The Miami Marlins' decision to wave the white flag and trade second baseman Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres in early May has brought the MLB trade market front and center much sooner than usual.
Who could be the next star on the move?
Ahead, we've highlighted seven players who could wind up being unexpected trade candidates if their team's slow start stretches into the summer, including Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman and St. Louis Cardinals veteran ace Sonny Gray.
Recent roundup articles from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and Bob Nightengale of USA Today helped form an outline for teams and players who could unexpectedly become available this summer.