Solid alternatives to big-name trade options

The trade market has heated up earlier than usual, with this week’s trade of Kelvin Herrera serving as evidence of the active discussions taking place well in advance of the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline. The market is deep with star-caliber talent in some places and woefully shallow in others. But as is the case every year, you don’t have to be a big name to have a big impact. With that in mind, here are five areas in which lower-profile names might be worthwhile targets for contending teams.