MLB Rumors: Manny Machado may have to sign before Mike Moustakas is off the board, says Jon Morosi, who also says that the Texas Rangers “are known to be pursuing infielders,” but prefer Josh Harrison to Moustakas.
Machado, who can play shortstop but who is better as a third baseman, continues to be, along with Bryce Harper, among the most valuable position players on the market, with the Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Phillies both pursuing Machado. Morosi suggests that the market for Moustakas, the best non-Machado third baseman on the market, likely won’t move until Machado makes a decision, as Moustakas is likely to be targeted by Chicago or Philadelphia if they are unavailable to secure Machado.