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Three former trade-chip prospects now MVP finalists

Original: How 3 stars went from prospect trade chips to MVP finalists https://www. mlb.com/news/2026-mlb-mvp-cand idates-traded Wi

MLB.com looks at three stars who went from being minor-league trade bait to MVP finalists, arguing that injuries and underperformance among top prospects make teams that deal young talent for proven players look wise. The feature traces how each player developed after switching teams and why executives who once hesitated to trade prospects may be reassessing their caution.

Why now: MVP voting season is drawing attention to how these players starred for new teams after being traded as prospects.

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• How 3 stars went from prospect trade chips to MVP finalists https://www. mlb.com/news/2026-mlb-mvp-cand idates-traded With injury and underperformance keeping many promising prospects from reaching their potential, the teams that choose to part with their prospects for more… · MLB@sportsfeed.me

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