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MLB Trade Rumors: 5 destinations for Jose Reyes

By Rob Wolkenbrod

Sep 3, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes (7) throws to first in the eighth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field. The Rockies defeated the Giants 11-3. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes (7) throws to first in the eighth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field. The Rockies defeated the Giants 11-3. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 14, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox right fielder Adam Eaton (1) celebrates with second baseman Brett Lawrie (15) after scoring a run as first baseman Jose Abreu (79) looks on against the Detroit Tigers during the fifth inning at U.S. Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 14, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox right fielder Adam Eaton (1) celebrates with second baseman Brett Lawrie (15) after scoring a run as first baseman Jose Abreu (79) looks on against the Detroit Tigers during the fifth inning at U.S. Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /

The Chicago White Sox started the 2016 season hot, but fell into a tailspin. They have tried making changes, like designating Jimmy Rollins for assignment, calling up shortstop prospect Tim Anderson, and trading for James Shields. None of this has produced the immediate results they’ve looked for, though.

If the White Sox are still looking for more replacements, they could look into signing Jose Reyes.

When Anderson was called up to play shortstop, he could have used more time to develop his bat in the minors. While he was hitting .304, the 2013 first round pick had plate discipline issues, only walking 8 times in 247 at-bats. If the White decide Anderson needs more time at Triple-A, they could take a chance on Reyes and plug him in at shortstop, despite not being a defensive stalwart there anymore.

Brett Lawrie has also struggled at second base. He’s hitting just .238 and has struck out an absurd 80 times through 240 at-bats. This is tied for the seventh-worst in the MLB. If the White Sox want to limit his at-bats, they could sign Reyes to spell him at second base. The same could go for Anderson, if he’s not demoted.

Jose Reyes could be an interesting fit for the White Sox for the remainder of the season. He could provide some depth at the middle infield positions as a low-cost option.

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