Cincinnati Reds: Three potential trades for Corey Seager

3. Package of prospects brings SS to Cincy

While major league talent may be necessary to pry Corey Seager away from the Los Angeles Dodgers, perhaps the Reds could send a couple talented prospects to Hollywood instead. Last winter, Cincinnati dealt Josiah Gray and Jeter Downs to LA and the two former farmhands are now among the Top 5 prospects in the Dodgers farm system according to MLB Pipeline.

Teams like the Dodgers are always looking for ways to improve their farm system. With the consistent success Los Angeles has had of late, snagging an early first-round draft choice isn’t in the cards. However, the Dodgers could look to boost their minor league system by dealing Corey Seager for a couple top-flight talents from the Cincinnati Reds organization.

Tony Santillan has been a valued member of the Reds farm system for quite some time. The former second-round pick is expected to make his major league debut very soon, quite possibly this coming season. The right-hander is currently No. 4 in the Reds system, according to MLB Pipeline, and has a well above-average fastball.

Another possible inclusion could be left-hander Packy Naughton. Currently No. 13 in the Reds farm system, Naughton put up a 3.32 ERA last season between Advanced-A Daytona and Double-A Chattanooga. The southpaw also struck out 131 batters. Throw in another prospect like Stuart Fairchild or a major leaguer like Josh VanMeter, and perhaps LA sends Seager to Cincinnati.

A trade for Corey Seager could go any number of ways depending on what the Dodgers may want in return. However, one thing is for sure, unlike a trade for Francisco Lindor, Nick Senzel would not have to be included in order for the Reds to land Seager. Given that, perhaps a deal for Seager is the prudent move for Cincinnati’s front office.