Headlines

  • Blue Jays Acquire Steven Matz
  • Mets Have Made Offer To Trevor Bauer
  • Yankees Sign Corey Kluber
  • Yankees Re-Sign DJ LeMahieu
  • Padres Re-Sign Jurickson Profar
  • Giants Reach Agreement With Tommy La Stella
  • Previous
  • Next
Register
Login
  • Hoops Rumors
  • Pro Football Rumors
  • Pro Hockey Rumors

MLB Trade Rumors

  • Home
  • Teams
    • AL East
      • Baltimore Orioles
      • Boston Red Sox
      • New York Yankees
      • Tampa Bay Rays
      • Toronto Blue Jays
    • AL Central
      • Chicago White Sox
      • Cleveland Indians
      • Detroit Tigers
      • Kansas City Royals
      • Minnesota Twins
    • AL West
      • Houston Astros
      • Los Angeles Angels
      • Oakland Athletics
      • Seattle Mariners
      • Texas Rangers
    • NL East
      • Atlanta Braves
      • Miami Marlins
      • New York Mets
      • Philadelphia Phillies
      • Washington Nationals
    • NL Central
      • Chicago Cubs
      • Cincinnati Reds
      • Milwaukee Brewers
      • Pittsburgh Pirates
      • St. Louis Cardinals
    • NL West
      • Arizona Diamondbacks
      • Colorado Rockies
      • Los Angeles Dodgers
      • San Diego Padres
      • San Francisco Giants
  • About
    • MLB Trade Rumors
    • Tim Dierkes
    • Writing team
    • Advertise
    • Archives
  • Contact
  • Tools
    • 2020-21 Top 50 MLB Free Agents With Predictions
    • 2020-21 MLB Free Agent Tracker
    • 2020-21 MLB Free Agent List
    • Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2021
    • 2021 MLB Arbitration Tracker
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Extension Tracker
    • Agency Database
    • Last 100 Comments
  • NBA/NFL/NHL
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors
  • App
  • Chats
Go To Pro Hockey Rumors
Go To Hoops Rumors

Nationals Open To Moving Carter Kieboom In Trade Talks

By Mark Polishuk | December 22, 2020 at 2:41pm CDT

As the Nationals continue to explore their offseason trade options, the team is “definitely open” to including former top prospect Carter Kieboom in negotiations, The Athletic’s Britt Ghiroli reports (Twitter links).  Right-handed pitching prospects Cade Cavalli and Jackson Rutledge, however, are not available.

Washington went into the 2020 season hoping Kieboom could step in as the new everyday third baseman, after Anthony Rendon left for the Angels in free agency.  While nobody expected Kieboom to match Rendon’s All-Star level of production, the Nats surely hoped for more than the .202/.344/.212 slash line Kieboom delivered over 122 plate appearances.  The lack of hitting led the Nationals to demote Kieboom to their alternate training site for just shy of two weeks, and his season was also shortened by a wrist injury in the final week of play.

Aside from a respectable OBP, there wasn’t much to like about Kieboom’s first extended taste of Major League action, as he didn’t make much hard contact and next to no power — Kieboom had the lowest slugging percentage of any player in baseball with at least 120 PA.  However, Kieboom showed lots of pop in the minors, hitting .287/.378/.469 with 45 homers in 1462 PA in the Washington farm system after being drafted 28th overall in 2016.

Considering this prospect pedigree, Kieboom’s age (23) and the fact that the 2020 season was about the most difficult of possible circumstances for a younger player to acclimate himself to the big leagues, it is certainly very possible that Kieboom can break out in the near future.  As such, Ghiroli notes that the Nationals surely aren’t going to “give him away” in any trade, if they were to deal him whatsoever.  It’s probably safe to assume most teams also still see Kieboom as a valuable trade chip, so D.C. would only deal Kieboom as the centerpiece of a trade for an established MLB player — perhaps even at third base, to solidify that position.

Cavalli and Rutledge are widely seen as the top two prospects in a Washington farm system that is heavy on pitching, particularly right-handers.  The sheer amount of depth makes it possible that the Nationals might be willing to discuss one of those less highly-regarded prospects (say, in the 5-10 range of their top ten list) but it also makes sense that they’re not budging on moving Cavalli or Rutledge, both first-round picks in the last two drafts.

Share 0 Retweet 8 Send via email0

Cade Cavalli Carter Kieboom Jackson Rutledge Washington Nationals

MLBTR Chat Transcript
Main
Brewers Claim Tim Lopes
109 comments
newest oldest

Comments

  1. Alex Bregman

    1 month ago

    Heard they renaming the “Mendoza Line” to the Kabooom

    2 Like
    Reply
    • adc6r

      1 month ago

      Oh my! How Original!
      [sarcasm Alert]

      1 Like
      Reply
  2. DocBB

    1 month ago

    Eugenio Suarez for Kieboom and Luis Garcia

    Like
    Reply
    • Luc 2

      1 month ago

      Way to much. Garcia is Nats future 2B.

      3 Like
      Reply
      • Veejh

        1 month ago

        Yeah, not happening.

        1 Like
        Reply
      • DocBB

        1 month ago

        2B is overrated with the shift. If he was a SS, CF or C then yes. Anybody can play 2B these days

        1 Like
        Reply
        • lowtalker1

          1 month ago

          Not true

          Like
          Reply
        • DocBB

          1 month ago

          Moustakas and Travis Shaw say hi

          Like
          Reply
      • letmeclearmythroat74

        1 month ago

        Yeah well Suarez is the Reds current 3Bman. I mighty good one at that … one of the top offensive 3B in league … I have no interest in Kaeboom. Garcia is not an overpay for a guy currently performing at a very high level now.

        Like
        Reply
      • Padres458

        1 month ago

        2nd basemen have no value.

        Like
        Reply
        • troll

          1 month ago

          altuve

          Like
          Reply
    • DTDATL

      1 month ago

      Suarez isn’t gonna fetch any big names prospects.

      1 Like
      Reply
      • Luc 2

        1 month ago

        he may cuz he has 4 years left on his contract

        2 Like
        Reply
        • Laughing@You

          1 month ago

          That helps when they are cheap years. He’s overpaid atm

          1 Like
          Reply
        • votto68

          1 month ago

          Average annual salary of $11M is not an overpay.

          7 Like
          Reply
        • mlb1225

          1 month ago

          He’s owed just under $45 million across the next 4 seasons. Between 2018 and 2019, he ranked as a top 15 batter in wRC+, wOBA and OPS. The only third basemen to have a higher wRC+, wOBA or OPS than him were Alex Bregman, Anthony Rendon and Nolan Arenado. Oh yea, and the only guy to have more home runs than him was Mike Trout, by only 1. Teams would kill for that kind of production for less than $12 million a year. Yea he struggled in 2020, but are you going to judge him based on 231 plate appearances or the 1268 he had between ’18-’19?

          4 Like
          Reply
        • letmeclearmythroat74

          1 month ago

          Not even close to an overpay compared to production. I think you better take a closer look at his production. He’s not far off from the top 3B in baseball.

          1 Like
          Reply
        • ShawnM 2

          1 month ago

          And he was coming off a shoulder injury. Missed the first part of the season

          Like
          Reply
        • Laughing@You

          1 month ago

          Look, I’m saying he doesn’t have surplus trade value because I actually am paying attention to the most recent season, and I understand what surplus value is

          It’s fun to just pretend it doesn’t count, but he was a ~104 wRC and OPS+ In 2020. He was a subpar defender at 3b in 2020 and already was trending that direction. He’s not finishing the contract at 3B.

          How much does it cost to get a 1B who can’t hit? 11m a year? And it may not apply to 2021, but what about 2023? Or his 2025 option for 15M? That’s a guaranteed bargain NOW? BS

          Therefore, he does NOT have surplus trade value at this time. To me

          Everyone can pretend 2020 doesn’t count or justify with injury. None of those things improve his value. A shoulder injury to a power hitter is a death sentence. He hasn’t shown he has the power back yet. It could take 3 years. It could never fully return. NO ONE HAS ANY IDEA

          But you all want to write it off and pretend Suarez still has his 2019 value BEFORE his freaking surgery and mediocre year. Then call me dumb! Hahahaha

          You want teams to pay 11M for 4 years(option for 5) in a depressed market with Covid AND give up premium talent, all when he had his worst year at the plate and an injury GM’s should be TERRIFIED of

          So sure, if he magically becomes 2019 Suarez again, he’s a bargain. But at this point it’s less than 50/50 he ever hits 40 bombs again imo. Shoulder surgery is not a joke, and 40 Hrs is hard. Sorry you all are so biased you ignore recent facts that negate your argument.

          1 Like
          Reply
        • Laughing@You

          1 month ago

          Oh goodie. A power hitter with a shoulder injury who comes back and has no power. Oh and FIVE more years coming his way with the option

          What could possibly go wrong!?

          Like
          Reply
        • bigjonempire

          1 month ago

          Laughing@You – You aren’t nearly as smart as you think you are.

          2 Like
          Reply
        • DocBB

          1 month ago

          What bigjonempire said…

          Like
          Reply
        • DocBB

          1 month ago

          Has no power? He hit 15 HR in 2020…that would equate to 40HR in a full season. Try again…LOL

          Like
          Reply
        • jbigz12

          1 month ago

          Laughing@You is taking the argument to one extreme. But there are some valid points in there. This isn’t a great time to sell Suarez if you think he’s going to bounce back. There’s far more questions on him after 2020. If the Reds truly believe he’ll be back and they can eat the payroll—it probably makes more sense to trade him at the deadline.

          Like
          Reply
        • Laughing@You

          1 month ago

          Yeah. I’m the dumb one because im cautious that a guy who came back from a shoulder injury and put up his lowest slugging and OBP numbers in years… may not be be the same guy he was before he went under the knife

          And his defense was average before the shoulder injuries. It won’t be improving. If the bat isn’t as good as it was before…. he’s no longer the bargain you pretend he is

          Like
          Reply
      • bigredsfan41017

        1 month ago

        Why won’t he, any teams that wants Suarez have to give up prospects. Suarez under control for a few more years and with his 49 homers he’s worth a lot. You have to give up talent to get talent!

        5 Like
        Reply
      • DocBB

        1 month ago

        Suarez has averaged 4 WAR the last 3 full seasons. Even last year he would have been good for about 2.5 WAR over a prorated season despite it being an off year for him. $11M for a 4 WAR player controlled for 4+ yrs is a steal. Bryce Harper hasn’t averaged 4 WAR over the last 3 full seasons and he makes $28M a year,,,

        Ya nobody wants that though…you’re right

        3 Like
        Reply
      • ruckus727

        1 month ago

        Everybody in this thread who says Suarez isn’t worth a couple good prospects or isn’t worth some “fill in the blank” prospect straight up, is flat out stupid. You might as well find a new sport to fan on. Take your unproven prospects and have fun winning AAA championships. Me? I’ll take the guy who’s playing third everyday in the bigs and mashing 40+ bombs on a super reasonable contract.

        5 Like
        Reply
        • cygnus2112

          1 month ago

          Preach

          1 Like
          Reply
        • rememberthecoop

          1 month ago

          You go girl!

          1 Like
          Reply
        • Laughing@You

          1 month ago

          Everyone who thinks a shoulder surgery to a power hitter is something to ignore and won’t impact his trade value and/future production are the ones you should be laughing at

          ESPECIALLY when he comes back and… has no power

          Like
          Reply
        • adc6r

          1 month ago

          @Ruckus
          It really depends on the prospects. Even when “Value” lines up well it has as much to do with the acquiring teams farm system and he impact the trade would have on other MLB positions over the next few years. The Nats do not draft very many position prospects but always have a bevy of pitching. the franchise top ten is all pitchers. While Kieboom might be a piece I think it is just as likely the (potential) trade would be more likely to be pitcher prospect heavy

          Like
          Reply
        • DocBB

          1 month ago

          Do you even look at stats before you even post?? He had 15 HR in 2020 which would equal 40 HR in a full season…

          Like
          Reply
        • Natsman1

          1 month ago

          Did he come back and have a crappy season because of the surgery or did he just have an off year? A shoulder injury does not impact a player’s value until it’s been determined whether or not the player recovered fully and has no long term effects. Potential trade partners with the Reds are going to know the guy had surgery and will do their due diligence on him. Rizzo isn’t stupid, he’s not going to give up significant value for damaged goods ***if*** that is who Suarez is.

          Like
          Reply
        • Laughing@You

          1 month ago

          283/366/526
          270/358/572

          *MAJOR SURGERY*

          202/312/470

          You’re telling me #3 is like 1+2? His slugging was over 100 points lower than 2019. A 470 slugger puts up about 25-30 bombs a year. As he did for multiple seasons pre 2018

          A 500+ slugger, especially closing in on 600, can hit 35-50 bombs, 18+19 Suarez. And park helps a lot. But Suarez was not that man in 2020

          Keep talking crap. He morphed back into the “power hitter” that hits 25-30 bombs and I have the numbers to prove it. You want to pretend he’s a 50 HR threat. The slugging doesn’t say that…

          So yea. I looked at stats. Just way more than the number of HRs, which is clearly all you checked out

          Like
          Reply
        • Natsman1

          1 month ago

          Congratulations to Suarez for a fine 2020 season. In his 7th MLB season, his slugging % was the 3rd highest of his career, and higher than his career average. Prorating his 2020 numbers into a reg 162 game season, he would’ve finished with the 2nd highest number of HR’s in his career. The strikeouts are the strikeouts. Can’t have everything.

          Like
          Reply
        • Laughing@You

          1 month ago

          If you’re excited because he lost his last 2 years of power progression, not sure what to say

          His slugging was under 500 for the first time since 2018 and his OPS was lowest in 4 years. That doesn’t scream “invest in me with money and your young players!”

          No intelligent executive sees shoulder surgery+Power decline and gets excited. Just dumb fans who live in the past

          Like
          Reply
        • Natsman1

          1 month ago

          I see your fan club here just keeps growing and growing.

          “No intelligent executive sees shoulder surgery…” — I like your approach, tough guy. Candid and all that. So let’s point the finger back at you. Mike Rizzo has supposedly checked into Suarez. So you’re saying Rizzo is not intelligent? LOL< his track record speaks for itself. Do yourself a favor: contact Rizzo and let him know what a terrible mistake he's making, and that he must be a "dumb fan", too. After he's done laughing, he'll probably set you up in a General Manager's job. At a gas station.

          Like
          Reply
        • Laughing@You

          1 month ago

          Wtf are you complaining about?! Rizzo if anything supports my point

          He checked if he could get him cheap. Hell the reds prolly called him. But that doesn’t mean he’s trading assets like it’s 2019 Suarez. You’re just dumb if you think Rizzo getting a call from the Reds supports the thinking that executives enjoy Shoulder surgery for their power hitters

          Ask Adrian Gonzalez how shoulders heal? Hanley Ramirez? There’s SO MANY that never heal, and most require at a minimum multiple seasons to get back to full production

          Again. Looking for a bargain doesn’t help your point he has full 2019 value. IF he actually gave up Kieboom, sure. But that’s not happening. I like how you call me tough guy so you can try to act tough lol. Calm down you poodle. No one cares what you think

          Like
          Reply
        • Laughing@You

          1 month ago

          So mr loud mouth with no brain. Your complains prove nothing other than you put WAY too much stock into a bs rumor about a phone call

          I put weight in…. surgeries. Boy who’s process is smarter!? Pound sand

          Like
          Reply
        • Natsman1

          1 month ago

          Wrong. You haven’t supported ANYTHING Rizzo has done.

          You haven’t made any “points” in this thread other than speculate like everyone else. “He checked to see if he could get him cheap” — LOL, you were next to Rizzo when he said this? And now Cincy “prolly” called Rizzo.? real solid there, LOL.

          So according to you, Mike Rizzo has made his mark in Washington by making deals on the cheap for position players with alleged shoulder issues that are according to you are devastatingly horrible. Isn’t that interesting. BS.

          “If he actually gave up Kieboom, but that’s not happening”. Whew, good thing you were in the room when Rizzo covered that. There have been NO media reports about what The Nats offered, IF they even made an offer. NONE. Zero. Zilch.

          And please, stop pretending you dont care what me or other people think. That’s more BS. You care about what EVERYONE posts in this thread because you come running like a dog to a bone every time someone doesnt buy you into your blindass nonsense. It’s fun to watch you pee down your leg, though. Merry Christmas, Brenda.

          Like
          Reply
      • cygnus2112

        1 month ago

        Ludicrous

        1 Like
        Reply
    • Bjoe

      1 month ago

      Wouldn’t give up Garcia for Suarez straight up

      1 Like
      Reply
      • DocBB

        1 month ago

        LMFAO

        2 Like
        Reply
      • adc6r

        1 month ago

        And trade a hole at third to a long term hole at 2B

        Like
        Reply
    • Bjoe

      1 month ago

      Suarez isn’t worth Kieboom straight up

      Like
      Reply
      • dan55

        1 month ago

        Lol “Suarez isn’t worth Kieboom straight up.” From everything we’ve seen so far in the majors, the Nationals would have to give up Kieboom plus other prospects if they want Suarez. Suarez is a really good player, and Kieboom looks like he might end up as a bust.

        6 Like
        Reply
        • mlb1225

          1 month ago

          Suarez was super underrated. Only Mike Trout hit more home runs than him in 2018-2019. Trout had 84 and Suarez had 83. He was overall a top 15 batter in baseball.

          2 Like
          Reply
      • DocBB

        1 month ago

        You are nuts. Suarez has averaged 4 WAR the last 3 full seasons. Even last year he would have been good for about 2.5 WAR over a prorated season despite it being an off year for him. $11M for a 4 WAR player is a steal. Do you know how to do math?

        4 Like
        Reply
        • Laughing@You

          1 month ago

          Do you know what shoulder surgery is Doc? Who TF cares about what he did before he went under the knife

          He’s a new guy till he proves he’s his old self

          Like
          Reply
        • DocBB

          1 month ago

          Ya…I actually perform shoulder surgery hence my name. He hit 15 HR last year=40HR in a regular season.

          Like
          Reply
        • Laughing@You

          1 month ago

          Yet you can only look at counting stats, not understand how his slugging percentage indicates he wasn’t that great of a power hitter?

          I’m going to ring the BS bell

          Like
          Reply
    • adc6r

      1 month ago

      NO!
      Garcia stands a good chance of being an effective 2B for years to come and is very controllable for a long period of time.

      Like
      Reply
    • colelovesthenats121

      1 month ago

      Fight me

      Like
      Reply
    • balkmove69

      1 month ago

      What makes you think the Ted’s WANT Kieboom?

      Like
      Reply
      • balkmove69

        1 month ago

        Excuse me, the Reds.

        Like
        Reply
  3. SCHWING and A Miss

    1 month ago

    “I’ll give you this former top prospect who seems to be a flop for your established MLB player”.(chuckling he covers the phone and gathers himself), knowing as silly as it sounds it works…over and over again

    1 Like
    Reply
    • seamaholic

      1 month ago

      You’re ignoring cost and age. Yes, Suarez for Kieboom and a low level prospect would seem to be a reasonable trade.

      Like
      Reply
      • SCHWING and A Miss

        1 month ago

        Nah, I get it….reasonable salary, big power, a solid glove and several years of control for a prospect or two feels like a mistake.

        1 Like
        Reply
  4. FatChance65

    1 month ago

    Where’s the Kieboom? There’s supposed to be an earth-shattering Kieboom!

    5 Like
    Reply
    • asaw780

      1 month ago

      +1 Martian hijinx

      3 Like
      Reply
    • astrosfansince1974

      1 month ago

      Awesome

      Like
      Reply
    • connfyoozed

      1 month ago

      You beat me to it. I’ve used that in previous Kieboom threads but it’s plenty good enough IMO for anyone to use it again.

      Like
      Reply
  5. Bone Spurs-N-Harmony

    1 month ago

    Jed Hoyer on line 1

    2 Like
    Reply
  6. Luc 2

    1 month ago

    Suarez for Kieboom, Tim Cate, and Cash

    Like
    Reply
  7. Mrtwotone

    1 month ago

    I think they would regret this. It’s way to early to give up on this kid.

    2 Like
    Reply
    • mlb1225

      1 month ago

      Definitely. He’s had less than 200 plate appearaces in the majors. At the beginning of 2019 he was seen as a futire star. He needs another chance before he’s written off.

      Like
      Reply
  8. Bone Spurs-N-Harmony

    1 month ago

    Willson Contreras for Kieboom and Cole Henry

    1 Like
    Reply
  9. dpsmith22

    1 month ago

    Keiboom was rushed.Give him some time before we think he’s AAAA material. Bergman was in AA at Keiboom’s age.

    2 Like
    Reply
    • Natsman1

      1 month ago

      Kieboom was drafted in 2016. he’s 23. How was he rushed?

      Like
      Reply
      • balkmove69

        1 month ago

        19 out of high school.

        Like
        Reply
  10. larkraxm

    1 month ago

    Sounds like they know something about their prospect that you don’t. Now that they have exposed him its too late. You have to let other teams think he is a prospect and pretend like you don’t want to trade him and then at the last minute you trade Jesus Montero to the Mariners.

    1 Like
    Reply
    • astrosfansince1974

      1 month ago

      Basing any decision simply on 2020 numbers is stupid

      1 Like
      Reply
      • larkraxm

        1 month ago

        I’m guessing this isn’t based on numbers…work ethic, attitude??? They know something you don’t know about their prospect.

        Like
        Reply
        • Natsman1

          1 month ago

          Or not.

          Like
          Reply
    • DocBB

      1 month ago

      That’s the part that scares me. Kind of like when the Reds were more than happy to trade Taylor Trammell…who was then traded a second time in less than a year and went on to post a .689 OPS year at AA

      Like
      Reply
  11. Tatsumaki

    1 month ago

    This guy is in same boat as adell, high pedigree and moved up too soon and hurt their value.

    2 Like
    Reply
  12. adshadbolt

    1 month ago

    They should trade him I just done see “it” in his swing I think if they can land a big league bet for him do it play Castor or Garcia at third get a big bat at first or right and go at it

    Like
    Reply
  13. mike156

    1 month ago

    Waiter comes to the table….”May I suggest the fresh Kieboom? It wasn’t very good yesterday, but the chef has placed a high value on its future, and, a quite appropriately, the price reflects that.”

    1 Like
    Reply
  14. Alex Bregman

    1 month ago

    Suarez is better than Kieboom will ever be.

    2 Like
    Reply
  15. BobSacamano

    1 month ago

    There’s your next JD Martinez, Mr Avila. Please give us something this off-season.

    Like
    Reply
  16. GoLandCrabs

    1 month ago

    Kieboom for Tony Gonsolin. Nats need a 4-5 starter desperately. Dodgers get a young RH bat.

    Like
    Reply
    • seamaholic

      1 month ago

      Nats have pitching prospects lined up like flights at Dulles. They could use a patch for this year, a veteran who can eat innings in the 5-hole. But not only is Gonsolin not that, but they don’t have to trade Kieboom for it.

      Like
      Reply
      • GoLandCrabs

        1 month ago

        Gonsolin has actually been a solid major league player unlike Kieboom. Cheap controllable pitching is expensive.

        Like
        Reply
      • Laughing@You

        1 month ago

        Who needs a 26 year old who’s already posted a 2.31 era (matching 2.29 FIP) over a full year as a starter, 1.3 BB/9, a career era of 2.60 and has 2 years of playoff experience. While not a FA till 2027

        Ewwww

        I’d rather have a 35 year old because he’s a vet!

        Like
        Reply
  17. Papabueno

    1 month ago

    I’m not sure Kieboom will work out, but selling low seems like a bad idea.

    Like
    Reply
    • adc6r

      1 month ago

      How ya doin’ Papa?
      I still think Kieboom was rushed when came up for the first time When Turner went down. His 2019 stats point to a need for more seasoning. Last season was just such weird environment that he never was able to get his head in the game until he came back from the secondary site.

      We still don’t know what the ceiling is for Kieboom. I really think this is a what if trade scenario for Rizzo. Collecting date that will allow him to make a deal to improve the team. I really think Mason Denaburg, Cole Henry & even Will Crow.

      Like
      Reply
      • Papabueno

        1 month ago

        Hey D. Happy Holidays!!

        1 Like
        Reply
  18. SalaryCapMyth

    1 month ago

    Interesting. I wonder what Nationals fans think about this.

    I would imagine last seasons dismal showing is only going to decrease his value a little in the minds of other GM’s so I think CK and company could still fetch a very productive player. With the hole at 3B, you might be tempted to talk to the Reds about Suarez.

    He has a hot bath with a bad glove. Just like Kieboom, I can’t imagine GM’s putting a whole lot of value in the previous shortened season except that his glove wasn’t poor in just 2020. It was bad in 2019 as well.

    2019 -4 DRS / -0.2 UZR
    2020 -4 DRS / -1.3 UZR

    That’s starting to show some unfortunate consistent reason to be concerned about his ability at 3B though I wouldn’t describe him as a butcher either. I guess it really depends on how much you value defense.

    Like
    Reply
    • SalaryCapMyth

      1 month ago

      bath=bat. Man, I am going to get some guff on that one. =D

      Like
      Reply
      • WereAllJustGuestsHere

        1 month ago

        The line is better with the word bath. You stumbled onto something brilliantly funny.

        Like
        Reply
    • adc6r

      1 month ago

      Your really going to judge a SS prospects defense on his play at third base learning the position from scratch?
      His Defense at short when he came up to see where he was at was not good but his overall defense trended upward all season. The Nats have not expressed an abundance of concern on the glove side. The problem was he appeared to be overmatched at the plate early in the year, especially chasing out of the zone . He did a better job of getting on base when recalled but still needs to make good contact more often Remember his age too when evaluating performance

      Like
      Reply
  19. WouldSettleForWildcard

    1 month ago

    Maybe the Braves trade a floundering young pitcher for Kieboom and team him with Riley and Camargo to solidify their unquestioned league lead in young, once promising, now struggling third-basemen?

    Like
    Reply
  20. mlbdodgerfan2015

    1 month ago

    Who has more trade value Kieboom or Lux? Bigger disappointment? Still relatively small sample sizes. The conundrum is keeping these guys hoping for better production or selling lower before trade value evaporates. I’d think most GMs hate selling low so they’ll keep them unless presented with a too hood to be true trade scenario.

    Like
    Reply
    • dan55

      1 month ago

      Lux has higher trade value. He was a higher rated prospect, and even though he hasn’t really done much in the majors, he has had less of an oppurtunity than Kieboom.

      1 Like
      Reply
    • Laughing@You

      1 month ago

      Lux was believed to have Covid and his season never really got started. Kieboom just sucked

      and lux was the better prospect to begin with

      Like
      Reply
    • DocBB

      1 month ago

      Lux easily and by far

      Like
      Reply
  21. jim stem

    1 month ago

    So much for ‘can’t miss’ prospects. He’s looking like another perfect example why it’s ok to trade highly rated minor leaguers for PROVEN mlb performers.

    1 Like
    Reply
  22. anthonyd4412

    1 month ago

    Krissy Bryant for Kieboom

    Like
    Reply
  23. mrmackey

    1 month ago

    Kieboom’s bat might go Boom in Coors.

    Nats have been interested in Arenado…

    Like
    Reply
    • adc6r

      1 month ago

      MrMackey [mmmkay]
      Not since Arenado signed his current contract. The Nats need the payroll flexibility to offer their own player Free Agent level contracts. Arenado is also a long term salary weight that would impact payroll for a long time .to come

      Like
      Reply
  24. Asfan0780

    1 month ago

    Rizzo and beane have extensive trade history. Matt Chapman free agent after 2023, the team has no money, boras the agent so Chapman is likely gone at some point. Chapman for keiboom and Robles? Maybe expand the deal to get piscotty as a short term Robles fill in. Then maybe A’s have the salary room to pursue semien signing or kolton Wong. And Sheldon neuse can be ready to take over at 3rd base

    Like
    Reply
    • adc6r

      1 month ago

      If you are giving up Kieboom for Matt Chapman I don’t see giving up Robles [and creating a second hole in the OF] in the same trade.

      You can’t ust through the players who had a bad year last year on the trading block and expect Filet Mignon in return. A more ikely scenario would be Carter and on of the 5-10 prospects (if you had to fill it out at all.

      mlb.com/prospects/nationals/

      Like
      Reply
      • tjbarnaba

        1 month ago

        It would cost so much more for Matt Chapman. So much more.

        Like
        Reply
  25. ahh

    1 month ago

    Rockies should offer Arenado for Kieboom and the Nats #3 pitching prospect.

    Like
    Reply
  26. Rhyde1990

    1 month ago

    I’m sorry, but the guy has played 44 games, with most of them coming during a train wreck of a season. This guy should definitely not be moved. Played very well in the minors, and was their top prospect for a reason.

    Like
    Reply
    • adc6r

      1 month ago

      @Rhyhe1990
      yea but the MLB team needs production this season & at positions that are traditionally high offensive output. [1B, 3B corner OF}

      My preference is to hold Kieboom and give him a (more) normal season to establish himself. Depending on the signings, he does not have to be the starter and can get a Utility path forward that allows for more playing time and better grounding in multiple positions. But I think whatever his role he will be a vastly improved player.

      As far as trades go, my suspicion is that Rizzo is setting market value and seeing if Kieboom can give him a more controllable needed piece. if the market is not there you keep the asset and do everything you can to develop him.

      Like
      Reply
  27. Natsman1

    1 month ago

    Reading the comments in here gives me a headache. It’s the latest installment of “We must assess NOW whether Unproven Player X is a bust or a star”, sponsored by MLBTR commenters.

    The best approach is a measured approach: give the kid 400 AB’s before making any bold declarations about his worth, not after 143 AB’s after 2 seasons. 3/4 of the Nats roster SUCKED in 2020. Not just Kieboom.

    Anyone who watched him knows he is pressing at the plate, he needs to relax and let the game come to him. Whatever you think of Kieboom, Rizzo is not going to allow a trade partner to significantly devalue him.

    1 Like
    Reply
  28. Modified_6

    1 month ago

    Gallo ??

    Like
    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Please login to leave a reply.
Log in Register

ad: 300x250_1_MLB

    Top Stories

    Blue Jays Acquire Steven Matz

    Mets Have Made Offer To Trevor Bauer

    Yankees Sign Corey Kluber

    Yankees Re-Sign DJ LeMahieu

    Padres Re-Sign Jurickson Profar

    Giants Reach Agreement With Tommy La Stella

    Nationals Sign Jon Lester

    Blue Jays To Sign Marcus Semien

    Tigers To Sign Wilson Ramos

    Twins To Sign Andrelton Simmons

    Recent

    Blue Jays Acquire Steven Matz

    Mets Have Made Offer To Trevor Bauer

    Central News & Rumors: E. Rosario, A. Rosario, Rodon, Lester, Kuhl

    Giants Interested In Joc Pederson

    Why I Don’t Use WHIP

    Yankees Sign Corey Kluber

    Yankees Re-Sign DJ LeMahieu

    Testimonials From Trade Rumors Front Office Subscribers

    Padres Re-Sign Jurickson Profar

    Giants Reach Agreement With Tommy La Stella

    Latest Rumors & News

    Latest Rumors & News

    • Trevor Bauer Rumors
    • Kris Bryant Rumors
    • J.T. Realmuto Rumors
    • Marcell Ozuna Rumors
    • Masahiro Tanaka Rumors
    Trade Rumors App for iOS and Android

    MLBTR Features

    MLBTR Features

    • Go Ad-Free
    • How To Set Up Notifications For Breaking News
    • 2020-21 Top 50 MLB Free Agents With Predictions
    • 2020-21 MLB Free Agent Tracker
    • 2020-21 MLB Free Agent List
    • Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2021
    • 2021 MLB Arbitration Tracker
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Extension Tracker
    • Agency Database
    • MLBTR On Twitter
    • MLBTR On Facebook
    • Team Facebook Pages
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors

    Rumors By Team

    • Angels Rumors
    • Astros Rumors
    • Athletics Rumors
    • Blue Jays Rumors
    • Braves Rumors
    • Brewers Rumors
    • Cardinals Rumors
    • Cubs Rumors
    • Diamondbacks Rumors
    • Dodgers Rumors
    • Giants Rumors
    • Indians Rumors
    • Mariners Rumors
    • Marlins Rumors
    • Mets Rumors
    • Nationals Rumors
    • Orioles Rumors
    • Padres Rumors
    • Phillies Rumors
    • Pirates Rumors
    • Rangers Rumors
    • Rays Rumors
    • Red Sox Rumors
    • Reds Rumors
    • Rockies Rumors
    • Royals Rumors
    • Tigers Rumors
    • Twins Rumors
    • White Sox Rumors
    • Yankees Rumors

    ad: 160x600_MLB

    Navigation

    • Sitemap
    • Archives
    • Feeds by Team

    MLBTR INFO

    • Advertise
    • About
    • Commenting Policy
    • Privacy Policy

    Connect

    • Contact Us
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
    • RSS Feed

    MLB Trade Rumors is not affiliated with Major League Baseball, MLB or MLB.com

    hide arrowsFOX Sports Engage Network scroll to top
    Close

    Desktop Version | Switch To Mobile Version