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MLB Insider Lists White Sox as Perfect Trade Fit for Five-Time All-Star

By Devon Platana

An MLB insider is listing the Chicago White Sox as the perfect trade fit for a five-time All-Star.
An MLB insider is listing the Chicago White Sox as the perfect trade fit for a five-time All-Star. / ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The Chicago White Sox have been disappointing this season for several reasons, but their fans don't care right now. Even after those struggles, the White Sox are only four 3.5 games out of the AL Central's top spot, positioning themselves as potential buyers ahead of next week's trade deadline.

Averaging 4.41 runs per game (No. 16), the White Sox could use some help offensively. One slugger that MLB insider Mike Petriello sees the club potentially pursuing is the Boston Red Sox's J.D. Martinez.

White Sox Trade Rumors

Some fans might be surprised to see Martinez's name involved in trade rumors. At the same time, the Red Sox appear to be heading in the wrong direction lately due to poor play and injuries. Unless there's an immediate turnaround, Boston would be wise to move the upcoming free agent.

The five-time MLB All-Star has nine home runs and 38 RBIs through 81 games this season. Those totals aren't necessarily as impressive as past performances, but they're still more than respectable, as is his .302/.368/.481 slash line.

The White Sox haven't been able to trust outfielders AJ Pollock and Gavin Sheets to consistently produce offense this season. Not only would Martinez be an upgrade over the duo in the batter's box, but he'd also bring valuable experience from the Red Sox's 2018 World Series victory.

Having said that, Petriello thinks it's more likely that Martinez would slot in as the designated hitter. Regardless, he's viewed as a "pure rental," meaning the White Sox won't have to mortgage their future if they plan on seriously pursuing him before Aug. 2.

White Sox World Series Odds

Martinez is the type of player that could give the White Sox's championship odds a boost. FanDuel Sportsbook has Chicago available at +4500 (T-No. 11) to win the 2022 World Series this fall.

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Devon Platana is not a FanDuel employee. In addition to providing DFS gameplay advice, Devon Platana also participates in DFS contests on FanDuel using his personal account, username PepeSilvia0. While the strategies and player selections recommended in his articles are his personal views, he may deploy different strategies and player selections when entering contests with his personal account. The views expressed in their articles are the author's alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of FanDuel.

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