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Nine MLB players who could be traded mid-season in 2016

By Steven McNeil

Sep 17, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Ryan Braun (8) looks on during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Ryan Braun (8) looks on during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 27, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians first baseman Carlos Santana (41) reacts after striking out during the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 27, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians first baseman Carlos Santana (41) reacts after striking out during the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

4) Carlos Santana

Santana, along with teammates Corey Kluber, Danny Salazar, and Carlos Carrasco, has been rumored to be a trade candidate since the deadline in 2015. This is for good reason, as Santana will be a free agent in 2016 and is an intriguing player.

While he has only had had an average of .231 the past two years, he has had an OBP of above .350 each year he has been in the majors. Santana also has a decent amount of power as well, with over 15 homers every year except his first in 2010 (46 games). Santana will also be just two years removed from 27 homers and three years removed from hitting 39 doubles.

Santana’s ability to get on base via the extra base-hit and the walk is something that cannot be ignored. He plays a position that is largely known for its power (first base), and despite the bad average, he is a good offensive option there.

For those dreaming about him being an option behind the plate, don’t get your hopes up, as he hasn’t played behind the plate consistently since 2013, playing just 11 games there in 2014 and 0 in 2015.

All things considered, you can always count on the Indians selling at the deadline (sorry Indians fans) and Santana is an attractive rental for a club looking for a bat at the deadline. He could also come cheap as a re-sign option if the acquiring team is interested.

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