The Chicago White Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks are having discussions regarding infielder Eduardo Escobar with the 2021 MLB trade deadline just over a month away.
Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported Monday the two clubs continue to negotiate a possible trade for the Diamondbacks infielder. However, Arizona is driving a hard bargain:
“They obviously have been talking,” Heyman said of the latest MLB trade rumors, via 670 The Score. “They are asking for a lot. My understanding is the names (Jake) Burger and (Zack) Collins have come up. I think they’re probably off the table. They’ve probably moved on to others…”
Chicago's interest in Escobar is hardly surprising.
The White Sox were already without key contributors in Eloy Jimenez and Luis Robert before second baseman Nick Madrigal underwent season-ending surgery on his hamstring. Chicago needs offense ahead of MLB's July 30 trade deadline, and Escobar would supply the South Siders with an infield power bat.
Escobar has a .779 OPS, with 17 homers and 52 RBI. He has been especially good in June, slashing .303/.346/.526 with four homers.
The Diamondbacks infielder will undoubtedly be a popular MLB trade deadline target. He's a switch-hitter who can play multiple spots at a fairly high level and also has some speed on the bases. However, Arizona might not be able to sell too big in light of the fact Escobar will be a free agent at the end of the season.
Trade deadline season typically heats up around this time of year in Major League Baseball. Will the two clubs get a deal done, or is Arizona's asking price too high? That remains to be seen.
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