2 suitable packages if the Baltimore Orioles trade Anthony Santander

The Los Angeles Dodgers have had their fair share of injury dilemmas within their active roster, and Anthony Santander could be an enticing fit if things continue to go that way. Mookie Betts appears to be back and healthy, but the underlying theme remains unchanged.

Where Santander can play (LF, RF, and DH), the Dodgers have the likes of Betts, Chris Taylor, and Max Muncy. Both Taylor and Muncy are contributing, but not at a rate where Santander can. With the added DH to the National League this year, traders have become much more enjoyable with players such as Santander and even Mancini, for that matter.

So, who would the Baltimore Orioles need in return for their leader in home runs and top all-around star? For starters, and future replacement might not be a wrong choice. Andy Pages fits that role and would put Elias and Hyde in a head spin regarding outfield depth/rotation.

Pages is currently hitting .244 with 15 HRs and 47 RBIs for the Dodgers Double-A affiliate. Although his appearance would say otherwise, he is more than just a masher of the ball. He has an above-average pace and an arm, making him a three-tool player for now. Much like Santander, he plays best in RF but has had time in center field as well.

2 suitable packages if the Baltimore Orioles trade Anthony Santander

Andy Pages wouldn’t be enough to make this deal roll, but some talented pitching could sweeten the deal for the Baltimore Orioles. Carlos Duran would be a perfect addition to this package and add depth to a pitching staff down the line. At 6-7, he hit the O’s plan for colossal relief pitchers and could end up fighting for a setup/closer role in the future.

Unlike the Dodgers trade package where the Baltimore Orioles would get some depth and youth, this package with the San Diego Padres would be more about giving than receiving; but that’s not to say the O’s wouldn’t still get a massive deal out of it.

As of this weekend, the Padres have put Black Snell on notice. The rumor mill has Santander pegged as an option for the P’res, and the O’s should take a good long look into this one. The Padres are undoubtedly frustrated with Snell, but he still has that Cy Young potential and the arm to be a big-league hurler for years to come.

Snell is 7-11 with a 4.50 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 208 strikeouts in 34 starts with the San Diego Padres, but that hasn’t been good enough. However, things looked a lot different when he was chucking it in the AL East with the Rays. Maybe a change of pace is needed? But obviously, for the right price.

2 suitable packages if the Baltimore Orioles trade Anthony Santander

Carter Baumler, Drew Rom, and Kevin Smith all come to the top of my mind when thinking of top pitching prospects that could get the Padres thinking of a deal. Selfishly I wouldn’t want the Baltimore Orioles to get rid of any of these prospects, but for the sake of Blake Snell, I would offer Kevin Smith with Santander.

Smith falls into the plethora of left-handed talent in the O’s Farm System, and his ability to throw strikes first is a big hit for many Major League clubs. He does well at that but has struggled a bit in Triple-A this year. That certainly won’t take away his value just yet, as the O’s No.17 prospect would be a good fit in the Padres’ future rotation.

Like it or not, the Baltimore Orioles have some significant changes coming as the rebuild continues to happen. Taking off our GM hat, for now, that much is clear. If the O’s do trade Anthony Santander this summer, these two options wouldn’t be bad for the team and would certainly help move the rebuild one step closer to its completion.