Crafting a realistic Bryce Harper trade package for each of his rumored destinations

Following Ken Rosenthal's suggestion that the Philadelphia Phillies consider trading Bryce Harper, writer Anthony Ranaudo proposed theoretical trade packages involving the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and Athletics. Ranaudo argues that any deal orchestrated by Dave Dombrowski must return immediate, established major-league talent rather than just future prospects, noting Harper still has five years remaining on his contract alongside a full no-trade clause.

Ranaudo suggests Boston could offer Ceddanne Rafaela, Franklin Arias, and Tanner Houck to anchor a deal. For New York, he proposes Cody Bellinger, Anthony Volpe or Jasson Domínguez, Will Warren, and Dax Kilby. Finally, an Athletics package features Zack Gelof, Elvis Alvarado, Jack Perkins, or Luis Morales.