Here's one trade chip for every club

The entire baseball landscape could look different one week from now, as contenders bolster their rosters with an eye on October as others look toward 2023 and beyond.

MLB.com takes a look at the best trade chip for each club, whether they’re planning to buy or sell. That’s not to say these players will be traded this month, but each of them could help their respective teams accomplish their Trade Deadline goals.

American League East

Blue Jays: Danny Jansen, C
Under club control through 2024
Jansen is arbitration-eligible for two more years, and given the presence of All-Star Alejandro Kirk and No. 1 prospect Gabriel Moreno, the Blue Jays are loaded at the catching position. Jansen has performed well this season (9 HR, 20 RBI, .913 OPS in 26 games), and he would be an upgrade for a number of teams behind the plate.

Orioles: Trey Mancini, 1B/OF/DH
Under club control through 2022
The Orioles are unexpectedly in the AL Wild Card race, complicating what should have been an easy Trade Deadline for GM Mike Elias. Trading the popular Mancini won’t make the fan base happy, but the 30-year-old is likely headed for free agency thanks to a $10 million mutual option (with a $250,000 buyout). Given the number of teams that could use a quality right-handed bat, Baltimore should have multiple suitors for Mancini.

Rays: Vidal Bruján, INF
Under club control through at least 2028
Bruján appears to be blocked all over the field, and given the Rays’ middle-infield depth throughout the organization, moving the former Top 100 prospect seems possible. The 24-year-old hasn’t hit in the big leagues when given a couple of opportunities (.428 OPS in 56 games), but he still has speed and offers defensive versatility, something teams continue to covet.

Red Sox: J.D. Martinez, DH/OF
Under club control through 2022
A good week could turn the Red Sox into buyers, but Boston’s recent slide -- combined with the state of the rotation -- points to a sale of some proportion. Xander Bogaerts (who is expected to opt out this offseason) could be moved, but the Red Sox could extend him a qualifying offer, bringing back a Draft pick if he were to sign elsewhere. Martinez is headed for free agency, will not likely garner a qualifying offer and is unlikely to return to Boston, so moving him in the next week to bring back something in return could be the move for the Red Sox.

Yankees: Oswald Peraza, SS
Under club control through at least 2028
No. 1 prospect Anthony Volpe continues to be tabbed as the Yankees’ shortstop of the future, leaving Peraza -- the team’s No. 2 prospect, who is actually closer to the Majors than Volpe -- as a huge trade chip for New York. Whether GM Brian Cashman is looking to add a starter (Luis Castillo?) or a big bat (Juan Soto?), it would make sense for Peraza to be involved one way or another.

American League Central

Guardians: Amed Rosario, SS
Under club control through 2023
Rosario is arbitration-eligible for one more year, and although the 26-year-old has played well for Cleveland, moving him would allow Andrés Giménez to move back to shortstop while opening a spot for a top prospect, such as Gabriel Arias, Tyler Freeman or Brayan Rocchio. One or two of those Minor League infielders could also potentially be on the block, if the Guardians find value on the trade market.

Royals: Andrew Benintendi, LF
Under club control through 2022
One of the most surefire trade candidates in the league, Benintendi has already drawn significant interest from a number of teams -- including some in the AL East that apparently are not concerned about how his vaccination status will affect any trips to Toronto. The Yankees are “serious contenders” for the outfielder, according to a source, but the impending free agent should be moved somewhere by next week.

Tigers: Gregory Soto, LHP
Under club control through 2025
Soto is the Tigers’ most valuable trade chip, though fellow reliever Joe Jiménez might be the one more likely to move by next week. Soto doesn’t even hit the arbitration process until this coming offseason, while Jiménez has only one year of control remaining before free agency. Soto would bring back the biggest return after making his second consecutive All-Star team.

Twins: Matt Wallner, OF
Under club control through at least 2028
Minnesota might be in the market for a front-line starter (Luis Castillo, Frankie Montas), which will cost the Twins some legitimate prospect capital. Wallner, the club’s No. 8 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, is a big-power, high-strikeout slugger with a strong outfield arm. Wallner’s arrow is pointing up, so he could be an appealing piece of a trade package if the Twins look to make a big move.

White Sox: Gavin Sheets, OF/1B/DH
Under club control through at least 2027
Chicago is in a tricky spot, as its 30th-ranked farm system has only one Top 100 prospect (No. 91 Colson Montgomery) and top pitching prospect Norge Vera is close to untouchable. The White Sox are also unlikely to trade much off of the big league roster, though Sheets could be a candidate thanks to a glut of outfielders and his years of club control.

American League West

Angels: Noah Syndergaard, RHP
Under club control through 2022
Working on a one-year, $21 million contract, Syndergaard figures to land with a contender to stabilize the middle of its rotation. After getting a qualifying offer last winter, the 29-year-old isn’t eligible for another this year, giving the Angels little incentive to hold on to him. Syndergaard hasn’t been his vintage self after missing two seasons, but perhaps a pennant race will bring a little extra out of him.

Astros: Pedro Leon, SS/OF
Under club control through: at least 2028
Houston is in win-now mode, so the Astros could pursue one of the top starting pitchers on the market. Leon, the club’s No. 3 prospect, could be a centerpiece of such a deal, as his tools remain some of the most intriguing in the system. MLB Pipeline rates him with an 80 arm and plus-plus speed.

Athletics: Frankie Montas, RHP
Under club control through 2023
Montas looked good in his return to the mound last week, quieting concerns about the condition of his arm heading into the final week before the Trade Deadline. Oakland doesn’t have to deal Montas this week as he’s arbitration-eligible for one more year, but given the lack of front-line pitching on this year’s trade market, this might be the club’s best chance at a monster return.

Mariners: Jarred Kelenic, OF
Under club control through at least 2028
Kelenic has struggled mightily during his stints with Seattle, and while nobody is ready to give up on the Mariners’ former No. 1 prospect (and No. 4 overall in MLB), a change of scenery might be good for the 23-year-old. Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto is one of the more creative executives in the game, so anything is possible between now and Aug. 2.

Rangers: Matt Moore, LHP
Under club control through 2022
Moore has been stellar on his one-year, $2.5 million deal with Texas, and while the Rangers are hanging around the periphery of the AL Wild Card race, it seems more likely that they would try to secure a prospect in exchange for the 33-year-old impending free agent. Moore has a 1.61 ERA in 33 appearances this season, pitching effectively against both lefties (.580 OPS) and righties (.512 OPS).

National League East

Braves: Freddy Tarnok, RHP
Under club control through at least 2028
Recently promoted to Triple-A Gwinnett, Tarnok -- a third-round Draft pick in 2017 -- has been opening eyes with his recent performance. Left-hander Kyle Muller and righty Bryce Elder -- the Braves’ top two prospects, according to MLB Pipeline -- may garner significant interest, but Tarnok’s stock is rising fast, giving GM Alex Anthopoulos another interesting arm to use in a deal.

Marlins: Anthony Bass, RHP
Under club control through 2023
The Marlins are another bubble team that might wait until next week to figure out its strategy, but Bass’ excellent season should prompt a number of interested teams to reach out to GM Kim Ng. Bass has a $3 million club option with a $1 million buyout for 2023, a reasonable price for a reliever with a 1.51 ERA in 42 appearances this season.

Mets: Ronny Mauricio, SS
Under club control through at least 2028
The Mets’ No. 3 prospect, Mauricio possesses plus power and a plus arm, but his path to the Majors is blocked by Francisco Lindor and his long-term contract. The Mets could try using Dominic Smith and/or J.D. Davis in deals this week, but Mauricio’s age -- he turned 21 in April -- and upside should be able to bring back a big-time piece for a club in win-now mode.

Phillies: Logan O'Hoppe, C
Under club control through at least 2028
O’Hoppe ranks as the Phillies’ No. 3 prospect, though with J.T. Realmuto firmly planted behind the plate, Philadelphia might consider moving the 22-year-old to fill some other holes on the roster. O’Hoppe has been lauded for his makeup and ability to work with a pitching staff, and his numbers at Double-A this season (.905 OPS, 15 homers) show a maturing offensive player.

Nationals: Josh Bell, 1B
Under club control through 2022
Juan Soto will be the focal point of this entire Trade Deadline week, but it’s entirely possible that the two-time All-Star remains in Washington -- at least until the offseason. Bell, on the other hand, will be a free agent at the end of the season and figures to be moved somewhere by next Tuesday. The 29-year-old has an .883 OPS in 96 games this season and should help a contender at first base/DH.

National League Central

Brewers: Brice Turang, SS
Under club control through at least 2028
Milwaukee has both Willy Adames and Luis Urías as controllable Major Leaguers, and with Turang moving closer to the big leagues, he could wind up being a solid trade asset. A first-round pick in 2018, Turang is still just 22 years old and carries good value around the league.

Cardinals: Alec Burleson, OF
Under club control through at least 2028
A legitimate power prospect, Burleson has been tearing up Triple-A this season, posting a .933 OPS with a .338 average and 17 homers in 81 games. Nobody seems to doubt that the 23-year-old will be able to hit in the Majors, but where he fits into the Cardinals’ plans is a big question. St. Louis might use Burleson in a deal to bolster its pitching staff or perhaps as part of a bigger deal if the Cards pursue Juan Soto.

Cubs: Willson Contreras, C
Under club control through 2022
Chicago has a number of players who could be on the move within the next week, including David Robertson and Ian Happ, but Contreras is the biggest name expected to leave the Cubs. The Astros and Mets are among the teams that could be in the mix for the best catcher on the market.

Pirates: José Quintana, LHP
Under club control through 2022
Quintana has had a bounce-back season with the Pirates, posting his best year since he was an All-Star in 2016. The left-hander is on a one-year, $2 million contract, making him one of the more affordable rotation options on this year’s market.

Reds: Luis Castillo, RHP
Under club control through 2023
Castillo’s name has been floated as a trade candidate for the past couple of years, but this should be the summer in which he is finally moved. The Reds are in the midst of a rebuild, so trading the best-available starter should help bring in some solid young talent to speed up that process.

National League West

D-backs: David Peralta, OF/DH
Under club control through 2022
Peralta isn’t having the best season of his career, but he’s a professional left-handed bat who can platoon in the outfield or at DH against right-handed pitching. With the DH in both leagues now, a contender should be able to find room for Peralta on its roster, though it remains to be seen what type of return Arizona will get for the impending free agent.

Dodgers: Ryan Pepiot, RHP
Under club control through at least 2028
The Dodgers’ No. 6 prospect, Pepiot has looked good during his four big-league starts (2.76 ERA in 16 1/3 innings), giving other clubs a look at the 24-year-old at the highest level. Los Angeles could choose to use Pepiot as rotation depth down the stretch, or it might look to include the righty in a trade for a veteran player – or as part of a monster package for Juan Soto.

Giants: Carlos Rodón, LHP
Under club control through 2022
The Giants remain in the thick of the NL Wild Card race, but San Francisco must decide whether that’s worth potentially losing Rodón for nothing if he opts out, as expected, at the end of the season. The lefty would be one of the three best starters available at the Deadline, potentially bringing back young talent for a two-month rental.

Padres: Robert Hassell III, OF
Under club control through at least 2028
San Diego feels some urgency to win now, with young players such as MacKenzie Gore and C.J. Abrams playing a role in those plans. Hassell -- the Padres’ No. 1 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 23 overall prospect -- is at least a year away from reaching the Majors, making him expendable for the win-now club. Of course, if we’re talking about a Juan Soto deal, then nearly anybody could be in play.

Rockies: Daniel Bard, RHP
Under club control through 2022
Bard has excelled in the closer role this season, posting a 1.91 ERA and 21 saves. The right-hander is slated to become a free agent after his one-year, $4.4 million deal expires at the end of the season, and given the premium teams will pay for reliable relief pitching this time of year, Colorado will likely receive plenty of interest in the 37-year-old.