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2 teams that should save Yermin Mercedes from Tony La Russa

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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: Yermin Mercedes #73 of the Chicago White Sox reacts after his RBI double against the Los Angeles Angels during the ninth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 02, 2021 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: Yermin Mercedes #73 of the Chicago White Sox reacts after his RBI double against the Los Angeles Angels during the ninth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 02, 2021 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) /
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White Sox DH Yermin Mercedes. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Toronto Blue Jays

The Blue Jays lineup, which features four AL All-Stars, would look even more explosive with Mercedes in it. It would also help as he wouldn’t have to carry the load, and could fit into the background as a secondary piece.

Vlad Jr. currently slots as a potential DH option, and obviously he’s not going anywhere. But Mercedes could fill in when Vladdy is playing first base, and with Corey Dickerson currently on the injured list, remains a solid option at the position.

The Blue Jays should be active around the trade deadline, and for good reason. They remain in the AL Wild Card race and a return to Toronto should rejuvenate a young team that could use a punch. Mercedes would fit right in with their flare for the dramatic, and he sure as hell wouldn’t be punished for breaking any unwritten rules.

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