Trade Options for Honey Nut Chourio
8 trade proposals generated
Team Analysis
Needs Summary
Honey Nut Chourio has a strong core with Bobby Witt (SS), Kyle Tucker (RF), and excellent young SP depth (Hunter Brown, Cristopher Sanchez, Schwellenbach). However, the team lacks a true 2B, has redundancy at C (3 catchers), 3B (Machado + Chapman), and CF (Chourio + Merrill). Several high-salary veterans like Machado ($53) and Contreras ($34) are underperforming relative to cost. The pitching staff is deep but includes some question marks (Kirby slow start, Abbott struggling, Bibee inconsistent). The team has $68 in cap space and could benefit from upgrading at 2B, consolidating OF depth, and improving salary efficiency.
Weak Positions
Salary Pressure
Machado at $53 is the biggest salary concern given age 33 and declining trajectory. Contreras at $34 is expensive for a catcher producing ~472 FPTS. Kirby at $17 has had a terrible start (13.5 ERA). Abbott at $17 has 11.57 ERA early. The team has 3 catchers (Contreras, Wells, Basallo) which is excessive. Chapman at $11 is redundant with Machado at 3B.
Honey Nut Chourio Gives
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Why This Helps Honey Nut Chourio
Replaces aging Machado ($53) with younger Junior Caminero ($9, age 22, 637.5 FPTS in 2025) at 3B and adds Jazz Chisholm ($16) to fill the glaring 2B hole. Saves $25 in salary while getting younger and filling a positional need. Caminero has elite upside at 22.
Why #RallyZito Would Accept
Gets an elite proven 3B in Machado who is producing well (572 FPTS, 1.27 OPS) and Austin Wells as a young catcher upgrade over Hunter Goodman. Machado provides immediate high-floor production at 3B. Wells at $11 is a solid young C option.
Risk Flags
Honey Nut Chourio Gives
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Why This Helps Honey Nut Chourio
Acquires Jarren Duran ($19), an elite OF talent (531 FPTS, .583 AVG early) who fills the LF hole. Xavier Edwards ($13) provides 2B/SS versatility to fill the 2B gap. Moves surplus catcher Contreras and utility Polanco. Net salary savings of $9.
Why Take Maholm Tonight Would Accept
Gets William Contreras ($34), a significant catcher upgrade over Kirk and Herrera - Contreras is one of the best fantasy catchers. Jorge Polanco ($7) adds cheap 2B depth. Partner has cap room ($367) and can absorb Contreras's salary easily.
Risk Flags
Honey Nut Chourio Gives
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Why This Helps Honey Nut Chourio
Acquires Ketel Marte ($44), a premium 2B who fills the team's biggest positional hole with 580 FPTS and strong track record. Dennis Santana ($6) adds RP depth at 415 FPTS. Gives up redundant Chapman (have Machado at 3B), struggling Bibee, and extra catcher Wells.
Why The Hamate's Tale Would Accept
Gets Matt Chapman ($11) as a cheap 3B upgrade (392 FPTS, .462 AVG early), Tanner Bibee ($13) as a young SP with upside (551 FPTS in 2024), and Austin Wells ($11) as a young catcher to pair with or replace Quero. All three are cost-effective pieces.
Risk Flags
Honey Nut Chourio Gives
Honey Nut Chourio Receives
Why This Helps Honey Nut Chourio
Acquires Brice Turang ($11), a solid 2B producing 547 FPTS with speed, filling the team's biggest need. C.J. Abrams ($16) provides SS/utility depth and upside. Moves surplus catcher Basallo, struggling Bibee, and utility Polanco. Saves $10 in salary.
Why The Dang Kookaburra Polks Would Accept
Gets Samuel Basallo ($11), a 21-year-old elite catching prospect with .357 AVG early. Tanner Bibee ($13) adds SP depth with 551 FPTS in 2024. Polanco ($7) provides cheap 2B depth. Partner has Raleigh at C but Basallo is a long-term asset.
Risk Flags
Honey Nut Chourio Gives
Honey Nut Chourio Receives
Why This Helps Honey Nut Chourio
Upgrades Jackson Merrill ($17) to Corbin Carroll ($22), who has 709 FPTS and is a proven elite OF talent with 30/30 upside. Francisco Alvarez ($6) provides a cheap young catcher, allowing the team to trade from its C surplus. Dumps struggling Kirby ($17).
Why James Estrada and the Green World Order Would Accept
Gets Jackson Merrill ($17), a 22-year-old CF with 604 FPTS last year at a cheaper price than Carroll. George Kirby ($17) has elite upside (609 FPTS in 2024, 18.55 projection) despite a rough start - a buy-low opportunity. Partner has deep pitching and can absorb Kirby's risk.
Risk Flags
Honey Nut Chourio Gives
Honey Nut Chourio Receives
Why This Helps Honey Nut Chourio
Acquires Garrett Crochet ($22), the best SP in fantasy this year at 895 FPTS with 23.53 projection - a massive pitching upgrade. Gleyber Torres ($6) fills the 2B hole cheaply. Trevor Megill ($6) adds RP depth with closer upside. Saves $36 in salary while dramatically upgrading.
Why Diamonds Aren't For Devers Would Accept
Gets William Contreras ($34) as a significant catcher upgrade over Will Smith (Contreras younger, similar production). Matt Chapman ($11) provides 3B depth behind Riley/Suarez. Andrew Abbott ($17) adds SP depth to replace Crochet. Partner needs to stay under $500 and goes to $472.
Risk Flags
Honey Nut Chourio Gives
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Why This Helps Honey Nut Chourio
Acquires Ozzie Albies ($41) to fill the 2B hole - when healthy he's an elite 2B (710 FPTS in 2023). Matt Olson ($33) provides 1B depth/upgrade with massive power upside (927 FPTS in 2023). Saves $15 in salary while filling 2B and adding lineup depth.
Why Guys I Have Coached Would Accept
Gets Manny Machado ($53), an upgrade at 3B over Bregman in terms of consistency, and Austin Wells ($11) as a young catcher. Partner has Bregman at 3B already but Machado could be the primary 3B allowing Bregman to DH. Wells fills a catcher need (only Carter Jensen currently).
Risk Flags
Honey Nut Chourio Gives
Honey Nut Chourio Receives
Why This Helps Honey Nut Chourio
Acquires Gunnar Henderson ($17), an elite young SS who could shift to 3B with Witt at SS, or provide positional flexibility. At $17 vs Machado's $53, this is a massive salary savings of $36. Tommy Edman ($16) adds 2B/CF versatility. Henderson's ceiling is enormous at age 24.
Why John Rocker All-Stars Would Accept
Gets Machado ($53) as a proven veteran 3B producing 572 FPTS and Andrew Abbott ($17) as a young SP with upside. Partner is at $484 already so this would push them over - this trade may need adjustment.