The MLB trade deadline is right around the corner EthanDiamandas puts together 3 mock trades that would bolster the Blue Jays' roster
Acquiring Thomas would represent a big swing for the Blue Jays, and the addition of Finnegan, who’s under team control through 2025, would only jack up the price. But it’s hard to deny the allure of Thomas’ power and speed nestling into the Blue Jays’ corner outfield through 2025.The Nationals’ right fielder is having a career year at the dish, slashing .290/.338/.482 with 16 homers and 54 RBI. Thomas’ 94th-percentile sprint speed and 1.
Since joining the Nationals' bullpen in 2020, Finnegan has quietly been a machine, relying primarily on his 97-mph heater. The 31-year-old has allowed more hard contact than normal this year, but he makes up for it with a vicious fastball-splitter combo. At worst, Finnegan is a middle reliever for Toronto this year. At best, he slots into leverage for this season and beyond.
With the market favouring the selling clubs, Washington would try to pry Orelvis Martinez from the Jays’ farm system. I don’t think Toronto bites on that – not in this trade, at least. Instead, the Nationals could immediately call Barger up to MLB, where he’d offer abundant upside from the left side of the plate. Zulueta still has a sparkle or two left as a future starter – he’s more boom or bust – and Robberse is a safe bet to pitch for the Nats as early as 2024.
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