Shohei Ohtani Rumors: The best trade package from every NL East team

Shohei Ohtani Rumors: A Washington Nationals trade package

Two top-100 prospects is the asking price for Ohtani, and the Nationals can deliver on that promise thanks to a strong arm system. Just last trade deadline they dealt Juan Soto to the San Diego Padres, stocking up on prospects for a moment like this. Sadly, Washington is still a few years away from becoming a legitimate contender, so they are unlikely to trade for Ohtani.

House and Cavalli are both top-100 prospects, with the latter already receiving MLB experience. In Los Angeles, he could slide right into the starting rotation should the Angels wish. White is a young outfielder ranked tenth in the Nationals system, and could be a top-5 prospect on some teams. Carrillo is a Double-A pitcher who could be stashed for depth, or even receive a long-relief chance with the Angels.

Shohei Ohtani Rumors: Atlanta Braves trade package

Considering Atlanta’s farm system isn’t considered strong by most pundits, this is a decent trade package for the Angels to consider. All three of these players have MLB experience, and could start their Angels careers on the roster.

Grissom has struggled defensively at shortstop, but his bat is his calling card. With moderate power, but solid speed and contact rates, the Angels need to find their own Ron Washington to tutor him this offseason. Smith-Shawver is a top-100 prospect and just 20 years old. He made his MLB debut this season, and can be used out of the bullpen or as a starting pitcher. Brian Snitker tested out both those theories, and Smith-Shawver had some impressive outings, though more time in the minors could benefit him. Shuster is a former first-round pick and on the fringes of the Braves rotation. On the Angels, he could likely slide into the back of the rotation or in a long-relief role.