"One of the easiest comps from last season was the New York Mets' trade for Paul Blackburn, a similarly productive and injury-bitten starter from the Athletics. In return, 22-year-old pitcher Kade Morris was sent to Oakland; he is currently listed as the A's No. 15 prospect at MLB Pipeline," Kline wrote.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been hit with their starting rotation, and trade rumors are swirling around a former World Series pitcher.

CBS Sports linked the Los Angeles Dodgers back to a former player who is performing well for the Pittsburgh Pirates.