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Exploring Mitch Keller's Value: A Key Fantasy Trade Candidate?

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/sandy-alcantara/58308">Sandy Alcantara</a> was once expected to headline the trade market, but his rocky return from Tommy John surgery has complicated that outlook. After posting a brutal 8.47 ERA through his first 11 starts, the 2022 Cy Young winner is beginning to stabilize, giving up just four earned runs across 17 innings in his first three June outings.
If his rebound continues, Miami could still fetch the kind of haul they hoped for. But if inconsistency returns or health questions linger, the Marlins may be forced to wait until the offseason or accept a discounted package, potentially a long-term misstep.
Thanks to <a href="https://www.justbaseball.com/mlb-draft/college-baseball-week-6-roundup/">Just Baseball</a> for the stats, analysis, and insights for this slideshow article.

Marlins in a Dilemma: Selling Low on Sandy?

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The list of appealing trade assets shrinks should the Marlins hang onto Alcantara. One possibility is <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/edward-cabrera/58311">Edward Cabrera</a>, especially if President Peter Bendix can replicate last year’s trade success when he landed <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/kyle-stowers/57812">Kyle Stowers</a> and <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/connor-norby/60344">Connor Norby</a> for <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/trevor-rogers/58325">Trevor Rogers</a>.
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/anthony-bender/58309">Anthony Bender</a>, a solid reliever with two years of team control, could be another piece dangled. Outfielder <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/jesus-sanchez/58307">Jesus Sanchez</a>, a controllable lefty bat, may also attract attention from teams seeking lineup balance.
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Limited Trade Chips Beyond Sandy

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If Miami commits to selling, breakout players like <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/kyle-stowers/57812">Kyle Stowers</a> could command interest. The 27-year-old has been the team’s most consistent offensive force, posting a 122 wRC+ over 67 games. Initially seen as a secondary return in the Rogers trade, he’s become a lineup fixture.
With four more years of control, Stowers could fit into any team’s outfield, representing a major decision point for Miami: trade him now at peak value, or build around him moving forward.

Sell-High or Build Around Breakouts?

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/dane-myers/58306">Dane Myers</a> has emerged as another unexpected success story, effectively delivering a 141 wRC+ across 45 games while patrolling center field. Though 29 and dealing with minor injuries, he’s shown enough to intrigue teams, especially with four years of control.
However, Myers and Stowers lack extensive MLB track records, so the return might not match the Marlins’ internal valuations. Still, all it takes is one contender believing one of them is the missing piece for Miami to cash in.

Dane Myers: Surprise Asset or Sell-High Candidate?

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The Rays are always positioned to win long-term, even if they choose to sell mid-season. If Tampa Bay fades from contention, few teams can match their trade capital.
Veterans like <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/yandy-diaz/57842">Yandy Diaz</a> and <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/brandon-lowe/57845">Brandon Lowe</a>, getting pricier and edging toward free agency, are natural trade candidates, now or in the offseason. Tampa also has relievers like <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/peter-fairbanks/57866">Pete Fairbanks</a> (closer), <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/garrett-cleavinger/57862">Garrett Cleavinger</a> (shutdown lefty), and starters like <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/drew-rasmussen/57874">Drew Rasmussen</a> (sub-3.00 ERA, $8 million option) and <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/zack-littell/57868">Zack Littell</a> ready to move.
The Rays are scorching hot right now, meaning they might hold everything in hopes of another deep run.

Rays' Deep Arsenal of Trade Assets

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Pittsburgh may as well hang a sign: “Everyone but Paul Skenes and Oneil Cruz available!” With a weak offense and limited appeal in the lineup, pitching is their only real leverage at the deadline.
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/mitch-keller/58159">Mitch Keller</a>, signed through 2028 on a back-loaded $77 million deal, is a steady mid-rotation arm. While affordable by today’s market standards, the contract’s structure might reduce the return in a trade, as teams could prefer free agents with similar production and fewer financial strings attached.

Pirates' Pitching is the Only Game in Town

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/bailey-falter/58154">Bailey Falter</a> presents a more team-friendly trade option. Earning $2.22 million this year, he comes with three more years of arbitration, likely totaling under $20 million.
Pitching to a 3.49 ERA, Falter is outperforming his career marks, and his affordable control could attract several buyers seeking rotation depth. Though not a frontline starter, his value is high in this trade environment.
Pittsburgh would be wise to deal Falter now while his stock is elevated and retain Keller, who may hold more internal value than external appeal.
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Bailey Falter: The Under-the-Radar Bargain Arm

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/david-bednar/58148">David Bednar</a> will be the crown jewel if the Pirates open their bullpen. After early struggles and a demotion, Bednar has bounced back with a 2.35 ERA over his last 25 outings and a 36.7% strikeout rate. His 1.75 SIERA ranks fourth-best in the league during that span. He could be the most coveted reliever on the market with one more year of control.
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/dennis-santana/58723">Dennis Santana</a>, despite recent controversy, is also a potential trade piece. Pitching to a 1.75 ERA, he won’t net a massive return but could be a solid depth add for a contender.
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