The Dodgers would be giving up on a talented young player.
The Los Angeles Dodgers might have something with Andy Pages. Over the past year or so, there have been times when Pages doesn't look to be an above-average MLB player.
However, for about the past two and a half months, he's been one of the better outfielders in the National League, and honestly, might’ve deserved an opportunity to be an All-Star.
It didn't happen, but it isn't much that he can control.
Ultimately, he should be happy with how he's playing, but the Dodgers could look to move on from him quicker than later, as his value might never be higher.
When searching for who they could trade him for, Jim Bowden of The Athletic recently linked the Cleveland Guardians to a deal with him for Emmanuel Clase.
"The Guardians need offense. If they trade Clase, they need to focus on young bats," Bowden wrote. "Offer him to the Dodgers for Andy Pages. Offer him to the Phillies for Aidan Miller. Offer him to the Rangers for Sebastian Walcott. Offer him to the Tigers for Kevin McGonigle. Offer him to the Yankees for Spencer Jones. Offer him to the Red Sox for Jarren Duran. You get my point."
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If Pages had been playing like this over the past few years when he initially made his big league debut, this is likely a deal the Dodgers wouldn't make.
However, because he hasn't, it's also tough to find a scenario where the Guardians want to take this.
Of course, Los Angeles would likely have to give up more, considering Clase is among the best relievers in baseball, but he'd be a nice pickup for the Dodgers.
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