There figures to be more than a few waiver trades in MLB before the August 31 cutoff date next week. Over the next few slides, we'll take a look at some underrated players who could be steals for prospective teams.
Now, obviously the following players have their flaws—they wouldn't be available for trade if they didn't. But each selection has specific traits that will still interest contenders trying to qualify for the postseason.
For Jonny Gomes, it's leadership and playoff experience. For Addison Reed and John Axford, it's strikeout stuff out of the bullpen. Austin Jackson? Top-tier speed and defense. As for Brock Holt? Versatility and energy.
For contenders, those qualities could be the difference between making the playoffs or watching the festivities from the couch in October. Many fans won't consider adding any of these players as a noteworthy transaction, but we're here to let you know why they should.
In the comments section below, let us know how you feel about our selections. Would you be happy if your team snagged one of these players? Which of the following guys would have the most impact with a new team if traded?
Without further ado, let's jump into our list of possible last-minute MLB waiver deadline steals.
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