5 Former MLB Top Prospects Who Could Benefit From a Trade

3B Brett Baty, New York Mets

Age: 25
2024 fWAR: 0.5
Former Prospect Ranking: 19th Overall (2023)

Once a highly-touted prospect, Brett Baty has struggled to find his footing in the MLB. With Mark Vientos excelling and Pete Alonso potentially staying, Baty’s path with the Mets looks unclear. Teams like the Tigers, White Sox, or Marlins could offer him the fresh start he needs to reestablish himself as a promising young third baseman.

C Luis Campusano, San Diego Padres

Age: 26
2024 fWAR: -0.5
Former Prospect Ranking: 37th Overall (2022)

Luis Campusano has shown flashes of offensive potential but struggled mightily in 2024. With Ethan Salas emerging as the Padres’ catcher of the future, a trade could allow Campusano to reclaim his 2023 form and thrive as a starting catcher elsewhere.

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RHP Casey Mize, Detroit Tigers

Age: 27
2024 fWAR: 1.3
Former Prospect Ranking: 30th Overall (2021)

Injuries have derailed Casey Mize’s promising career, but he still possesses the tools to be a successful MLB starter. With younger pitchers like Jackson Jobe and Keider Montero on the rise, the Tigers may consider trading Mize to a team willing to bet on his upside.

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1B Spencer Torkelson, Detroit Tigers

Age: 25
2024 fWAR: 0.1
Former Prospect Ranking: 4th Overall (2022)

A rough start in 2024 saw Spencer Torkelson sent down to Triple-A, though he showed signs of improvement late in the season. While the Tigers might not want to trade their former first-overall pick, a new environment could help him find the consistency needed to meet his lofty expectations.

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3B Brett Baty, New York Mets

Age: 25
2024 fWAR: 0.5
Former Prospect Ranking: 19th Overall (2023)

Once a highly-touted prospect, Brett Baty has struggled to find his footing in the MLB. With Mark Vientos excelling and Pete Alonso potentially staying, Baty’s path with the Mets looks unclear. Teams like the Tigers, White Sox, or Marlins could offer him the fresh start he needs to reestablish himself as a promising young third baseman.