Assets depreciate over time. A success story lacks little value when he has met his ceiling. That regards the Red Sox first baseman, Willson Contreras. He is playing to All-Star caliber, but the Red Sox are 4.0 games out of the AL Wild Card and are widely expected to miss the postseason. In such a scenario, he is expendable, and thus, the Red Sox are expected to come close to a trade, if not actually make one by the August 3 deadline. Where do fantasy managers wish him to go?
Contreras has a no-trade clause, which will make this process difficult. Surely, he will demand to play for a contender. The Mariners are a contender. They lead the AL West with the 3rd-best record in the league.
The All-Star will cut into the work of Josh Naylor (1B) and Dominic Canzone (DH). The power-hitter's value comes from driving in runs and playing in the most batter-friendly parks.
Seattle ranks 22nd in on-base percentage. In park factor, Seattle ranks as the toughest for hitters. The Mariners are not the ideal landing spot for Contreras, and they have a contentious depth chart.
The Guardians can use their big power in the heart of their lineup to defeat the White Sox for the AL Central pennant. As they are rumored to be a prime candidate for Contreras, the discussion is warranted.