Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, the old saying goes. That’s certainly often the case with young players, some of whom might fit better with an organization other than the one they’re currently playing for.
As much promise as a top prospect may have early in his professional career, sometimes things just don’t work out. Their path to the Majors might be blocked, or their first stint or two in the big leagues might simply not go well, souring the club’s outlook for the player.
In many of those cases, a change of scenery can be a welcome one, giving the player a fresh start without the baggage of their early struggles.
With the Trade Deadline less than two months away, here’s a look at nine players who might benefit from such a change of scenery before this year’s Trade Deadline.