While most of our attention is on a potential trade of Mookie Betts to the San Diego Padres, another big name has suddenly come into the mix.
After months of waiting, we’ve finally found out that Chicago Cubs third base/outfielder Kris Bryant will be under team control for two more seasons through arbitration.
This is great news for the Cubs as it makes him more valuable in a trade, and it’s great news for teams looking to trade for him as he’s not just a rental player.
A lot of people who think it’s a shortsighted move for the Padres to trade for Mookie because he’s a rental won’t have that same argument for Bryant.