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MLB Trade Deadline: 15 biggest names on the market

By Nathaniel Reeves

Apr 6, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sonny Gray (54) throws against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sonny Gray (54) throws against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 31, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics injured right fielder Josh Reddick (22) looks on from the dugout during the eighth inning against the Minnesota Twins at the Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
May 31, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics injured right fielder Josh Reddick (22) looks on from the dugout during the eighth inning against the Minnesota Twins at the Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

12. Josh Reddick, OF, Oakland Athletics

If Reddick can hit well for a couple of weeks upon his return from the disabled list, he will be another nice piece the Athletics can use to bolster their rebuilding effort.

The 29-year-old has been consistent since his strong 2012 season, posting between 2.5 and 3.0 WAR every year according to FanGraphs. Reddick put up an above-average 117 wRC+ in both 2014 and 2015, and while his defense hasn’t graded out well recently, he still offers a terrific arm from the corner outfield.

Oakland appeared to have an excellent trade chip in Reddick early in the season, as he got off to a great start with a 132 wRC+ through 41 games. Unfortunately, the Athletics are suffering from a terrible rash of injuries for the second year in a row, and Reddick went down with a fractured thumb in late May.

The good news for Oakland is that Reddick has progressed well from the injury and is expected to be activated within a day or two. Reddick, who has been injury-prone throughout his career, will need to show he’s fully recovered before the deadline, but could become a valuable piece over the next month.

A few teams are in need of a corner outfielder, and Reddick would be an upgrade for the San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, or White Sox. As Reddick is set to be a free agent in a weak class this offseason, the A’s probably won’t be able to re-sign him, and should get what they can if he’s healthy.

Next: 11. Matt Moore, SP, Tampa Bay Rays

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