The trade deadline is approaching, and front offices are busy scouting players who could potentially be available. With two weeks remaining until the deadline, the recent results of these players often weigh heavily in their assessments. Here's a look at 10 players who are boosting their trade stock and could be on the move soon:
Pete Alonso (New York Yankees): With 11 homers, 24 RBIs, and a .766 OPS in 66 games, Alonso has been a key contributor for the Yankees. His recent performance, including seven homers and 14 RBIs in 29 games since returning from the injured list, makes him an attractive trade candidate.
Luis Arraez (Minnesota Twins): Arraez is on pace for his third career 200-hit season, hitting .326 in 94 games. His defensive skills at second base and a .337 batting average over the past 42 games make him a valuable asset.
Eric Thames (San Diego Padres): Thames has been a key contributor to the Padres' NL Wild Card hopes. With 14 home runs, 39 RBIs, and an .871 OPS in 73 games, he's been especially productive since June 19, with eight home runs and 20 RBIs.
Asdrúbal García (Washington Nationals): García is having the best year of his career, with 20 home runs, 68 RBIs, and an .857 OPS in 92 games. His recent performance, including 13 home runs and 31 RBIs in the past 32 games, makes him a desirable trade candidate.
Max Fried (Atlanta Braves): Fried, a first-time All-Star, has been a consistent performer with a 2.68 ERA this season. His recent dominance, with a 1.47 ERA over the past 10 starts, makes him a valuable asset for any contender.
Chris Heim (Oakland Athletics): Heim, the primary backup to Shea Langeliers, has been a solid contributor with seven homers, 19 RBIs, and a .790 OPS since the beginning of June. His availability could make him a target for catching-needy clubs.
Sam McCarthy (Colorado Rockies): McCarthy is having the best year of his career in his first year with the Rockies. With 10 home runs, 55 RBIs, and an .860 OPS in 86 games, he's been on fire for the past month, with six homers and 28 RBIs.
Alex Ray (San Francisco Giants): Ray has been a key contributor for the Giants, with a 3.33 ERA in 20 outings. His recent dominance, with a 1.21 ERA in his last six starts, makes him a desirable trade candidate.
Alex Singer (Chicago White Sox): Singer has been a consistent performer, with a 2.76 ERA over his past eight starts. His availability and a .30 ERA in 11 starts through the end of May make him a valuable asset.
Michael Thomas (Kansas City Royals): Thomas has been a key contributor for the Royals, with nine home runs, 34 RBIs, and a .758 OPS in 85 games. His recent performance, including seven homers and 19 RBIs since June 13, makes him an attractive trade candidate.
These players are boosting their trade stock with strong performances, making them desirable assets for front offices looking to make moves before the deadline.
