Braves: 3 trade partners for outfielder Adam Duvall
We look at the three teams who could be interested in trading for Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall this offseason.
As the Atlanta Braves prepare for the deadline on December 2 to tender contracts to its arbitration-eligible players, we look at three teams who Adam Duvall could be traded for this offseason.
According to MLB Trade Rumors, Duvall is projected to make close to $4 million through arbitration in 2020.
Right now Duvall is expected to platoon with Nick Markakis in left field, but I have my own personal hopes that won’t be the case come Opening Day.
Despite my desire to non-tender him before Monday, that certainly won’t happen. But there also is no rush to trade him before the deadline.
Most likely, the Braves will tender Duvall a contract in the next couple of days, and then if they make a move for an outfielder this offseason they will look to trade him.
I honestly thought Duvall would never play for the Braves again after the end of his 2018 season in Atlanta.
But he regained some value in 2019 by hitting .266 with 32 home runs and 93 RBI in Triple-A. And then he hit .267 with 10 home runs in 41 games with Atlanta.
Duvall was also big in the postseason where he was 3-for-12 with a home run and 5 RBI.
At the very least, I think Duvall has proven he can be an everyday player at the Major League level again. While his value still isn’t what it once was, there should be teams interested in the 31-year-old who still has two years of control.
Indians
The Cleveland Indians have been looking for outfield help for years now. Duvall could plug a hole in left field for them and keep the budget conscience Indians happy with a cheap contract.
Royals
If the Kansas City Royals decide to move on from Alex Gordon, perhaps they look for another veteran outfielder to provide some pop. By getting Duvall you can put a good glove in left and let Jorge Soler just focus on hitting at DH.
Giants
Why not go back to where it all started with the San Francisco Giants. Duvall was drafted by the Giants in the 11th round of the 2010 Draft. The Giants are about to start a long rebuild and have some young outfielders, but it could help to pair them with a veteran.
I think the ideal fit for Duvall is a rebuilding team where he can play every day to continue to regain his value. And then perhaps that team can flip him to a contender for a solid prospect.