Jose Reyes has already been dealt this season, and now he could be on the move again.
The Rockies acquired Reyes at the non-waiver deadline in a deal that sent Troy Tulowitzki to the Blue Jays, but now Reyes has cleared waivers and Colorado could be looking to trade him, according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.
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Reyes, 32, isn't the player he once was in his prime, and his $55 million price tag through 2017 could deter some teams from going after him in a trade. It has also been reported that the Rockies aren't actively shopping him, but they may pull the trigger on a deal if they receive a good offer.
sources: jose reyes clear waivers (any chance yanks or someone else may fit better?) #rox #yanks https://t.co/WEEBI5eRPC
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) August 14, 2015
Reyes is hitting .274/.310/.369 with four homers and 37 RBIs this season and his defensive runs saved mark is a ghastly minus-15, so he isn't what he used to be in the field, according to Fangraphs.com.
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Here are three possible destinations for the shortstop:
1) Mets
Reyes visited his former team this week, when Colorado was swept in a four-game set at Citi Field, and he made no secret about wanting to close out his career in New York. The first-place Mets showed Reyes first hand what a contender they are as they look for their first postseason appearance since 2006, which was the last time Reyes played in the playoffs.
The shortstop still owns a home on Long Island, and with folk hero Wilmer Flores, the incumbent shortstop, hitting just .255 this season, could a reunion be in the works? The likely problem from New York's standpoint -- as it always is with the Mets -- is the amount of money Reyes is owed.
2) Yankees
If one New York team doesn't work out, why not try another? The Yankees would fit Reyes' desire to play for a contender, as the Bronx Bombers are in the heat of a pennant race with another one of Reyes' former teams, the Blue Jays.
The improved play of Didi Gregorius, who is hitting .341 over the last 28 days and is a plus-4 in defensive runs saved, could lead to the Yankees sticking with the status quo. But they have a bit of a hole at second base, and Reyes could provide an upgrade over both Stephen Drew and Brendan Ryan.
3) Dodgers
With Howie Kendrick likely sidelined until mid-September with a hamstring strain, the Dodgers could trade for Reyes to fill their void at second base. Reyes played the position in 2004 with the Mets to make room for Kaz Matsui. Los Angeles has deep pockets and has never been shy about spending money to bring in talent, so a move for the four-time All-Star would make sense.
Like the Yankees and Mets, the Dodgers are also a contender, as they own a 2.5-game lead over the defending world champion Giants in the NL West entering Friday. Los Angeles is looking for its third straight division title and to get deep into the postseason. Reyes could be a spark to the lineup even if he is no longer in his prime.
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