With the Milwaukee Brewers crowned 2026 World Series champions, the 2026-27 MLB offseason is underway amid ongoing collective bargaining agreement negotiations. CBS Sports has identified 25 leading trade candidates, grouped by the circumstances driving their potential moves.
Bold possibilities from contenders
Players on playoff-caliber teams who may be moved due to salary, roster congestion, or prospect readiness include Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran (50% trade chance), Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández (45%), Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (30%), Tampa Bay Rays starter Shane McClanahan (35%), Milwaukee Brewers closer Trevor Megill (55%), San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller (20%), and Atlanta Braves starter Spencer Strider (25%).
Only if the price is right
Young, controllable talents who would command significant returns: Washington Nationals shortstop C.J. Abrams (25%), Los Angeles Angels starter Reid Detmers (30%), Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman (50%), Cincinnati Reds starter Hunter Greene (25%), St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Iván Herrera (30%), Miami Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez (20%), and Angels shortstop Zachary Neto (30%).
Walk-year players
Pending free agents on teams not in full contention: Brewers catcher William Contreras (15%), Seattle Mariners starter Logan Gilbert (45%), Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (45%), Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña (35%), and Minnesota Twins starter Joe Ryan (35%).
No-trade clause targets
Players with contractual control over destinations: Texas Rangers starter Jacob deGrom (25%), New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (15%), Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (30%), and Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (20%).
Longshots
Speculative names unlikely to move: Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (15%) and Pittsburgh Pirates starter Paul Skenes (5%).
