This Cubs-Phillies Trade Involving Kris Bryant Could Actually Work

The Chicago Cubs are reportedly considering turning the roster over in David Ross' first season at the helm at Wrigley Field. That could mean that former NL MVP third baseman Kris Bryant could get flipped out of town -- and the Philadelphia Phillies a prime candidate given their desire to make a splash at the hot corner.

Kris Bryant Trade Rumors

Bryant has been subjected to non-stop trade rumors this offseason, with the Phillies so far serving as the only known team that has gone into even informal discussions about a Bryant swap.

Kris Bryant Contract

Bryant will make $18.5 million this season. Due to the still-contentious service time grievance from his rookie season, he will hit arbitration next year, and will become a free agent in 2022.

At the big league level, Chicago would require at least one or two proven, high-level MLB players in any sort of package. Promising, controllable young infielder Scott Kingery and consistent shortstop Jean Segura certainly qualify.

The Phillies gutted a large portion of their farm system to bring in JT Realmuto from the Miami Marlins last year, but there are still several intriguing prospects that Philly could send to Chicago to help round out a deal.

Power-hitting third baseman Alec Bohm, who would give the Cubs a plan to succeed Bryant at third base, and righty Adonis Medina would be a necessity in any potential Bryant return. 2019 first round pick Bryson Scott and former No. 1 overall pick Mickey Moniak would also be two prospects the Cubs could take a look at.

Bryant rediscovered his All-Star form last season, which is exactly why the Phillies should hold out for an ungodly return for their star infielder. Two prospects plus Kingery and Segura is a big ask, but don't rule it out whatsoever if the Cubs really are prepared to let Bryant go.