Miami Marlins Trade Target: Seth Brown

[Kevin Barral]

Brown's versatility, low salary and remaining years of club control could appeal to Miami.

As the Marlins continue their quiet offseason, we look for players who would fit on this team and be realistic to acquire. It is unlikely that the Marlins add any major names to their team, but there are other specific targets out there who make sense that Peter Bendix could be possibly looking at.

The Oakland Athletics aren’t looking to compete anytime soon and do have a couple of veteran players that could be going out the door if another team is willing enough to deal for them. Bendix should make a call and work a trade for outfielder Seth Brown.

In 2023, Brown had a down year, slashing .222/.286/.405/.692 with 14 home runs, 52 RBIs and a 92 wRC+. However, the season before, Brown slashed .230/.305/.444/.749 with 25 home runs, 73 RBIs and a 116 wRC+.

 

Along with primarily playing right field, Brown has spent time at first base, which gives him the positional flexibility that the Marlins need in this case. Although Josh Bell is back with the Marlins, it is on a one-year deal, so his future beyond 2024 is undecided. Brown would be able to slide right into first base if Bell is gone, but also, gives Miami another DH option now that Jorge Soler is all but gone.

In terms of DRS, Brown was actually above league average at every position he played this season, except first base where he was exactly at league average. Certainly a positive that shouldn't be taken for granted.

Brown is currently set to make $2.6M after avoiding arbitration with the Athletics this year and will become a free agent in 2027, so still some years of control there for the 31-year-old.

The Athletics would be seeking prospects from the Marlins minor league system, though Brown shouldn't cost any of Miami's true top talents. Switch-hitting infielder Ian Lewis could maybe benefit from a new destination given his struggles during his age-20 season. The Marlins could also attach Peyton Burdick to the deal. Burdick is coming off of a 24-homer year at AAA Jacksonville, but hasn’t been able to establish himself at the big league level due to strikeout issues. If things don’t pan out well for him immediately in Oakland, he has two minor league options left.

Brown is the type of player profile Bendix could look to add to his team because of his versatility, low salary and remaining years of club control.

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[blackmarketbaby.com]

Sign Carlos Santana instead, to play 1B. Slide Bell into the DH role. Keep farm assets. Two switch hitters with power in the lineup every day.

[Brock Beauchamp]

8 minutes ago, blackmarketbaby.com said:

Sign Carlos Santana instead, to play 1B. Slide Bell into the DH role. Keep farm assets. Two switch hitters with power in the lineup every day.

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