Colorado Rockies rumors: Could these five players help the Rockies?

Colorado Rockies scoreboard — DENVER, CO – JULY 22: Scoreboard workers peek their heads out to wave to the crowd during a game between the Miami Marlins and Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on July 22, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Currently locked in a battle for first place in the National League West, the Colorado Rockies are once again expected to contend for a postseason berth this season. Much like last season, the Rockies are also expected to boost their chances for meaningful baseball in October by making some deals near or at Major League Baseball’s trade deadline on July 31.

Last season, the Rockies fortified their bullpen by bringing in reliever Pat Neshek and boosted themselves behind the plate by trading for catcher Jonathan Lucroy. Neither player was on the 2018 Rockies roster so, yes, they were essentially rental players. However, they were players who made a big difference as the Rockies held off the Milwaukee Brewers for the final NL Wild Card spot.

Who could the Rockies be targeting this season at the trade deadline? It’s little secret that Colorado needs to improve at first base. We went through some potential candidates for that position in this article. But what about the other positions and who might some of the players be who could help Rocktober once again happen in 2018?

A recent article by Jon Heyman on FanRagSports.com listed the 20 top trade candidates and where they might land. In this article, we will take a look at the names mentioned that were associated with potentially coming to Colorado and the likelihood that they might actually end up with the Rockies.

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