The Chicago Cubs have pieces available if they wish to make a big trade

Javier Baez

Javier Báez is a tremendous talent who the Cubs are not actively looking to deal at this time. However, he is currently blocked at every position that he knows how to play, whether that be any position in the infield or outfield.

If the Cubs decide that he is not getting the playing time that he deserves, they could make the move to trade him for whatever help that they might need for a 2016 playoff run.

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Last season, there were rumors of a possible trade involving Báez to bring in a young starting pitcher. From Tyson Ross of the San Diego Padres to Carlos Carrasco of the Cleveland Indians, Báez’s name was being discussed in possible trades. This season, the team could re-start those talk to acquire a young starting pitcher like Ross or Carrasco.

The team may decide to trade for a young starter, but it also could look for another ace-like pitcher as well. Maybe the front office decides that the rotation needs one more dominant pitcher and trades Báez for a front-line guy to booster the October rotation. A trade like this would most likely require the Cubs to trade more than just Báez, but trades like so always come at a high cost.

As of now, Baez is not going anywhere. However, the front office might have to make a move to help this year’s potential playoff run, and giving up a talent like Báez would be the cost to do so.