The Milwaukee Brewers told Chris Carter he wouldn't be returning next season on Monday, and signed his replacement in the form of Eric Thames on Tuesday.
As part of the move, the Brewers designated last year's NL home run leader for assignment, giving them 10 days to trade or release him. However, since Carter needs to be tendered a contract or cut loose before Friday, they realistically only have until the end of the week to find a trade partner.
But what kind of trade market is out there for a guy everyone knows will be a free agent by Saturday?