As the July 30 trade deadline draws near, several teams remain undecided on whether to buy or sell.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The big names potentially on the block<\/a> are getting more play in the rumor mill, but there are cheaper options available who could prove to exceed their value at relatively little cost.<\/p>\n For the teams that decide to build toward a postseason run, here\u2019s a look at 10 potential buy-low trade candidates:<\/p>\n Yes, he\u2019s owed about $20 million through 2025, but reliable starters are a valued commodity at the deadline. The 34-year-old, a 2022 All-Star, ranked in the top 10 among AL starters in ERA (3.03), batting average against (.216) and innings (104.0) through June, boosting his trade value at the right time.<\/p>\n Back from an IL stint due to a calf strain<\/a>, he\u2019s followed up his first All-Star campaign with a strong first half, slashing .307\/.355\/.446 through June. He is 33 and an impending free agent, so he\u2019s not part of Colorado\u2019s future. He\u2019s owed about $3 million for the rest of the season, so he\u2019d be a sound short-term investment for a team seeking a catching upgrade.<\/p>\n He\u2019s the No. 1 reliever on every contender\u2019s trade list, but as an impending free agent who likely wouldn\u2019t re-sign with Miami, the club can\u2019t expect a strong haul in return for the lights-out closer. Turning 30 on July 22, he\u2019s owed approximately $2.7 million over the rest of the season, so he\u2019s well worth acquiring, even in the short term.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n <\/p>\n Will the well-traveled veteran find a new home for the third straight deadline? Signs point to yes<\/a>, especially given his ability to play all three outfield positions and help teams make the World Series, like the 2023 Diamondbacks. Plus, a contender would only have to pay the 36-year-old about $1.5 million on his one-year, $3 million deal.<\/p>\n His offensive numbers don\u2019t jump off the page, but the 27-year-old versatile switch hitter, who swiped 21 bases through June, would boost any contender\u2019s infield depth. Plus, he\u2019s owed roughly $2.2 million for the rest of 2024 and is under team control through next season, so he\u2019s a low-risk, low-cost acquisition.<\/p>\n RHP Kyle Finnegan, Nationals: A dominant closer in the first half, he saved 22 of 25 opportunities through June and would be an ideal fit at the back end of any bullpen. He\u2019s arbitration-eligible next season and is owed roughly $2.55 million for the rest of 2024\u2014well worth the small investment for the 32-year-old shutdown reliever.<\/p>\n He flopped after finishing second in the 2018 AL Rookie of the Year race with the Yankees, but the 29-year-old has resurfaced out west. He\u2019s tailed off after a hot start but would only cost a team about $850,000 of his $1.7 million salary, plus he\u2019s under team control through 2025.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n He\u2019s never come close to his 2019 All-Star numbers (37 homers, 116 RBIs), but the 31-year-old slugger did average 22 homers from 2021-23, so he\u2019d bring value to a team seeking lefty pop. If Miami forks over a chunk of the $8 million he\u2019s due<\/a> the rest of the season, he\u2019ll likely be dealt for the third summer in a row.<\/p>\n The durable submarine reliever posted a 2.75 ERA in a major-league-leading 43 appearances through June, is only making $3.2 million this season, and is under team control through 2025. The 33-year-old led the NL in appearances in 2020 and 2021, so he can be counted on to take the ball and preserve the lead in crucial late-inning situations.<\/p>\n Playing on a one-year, $1 million contract, the journeyman has revived his career, hitting .317 with six homers, 26 RBIs and a .911 OPS in 39 games through June. An outstanding center fielder in his younger days, the 35-year-old can play all three outfield positions and would be a dependable bench option.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\nLHP Tyler Anderson, Angels<\/h3>\n
C Elias Diaz, Rockies<\/h3>\n
LHP Tanner Scott, Marlins<\/h3>\n
credits: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports <\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n
OF Tommy Pham, White Sox<\/h2>\n
INF Luis Rengifo, Angels<\/h2>\n
OF Miguel Andujar, A\u2019s<\/h2>\n
Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports <\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n
1B Josh Bell, Marlins<\/h2>\n
RHP Tyler Rogers, Giants<\/h2>\n
OF Kevin Pillar, Angels<\/h2>\n