MLB Rumors: Position players the Rockies will trade

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The MLB trade deadline is just two weeks away and according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Colorado Rockies will be sellers at this year's deadline. While it was reported by Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post, the Rockies are looking to move on from some relievers, Heyman noted the team will look to move on from some position players as well.

Over the years, the Rockies have had opportunities to be sellers at the deadline but controversially withheld from doing so. This year, general manager Bill Schmidt has confirmed they will look to trade away some veterans as the team currently sits in last place in the NL West with a record of 35-58 and sitting 19 games back out of first place, the Rockies time to sell is now.

The Rockies have a variety of veterans on one year deals they could trade off this year as rental pieces for teams looking to make an extra push into the playoffs.

With that being said, I decided to take a look at what three impending free agents should be traded as the likelyhood of their return will be unlikely for next year.

1. CJ Cron

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Cron, has spent most of the year on the Rockies injured list as he has dealt with back spasms for a majority of the year. However, he was a potential candidate to be traded before the season began.

Before his injury, Cron was slashing .189/.289/.297 with zero home runs. Since his return, he has hit above .300 in both the months of May and June. During this stretch after the injury, he has been on fire for the Rockies slashing .326/.356/.488 over the last 30 games with two home runs, four RBI's and 14 hits.

A former All-Star in 2022, Cron remains a quality at bat who will hit for power and can make a great addition to any ball club that is headed to the post season.

2. Randal Grichuk

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Grichuk had the attention of all Rockies fans on Friday night after being taken out in the sixth inning for Nolan Jones despite going 2-2 with a home run against the New York Yankees.

Interesting. #Rockies pinch-hit Nolan Jones for Randal Grichuk in the 6th. Grichuk is 2-for-2 with a homer.
— Patrick Saunders (@psaundersdp) July 15, 2023

Saunders later reported that Grichuk was actually taken out due to groin tightness.

Despite the false rumors on Friday night, the likelihood of Grichuk being traded before the deadline remains very high. This year, he is currently having a career year as his slash line currently sits at .300/.364/.473 with 18 doubles.

Grichuk is having a fantastic year both offensively and defensively. He has a perfect fielding percentage of 1.000 in left field, making zero errors. Overall, Grichuk is an excellent defensive player. It wouldn't be surprising if teams like the Rangers or Dodgers reached out to Schmidt to inquire about trading for the veteran outfielder.

3. Jurickson Profar

Profar is the last player on this list and he's a player that the Rockies need to move on from as it just hasn't been a good fit in Colorado.

Right now, Profar is hitting .243/.324/.375 with six home runs, 32 RBI's, 20 doubles 68 strikeouts.

Profar has had his moments where he has came up big the Rockies as he still has a powerful bat and could deliver in pinch hit situations. While remaining a great fielder and still has decent speed on the base paths which could factor in for any team during the playoffs.

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