KC Royals: 6 Trade Targets After Losing Moustakas, Gordon

2). Oakland A’s OF Josh Reddick

Perhaps Dayton Moore could land fill both of his biggest holes (outfield help AND a starting pitcher) by pulling off one mega deal with Billy Beane. In that case, the A’s will have turned the KC Royals organization into their very own prospect pipeline.

Reddick is also in the last year of his contract, signed for a very reasonable $6.5 million deal for 2016. At 29, Reddick is right in his prime and is slashing an outstanding .322/.394/.466 with 5 home runs and 18 RBI’s.

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Reddick also possesses a strong arm, can run the bases a little bit (4 steals), and is getting on base (though his career OBP is only .316). Not only has Reddick won a Gold Glove in 2012, he also hits left handed.

There isn’t a better Royals-type outfielder available.

Heck, Reddick’s 13.3% contact rate is BETTER than Alex Gordon. Reddick would help reverse the KC Royals surprising strikeout problem. Reddick does have a thumb injury with a return timetable similar to Gordon’s. But, it will likely take some time for the KC Royals decide if Orlando/Dyson can be a permanent solution in right.

Reddick could also take over at designated hitter if Kendrys Morales doesn’t turn his season around and Paulo Orlando keeps hitting.

A Josh Reddick/Rich Hill package would prove a huge boost to the Kansas City Royals roster in their battle for the AL Central. However, such deal would likely require the KC Royals surrender top prospect Raul Mondesi Jr. as part of the compensation package.

A lot of teams will want to add these low-cost, high production pieces for the stretch run.

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