The 2024 MLB trade deadline is just seven days away, and as teams prepare for their final playoff push, these three MLB bros could be on the move.
Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Buzz around the league has gotten louder as we head to the deadline and if things hold, Chisholm will be one of the best players moved. Miami attempted to build around Chisholm, but typical front office turmoil in Miami combined with his inconsistency on the field have led this couple toward a divorce that may benefit both sides.
Jazz is hitting .251/.324/.735 with 12 homers, 45 RBI and 19 stolen bases on the season, numbers that don’t match the expectations many have for Chisholm. After an offseason that saw Jazz look to assert himself as a leader in Miami, a change of scenery to a contender could provide a new perspective for the young talented centerfielder.
The intrigue around Chisholm is two fold, as he can still play infield and will receive more time there from Miami to showcase his ability for possible suitors. Miami is most likely unwilling to provide the pay increase coming to Jazz this off-season in arbitration, so this move would fall right in line with how business is done in Miami.
Jack Flaherty
Starting pitchers are always valuable at the deadline and with the season Flaherty is having, Detroit has the potential to acquire some quality talent for their flamethrower. Jack took a one year deal with Detroit looking to establish himself again after several up and down seasons, and that’s exactly what he has done.
Flaherty is 7-5 with a 3.13 ERA with 127 strikeouts in 100.2 innings pitched for the Tigers. There has been talk about Detroit trading their ace Tarik Skull, but if they decide to keep him teams are certain to inquire about Jack as a rental for a stretch run to the playoffs. He struggled in this role last season, going 1-3 with a 6.75 ERA in seven starts for Baltimore.
Tommy Pham
The Chicago White Sox were one of the first teams to identify themselves as sellers this deadline, and Tommy Pham’s name is one that is almost certain to be moved. The White Sox signed Pham to a minor league deal at the beginning of the season after the veteran failed to land a deal before the start of spring training despite providing a spark for the Arizona Diamondbacks last season.
During his time in Chicago Tommy has been a solid contributor despite their struggles as a team, hitting .270/.341/.718 with 66 hits, 4 homers and 17 RBI in 244 at-bats for the White Sox. With their front office committed to the future, look for Tommy to be dealt for the third consecutive deadline.
There are several contenders in need of outfield help, and Pham has already proven that he can be an asset come playoff time. Once Chicago moves superstars Luis Robert Jr, the market for Pham should materialize quickly.
