Stock Up, Stock Down on MLB's Top Projected Trade Targets Entering May

Baseball's non-waiver trade deadline might still be three months away, but it's never too early to take a look at the biggest names that could potentially be on the move as it draws near.

While teams are able to make trades in April and May, baseball's "trade season" typically doesn't begin until mid-June, when clubs have a better idea of who they are, where they stand and what they need to get where they want to go.

Contenders look to add veteran pieces, preferably on short-term deals, to try to put them over the top in a playoff race, while non-contenders try to maximize their return by acquiring young, controllable talent that can make a relatively quick impact in the majors.

Pitching tends…