Philadelphia Phillies: 3 trade partners for Jean Segura
It would behoove the Philadelphia Phillies to move Segura.
When the Philadelphia Phillies acquired Jean Segura in 2017, the move felt perfect for the time. They got a high-contact, top of the lineup hitter and absolved themselves of Rhys Hoskins’ defense in left field by moving Carlos Santana in the deal.
Two years later the Phillies need to clear salary, including the over $30 million Segura is owed over the next two seasons plus a buyout for his 2023 season. He’s owed $14.85 in each of the next two years plus a $1 million buyout if a team doesn’t pick up his $17 million option for 2023.
He also has a full no trade clause and is owed a $1 million trade assignment bonus.
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If the Phillies are a player for free agents Andrelton Simmons, Marcus Semien or Didi Gregorius, they’ll have to move Segura. Alec Bohm proved he’s ready to take over third base and Scott Kingery needs to prove himself at second base eventually.
Here are three teams the Phillies would be talking to when it comes to Segura.
The Philadelphia Phillies should check with the Athletics on their pitchers
The Athletics are never a team you expect to add a large payroll, currently in the bottom third of the league with a $60 million budget for 2021. Designated hitter Kris Davis and outfielder Stephen Piscotty are making about 40% of the team’s overall payroll, followed by two arbitration salaries for Mark Canha and Sean Manaea.
If the A’s added Segura’s contract it would be their second-highest behind Davis at $14.85 million each of the next two years.
Oakland is expected to lose several key players this offseason, including shortstop Marcus Semien. Eno Sarris of The Athletic (subscription required) projects Semien to make $35 million over three years, more than what Segura would make if his 2023 option isn’t exercised.
Segura is the same age as Semien, but shown to be more versatile and expected to be relatively cheaper.
To make Segura even cheaper, the Phillies could take on Sean Manaea’s arbitration salary, expected to be around $5 million. The stand-out lefty already has a no-hitter on his resume, but shoulder surgery derailed his young career. He’s still a high-upside arm that the Phillies could take a chance on with another year of control in 2022.
If the A’s do not want to move Manaea, former Phillie Jake Diekman is another salary they could move. He was outstanding last year with a 0.42 ERA in 21 games, giving the Phillies a reliable late-game reliever option they don’t have.