Cleveland Indians: 3 potential trades to help bolster the roster

3. Triston McKenzie, Tyler Naquin, Yandy Diaz and Jason Kipnis to the Toronto Blue Jays for Josh Donaldson and Aaron Sanchez

This would be the craziest deal of the season for any club. With Donaldson, the Indians could move Jose Ramirez to second base permanently and the Lindor/Ramirez middle would be impenetrable.

Donaldson has battled injuries, but with his good defense, power at the plate and experience, the Indians’ infield improves tremendously upon the jigsaw puzzle it has become thanks to Jason Kipnis’ injuries and lack of production in 2017.

The Indians would also gain one of the best young starters in baseball with Aaron Sanchez. He has also battled injuries, but if he can produce like 2016 (5-2, 3.00 ERA), the rotation would be even more incredible.

To get such talent, the Indians would have to give up a lot. With Naquin, Diaz, and Kipnis all capable of full-time MLB action, the Blue Jays would be getting a lot, but for both Sanchez and Donaldson coming over, the Blue Jays would no-doubt ask for Francisco Mejia or Triston McKenzie. With Mejia looking like a future MVP, McKenzie could get added to the deal as the primary focus for the Blue Jays.

This deal would probably never get done, but it works out great for both sides. The Indians move Naquin and Diaz who both aren’t being utilized due to the talent on the Tribe while also gaining a great, young pitcher and a solid third basemen.

The Blue Jays receive a recent All-Star for the next few years and two players who can start the rebuild while also attaining a top prospect in their minor league system.

This deal seems one-sided from both sides because the benefits for both teams are so apparent. The Indians need another hitter and pitcher, while the Jays need prospects and young players to help ease through the next few seasons.