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Dodgers: Possible trade packages for Francisco Lindor

By Jack Trent Dorfman

ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 02: Francisco Lindor #12 of the Cleveland Indians dives for a ball hit by Jefry Marte #19 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the ninth inning of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim home opening game at Angel Stadium on April 2, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 02: Francisco Lindor #12 of the Cleveland Indians dives for a ball hit by Jefry Marte #19 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the ninth inning of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim home opening game at Angel Stadium on April 2, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 03: Chris Taylor #3 of the Los Angeles Dodgers is is tagged out at home by catcher Yan Gomes #10 of the Washington Nationals after an RBI single hits a by Max Muncy #13 in the fifth inning of game one of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 03, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

Peripheral pieces in a Seager trade?

To go along with Seager, the Indians would more than likely ask for depth, both on the hitting and pitching sides. But despite Seager’s slightly depressed value and recent injury history, his value is surely still higher than that of older Dodgers hitters like Max Muncy or Justin Turner.

So what pieces would have to go along with Seager? More than likely, they would need to bring little in the way of a salary cap hit and would not be free agents until after the 2021 offseason.

The Indians’ depth chart features very little on the hitting side. With no true starting-caliber second baseman or corner outfielder, Cleveland really needs to add depth. Some of that could come internally, as budding prospects Greg Allen and Jake Bauers have both spent time alongside 2019 rookie Oscar Mercado in the outfield.

However, despite their prospect pedigrees, they are not ready for full-time roles in 2020 if the Indians want to stay in the hunt for an AL Wild Card slot. To supplement this lack of depth, Chris Taylor could provide a perfect fit to go along with Corey Seager.

Taylor becomes an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2021 season. For 2020, Taylor is likely to make around $5 million, which would make him a bargain for the Indians as a second baseman with the ability to play the corner outfield slots as well.

Taylor’s low cost and solid track record make him a perfect fit for the Indians, whose window still would not close by swapping Lindor for Seager and Taylor, along with a few minor league prospects certainly.

But maybe the Indians don’t want the biggest pieces of their return to be two short-term major leaguers, so what are some prospect packages that could work?

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