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 elite SP depth (Cristopher Sanchez, Hunter Brown, Joe Ryan). However, the team has significant redundancy at C (3 catchers: Contreras, Wells, Basallo), 3B (Machado, Chapman, Fischer), and SP (10 starters). The team lacks a true elite 2B (only Polanco at 2B eligibility) and could upgrade at DH. Several high-salary veterans like Machado ($53) and Contreras ($34) are aging and could be moved for younger, cheaper talent. The roster is at $433/$500, leaving $67 in cap space, but trimming salary from underperformers would help. Key weaknesses: 2B depth, DH production, too many catchers, aging 3B options.
Weak Positions
Salary Pressure
Machado at $53 is the biggest salary concern for a 33-year-old with declining trajectory. Contreras at $34 is expensive for a catcher, especially with Wells and Basallo also on roster. Kirby at $17 has been terrible early (13.5 ERA) but has elite upside. Abbott at $17 has a brutal 11.57 ERA start. The team has $67 in cap space but could benefit from shedding salary to acquire elite bats.
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Why This Helps Honey Nut Chourio
Acquires Jarren Duran ($19), a 29-year-old LF/CF with 680.1 FPTS in 2024 and strong 2025 (531.8). Fills the LF need and provides elite speed/OBP. Trevor Rogers ($7) is a cheap SP having a breakout year (514.3 FPTS, 18.59 proj). Saves $18 in salary by shedding Machado's $53.
Why Take Maholm Tonight Would Accept
Gets Manny Machado ($53), a proven 3B upgrade - they lack a quality 3B option. Samuel Basallo ($11) is a 21-year-old C prospect with .357 AVG and high upside to complement Kirk. The salary increase is manageable with their $133 in cap space.
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Why This Helps Honey Nut Chourio
Acquires Jazz Chisholm ($16), a 2B/3B eligible player who fills the team's biggest positional need at 2B with 489.7 FPTS and strong upside. Maikel Garcia ($11) provides versatile 2B/3B/SS coverage. Sheds Matt Chapman ($11), Austin Wells ($11), and Andrew Abbott ($17) - all underperforming or redundant pieces.
Why #RallyZito Would Accept
Gets Austin Wells, a young C with upside at only $11 (they lack quality catching behind Goodman). Matt Chapman provides veteran 3B depth. Andrew Abbott is a buy-low SP with $17 salary but high ceiling from 2025's 530 FPTS.
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Why This Helps Honey Nut Chourio
Acquires Austin Riley ($26), a 28-year-old 3B with elite ceiling (655.5 FPTS in 2023) who is recovering from injury but projects as a massive upgrade over Chapman at 3B. Roc Riggio ($4) is a cheap 2B prospect. Sheds Chapman ($11), Polanco ($7), and Yesavage ($4) - all marginal contributors.
Why Deville Dandies Would Accept
Gets Matt Chapman ($11), a solid veteran 3B for immediate production. Jorge Polanco ($7) provides 2B eligibility they need. Trey Yesavage ($4) is a young SP prospect. All at reasonable salaries for a team with $214 in cap space.
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Why This Helps Honey Nut Chourio
Acquires Ketel Marte ($44), an elite 2B who fills the team's biggest need with 580 FPTS in 2025 and consistent 600+ FPTS history. Jordan Westburg ($9) provides cheap 2B/3B depth. Sheds Machado's $53 salary and Wells' redundant $11. Net salary savings of $20.
Why The Hamate's Tale Would Accept
Gets Manny Machado ($53), a proven 3B who upgrades over Westburg and pairs with Jose Ramirez. Austin Wells ($11) is a young catcher upgrade over Quero. The salary increase of $20 is manageable within their $500 cap.
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Why This Helps Honey Nut Chourio
Acquires Zack Wheeler ($44), an elite SP with 650.2 FPTS in 2025 and consistent 670+ FPTS history. Even with shoulder concern, he's a massive upgrade over Kirby's disastrous start. Matt McLain ($9) provides 2B eligibility the team desperately needs. Sends out Kirby ($17), Chapman ($11), and Basallo ($11) - all underperforming or redundant.
Why The South Side Fuck Ups Would Accept
Gets George Kirby ($17), a buy-low SP with elite 2024 (609.3 FPTS) and 18.55 projection despite terrible early 2025. Matt Chapman ($11) provides 3B depth. Samuel Basallo ($11) is a top C prospect. Saves $9 in salary.
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Why This Helps Honey Nut Chourio
Acquires Ozzie Albies ($41), a 2B who fills the team's biggest positional need. Despite hand injury, his 710.8 FPTS in 2023 shows elite ceiling. Matt Wallner ($4) is a cheap RF/DH with decent production. Sends Cristopher Sanchez ($20) - excellent but the team has SP depth to spare - and Polanco ($7).
Why Guys I Have Coached Would Accept
Gets Cristopher Sanchez ($20), who is having a breakout year (820.3 FPTS, 17.06 proj) - a massive SP upgrade for a team that needs pitching badly (Imanaga struggling, several injured SPs). Polanco ($7) provides 2B depth to replace Albies. Saves $5 in salary.
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Why This Helps Honey Nut Chourio
Acquires Elly De La Cruz ($12), a 24-year-old SS with elite speed and 580.3 FPTS in 2024. While Witt is the primary SS, EDLC could slot at a utility/DH spot or provide trade flexibility. At $12, he's an incredible value. Arjun Nimmala ($2) is a prospect sweetener.
Why THE Bathing Beauties Would Accept
Gets Austin Wells ($11), a young catcher to complement their catching situation (Langeliers + Alvarez). Jeremiah Estrada ($4) is a quality RP. Dasan Hill ($2) is a SP prospect. They have massive cap space ($198 remaining) to absorb.
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Why This Helps Honey Nut Chourio
Acquires Gunnar Henderson ($17), an elite 24-year-old SS with 751.8 FPTS in 2024 and massive upside. Even with a slow 2025 start (515.6 FPTS), his ceiling is enormous. Zac Veen ($2) is a cheap prospect lottery ticket. Sheds Machado's aging $53 contract and Bibee's inconsistent $13.
Why John Rocker All-Stars Would Accept
Gets Machado ($53), a proven veteran 3B to pair with their roster, and Bibee ($13), a young SP with 551.5 FPTS in 2024. However, this pushes them over cap at $511 - they'd need to cut players. This trade is less likely due to salary constraints.