He struggled in his initial MLB stint, but has game-changing speed and could eventually be at least a solid bat while immediately sliding into center field. A few other players like Michael Arroyo for instance could slide in as the third piece as well.
One more flyer would most likely be added and I went with Brody Hopkins, who is off to a good start to his professional career after falling in the draft last summer. He may profile more as a reliever, but has a lot of room to grow given that he just started focusing on pitching.
Seattle feels like one of the better fits for a deal given their wealth of hitting prospects, but they’ve also been reluctant recently to make huge moves.
Baltimore Orioles
While they currently have too much hitting depth for their own good, it could be an option for the Orioles to turn depth into another star at the trade deadline. They absolutely don’t need Robert, but good teams find a way to add talent even if the fit is a bit complicated.
This deal would likely have to be accompanied by them trading a current piece like Anthony Santander or Ryan O’Hearn, but it’s not out of the question for a team ready to make a World Series push this October.
Potential Trade Package: OF Heston Kjerstad (JB Orioles No. 4 Prospect), 2B Connor Norby (No. 7), OF Dylan Beavers (No. 8), RHP Jackson Baumeister (No. 14)
