Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the White Sox looking to trade Todd Frazier?
The White Sox are in the middle of a rebuild and want to move Frazier before he hits free agency at the end of the season. Trading an impending free agent like Frazier is one of their top priorities during the rebuild.
How much is Todd Frazier making and why does that matter for a trade?
Frazier is scheduled to earn $12.5 million for the season, but by the Trade Deadline his remaining salary will be less than half of that. That lower cost makes him a more affordable target for contending teams like the Red Sox.
Why would the Red Sox need Todd Frazier at third base?
Boston is giving Pablo Sandoval another shot at third base in 2017, but he has struggled badly since signing a five-year, $95 million deal in 2015, appearing in just three games in 2016 due to injury and being overweight and inconsistent. If Sandoval struggles again, the Red Sox will need a replacement since top prospect Rafael Devers is still a few years away from the majors.
What prospects could the White Sox get from Boston in a Todd Frazier trade?
Two prospects who make sense for the White Sox are pitcher Jason Groome and first baseman Sam Travis. Groome is the Red Sox third-best prospect and the 41st-best in baseball, while Travis has hit .303 with 22 home runs and 151 RBIs in the minors and would immediately be one of the best bats in Chicago's farm system.
What kind of numbers has Todd Frazier put up in his MLB career?
Over 791 major league games, Frazier has hit .250 with 148 home runs, 422 RBIs, and 58 stolen bases. He is coming off a 40 home run season and has hit at least 29 homers in each of the past three years.