Part 3/11:
Detailed Trade Evaluations
Sunny Gray: The Blue Jays' Potential Acquisition
Valuation & Contract: Sunny Gray is valued negatively at -$19.3 million due to his hefty $35 million salary next season and a mutual option for 2027, which carries a $5 million buyout.
Trade Scenario: Pairing him with $15 million in cash reduces the Blue Jays' obligation to around $20 million for 2026.
Target Fit & Return: The proposed trade involves the Cardinals sending Micah Bucknham, a top-16 prospect valued at $2.3 million. Accepting this deal suggests a reasonable cost for the Blue Jays, providing a rotation featuring Gosman, Sanchez, Bieber, Gray, and Berríos.