Major League Baseball's August waiver trade period can be confusing, but teams can actually still add to and subtract from their current rosters until the August 31 cutoff date.
With that deadline rapidly approaching, we'll take a look at the five best players who remain available on the trade market.
Many of the players on this list are high-profile names with big-money contracts. James Shields, Carlos Gonzalez, Hanley Ramirez, Matt Kemp and Francisco Rodriguez each have their flaws. However, they can still be valuable contributors for a contender looking to improve down the home stretch.
We'll analyze what each of those players can still bring to the table for a potential suitor. We will also take a look at each player's contractual situation, which is just as important as production in these types of deals.
Make sure to let your voice be heard in the comment section below. Would you want to see your team pursue any of the players on this list? What's a reasonable return? Do the lucrative contracts worry you?
Before we dive into the list, let's take a look at some honorable mentions that just missed the cut.
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