The Miami Marlins trade package for Jorge Soler

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The Miami Marlins look to be buyers in the upcoming trade deadline as they are currently sitting in second place in the National League East and the Wild Card. Why would they want to trade arguably their best play in Jorge Soler? It's simple, Soler is a free agent after this season, and they could net a very large return for him, as he currently is second in the National League in home runs. Wouldn't that crush any chance of the Marlins making or doing well in the playoffs? Not necessarily.

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Several teams out there are looking to add a big bat at the deadline and if Miami Marlins General Manager Kim Ng plays her cards right, she could very well net a few would-be starters in return for Jorge Soler. I for one love Jorge Soler's game and his production has been unreal this season, so it would be painful to see him go, but I am excited for what they could get in return.

One of the main teams that have been linked to a Soler trade is the Astros. What return could the Astros give for Soler? The price will be steep but it could benefit both teams if the Astros are willing to deal certain players. Here is one potential deal that would make both teams happy.

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The Houston Astros would be giving up a lot in this trade and I don't know if GM Brown will go for it but if they value Soler highly, they might consider the following:

Miami Marlins get: Yainer Diaz (C), Chas McCormick (OF), Pedro Leon (SS), Shawn Dubin (P)

Houston Astros get: Jorge Soler

Yainer Diaz is the catcher of the future for the Houston Astros, but it might be difficult to let him take over when they have highly regarded Martin Maldonado behind the dish. The Astros have a plethora of outfielders in their system so McCormick is on the trading block, and would be a great starting centerfielder for the Marlins, which would give Jazz more time to heal. Jazz could start back at DH and then work his way onto the field.

As for Pedro Leon and Shawn Dubin, both are with the Astros AAA team the Sugarland Space Cowboys. Leon is blocked from joining the big club by Bregman and Pena and Dubin would be pitching in the bullpen right now but the Astros have him on their list of potential starters due to their rotation being injured.

The Miami Marlins would add the following player stats to their lineup:

Chas McCormick

6 home runs, 17 RBI, 5 SB, .235/.316/.445 .761 OPS

Yainer Diaz

4 home runs, 10 RBI, .269/.287/.473 .760 OPS

Now those two MLB totals for this season seem low, but they are for a reason, they don't get much playing time. McCormick has a total of 119 ABs and Diaz has 93 for the season, and if they matched that output in the 236 at-bats that Soler has had, both are great adds.

Pedro Leon

In AAA Leon has 9 home runs, 34 RBI, 9 SB, and a slash line of .255/.342/.457 and a .799 OPS.

Shawn Dubin

Dubin has high upside but has been transitioning to starter this season, but his velocity would fit better in the pen. Last year for the Space Cowboys Dubin had a 4.78 ERA in 23 appearances but started 12 of those. Most of his starts last year and this year he has been hit and as such I think he would be a great bullpen fit.

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