Former batting champion's trade value increasing

Chicago White Sox infielder Tim Anderson Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

One former batting champion's trade value is increasing

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Tyler Koerth_ | Last updated 7/21/23

Chicago White Sox players have been on the trading block since early on in the season. A fire sale is expected and with a few weeks to go before the trade deadline, the chances of a deal involving a former batting-title champion are drastically increasing.

2023 has been a strange year for 2019 batting-title champion Tim Anderson. He is typically a shortstop, but has been playing second base. Despite a down offensive season (.235 batting average, 53 OPS+), his ability to play a sound second base has increased his trade value. Not to mention post All-Star break he has been on fire at the plate.

MLB Network's Jon Morosi has reported that the odds of him being traded are increasing. He has a $14 million club option for the 2024 season, which essentially means he could be a rental player for any acquiring team. This would keep the cost to acquire him down.

The chances of a Tim Anderson trade are increasing, especially if he plays 2B, as in the WBC.

Anderson has slashed .375/.444/.417 since the break.

That’s a small sample size, but teams have been wanting to see evidence that his approach is back.@MLBNetwork @670TheScore

— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 21, 2023

Anderson is 30 years old and historically has been great offensively. It is strange that this year has gone so poorly for him, but a change of scenery and a strong finish to the season could still ink him a big contract this upcoming offseason.

This article first appeared on WI Sports Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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