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The Blue Jays looking to close a deal with the Cardinals for top outfielder
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The MLB trade deadline is rapidly approaching and while the Blue Jays will likely end up being sellers, they might look into adding some skilled players for next season.
One options that would be great for Toronto is a trade with the Cardinals that would bring outfielder Jordan Walker to the Blue Jays.
Walker was one of the top prospects in baseball entering the 2023 campaign and enjoyed a strong rookie season, hitting 16 home runs with a 116 wRC+ in 117 games. He made strides elevating the ball down the stretch, leading many to predict a huge breakout in 2024. But things didn't go that way for Walker: He hit just .155 with zero homers and a 50% groundball rate in 20 games before he was demoted to Triple-A. He hasn't fared much better in the minors, either, with just four homers and a 76 wRC+ in 59 games. Though the Cardinals will likely ask for a decent haul to trade Walker, who's still only 22 years old, he'd be a compelling option for the Jays.
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Walker was one of the top prospect going into the 2023 season and had a great first full season in St Louis but has seen a drop off this year which has resulted in the Cardinals optioning him to Triple-A.
Hopefully a changed of scenery could be exactly what Walker needs to get back on the right path.
Source: The Score
In Flight: Blue Jays at crossroads ahead of trade deadline
In Flight: Blue Jays at crossroads ahead of trade deadline
| POLL | ||
JUILLET 18 | 550 ANSWERS The Blue Jays looking to close a deal with the Cardinals for top outfielder Should the Blue Jays trade for Walker? | ||
| Yes | 283 | 51.5 % |
| No | 267 | 48.5 % |
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