 1B
It’s anyone’s guess if Alonso is going anywhere, but the team most often linked to him is the Cubs, and they still could use a bopper.
Best guess: Cubs.
Other guesses: Astros, Mariners.
New York Mets at London Stadium: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets is hot by a pitch with the bases loaded driving in a run during the 9th inning. Charles Wenzelberg/New York PostJesus Luzardo, Marlins SP
His two more years of control, his left-handedness and his age (25) outweigh the slowish (5.11 ERA) start. The Orioles talked to Miami in winter.
Best guess: Orioles.
Other guesses: Braves, Padres, Brewers, Dodgers.
Luis Robert, White Sox CF
He’ll need to show he’s close to what he was last year before the White Sox get what they’d expect for the multitalented player under control through 2027.
Best guess: Mariners.
Other guesses: Dodgers, Royals, Phillies, Giants.
Luis Robert Jr. #88 of the Chicago White Sox celebrates his home run during the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on June 12, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. Getty ImagesKenley Jansen, Red Sox closer
The Dodgers and Padres inquired in winter. The Yankees seem focused elsewhere.
Best guess: Dodgers.
Other guesses: Cubs, Phillies, Padres.
Tyler Anderson, Angels SP
He’s putting together an outstanding season in the second year of a $40 million, three-year deal.
Best guess: Braves.
Other guesses: Orioles, Brewers, Dodgers.
Mason Miller, A’s closer
Rivals say Oakland should trade him. Of course. They’d all like him. Phillies baseball president Dave Dombrowski likes hard-throwers, and this is the hardest-thrower.
Best guess: Phillies.
Other guesses: Yankees, Orioles, Dodgers, Padres.
Mason Miller has emerged as one of the best closers in MLB. Getty ImagesTaylor Ward, Angels OF
KC is getting little out of the outfield, and now Hunter Renfroe is out.
Best guess: Royals.
Other guesses: Phillies, Giants, Dodgers.
Josh Bell, Marlins 1B
Was Bell’s resurgence triggered by heroics vs. Mets?
Best guess: Pirates.
Other guesses: Astros, Twins.
Josh Bell #9 of the Miami Marlins scores after hitting a home run against the Cleveland Guardians. Getty ImagesAustin Gomber, Rockies SP
The Rockies don’t make many trades, but perhaps his old team would like him back.
Best guess: Cardinals.
Other guesses: Brewers.
Elias Diaz, Rockies C
The Cubs need a catcher who can hit, and Diaz was hitting .303 before he went on the IL.
Best guess: Cubs.
Other guesses: Phillies.
