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Phillies Power Ranking: 10 players most likely to be traded this summer

By George Stockburger

Apr 26, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Michael Saunders (5) touches third base after hitting a home run during the eighth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies defeated the Marlins, 7-4. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 26, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Michael Saunders (5) touches third base after hitting a home run during the eighth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies defeated the Marlins, 7-4. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 8, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Howie Kendrick (47) hits a bases loaded triple during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports /

3. player. 6. . Outfielder/Second Baseman. . Howie Kendrick

Howie Kendrick’s value all depends on his health, which has come into question since being placed on the disabled list. Suffering an oblique injury after making a diving catch in left field, Kendrick is on pace to miss more than a month’s worth of games.

Kendrick was the Phillies best hitter prior to the injury and brings that bat to a playoff club needing a cheap left fielder or second baseman. Due to turn 34-years-old before the trade deadline Kendrick could cost a team one of their mid-tier prospects. Paying that much for a rental hitter comes off much more appealing versus a pricey star on a bad contract.

The sooner Kendrick gets back and establishes himself as a credible two-hole hitter the better for his value and the Phillies future.

Injuries across the league will dictate where Kendrick could find himself in two months.

Teams to Watch: St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Angels

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