One waiver trade deadline deal every MLB team should make

Jul 31, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels and manager Jeff Banister (28) speak to media before the game between the Rangers and the San Francisco Giants at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jun 13, 2015; San Francisco, CA, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Aaron Hill (2) throws the ball to first to record an out against the San Francisco Giants in the seventh inning at AT&T Park. The Diamondbacks defeated the Giants 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

10 GB NL Wildcard. Arizona Diamondbacks. 1. player. 8. . 57-58, 8 GB NL West

The Diamondbacks were one of the first teams to make a waiver trade this season when they traded shortstop Cliff Pennington and cash to the Blue Jays for shortstop prospect Dewel Lugo August 8. In fact, the D-Backs made two trades that day – they also sent lefty Oliver Perez to the Houston Astros for left-handed pitching prospect Junior Garvia.

Out of the playoff race but looking ahead to 2016, Arizona made a push for Cincinnati’s flame-throwing closer Aroldis Chapman prior to the non-waiver deadline, but the lefty wouldn’t make it through waivers this month, and is therefore, not a realistic option in August.

However, more trades could still be made. Former All-Star second baseman Aaron Hill is due $12 million in 2016, but is hitting just .230/.298/.343 with five home runs, which makes him a prime candidate for a waiver trade deadline deal if someone will pick up some of the tab.

There are plenty of teams in need of a second baseman with some pop – including the team Hill played for when he made the All-Star team in 2009, the Toronto Blue Jays. However, because the D-Backs and Blue Jays already made the deal involving Pennington, the New York Yankees may be a more likely partner. If Arizona can unload Hill, they’ll likely be happy to take whatever they can get.

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