The Winter Meetings commence on Sunday in Dallas, and prospects are undoubtedly on the shopping lists of some teams. Who will secure the best holiday-season deal? Which clubs possess the ability to make such a deal happen? MLB Pipeline insiders Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo previewed the upcoming meetings on this week's Pipeline Podcast and identified six teams with the prospect capital to make big deals in Dallas. They then assigned each club a "Tradeability Grade" to rank their positions for such trades.

Uncover the Teams with the Most Tradeable Prospects

Orioles

The Orioles have been overflowing with young talent for years. Now, at a point where they have multiple top-level prospects seemingly blocked at the big league level or projected to play the same position upon reaching MLB. After a 2024 early-round postseason exit, they should look to improve wherever possible. Tapping into their elite depth is their best option. They have countless young outfielders like former Top 100 prospects Colton Cowser and Heston Kjerstad. First-round picks Vance Honeycutt (BAL No. 3), Enrique Bradfield Jr. (BAL No. 4), Dylan Beavers (BAL No. 6), and Jud Fabian (BAL No. 11) are also part of their roster. Three of their top 22 prospects are catchers/first basemen: Samuel Basallo (MLB No. 13), Ethan Anderson (BAL No. 13), and Creed Willems (BAL No. 22). Their top prospect, Coby Mayo (MLB No. 8), might end up at first base as well. Substantially improving the big league roster likely means subtracting from this abundance of prospect riches.

Reds

The Reds have already made a non-prospect trade this winter by sending Jonathan India to the Royals to acquire right-hander Brady Singer. They still have the prospect capital to make another deal for more pitching help if they desire. Potential trade partners could be attracted by Cincinnati's well-stocked cupboard of offensive talent. From Top 100 prospects Edwin Arroyo (MLB No. 65), Sal Stewart (MLB No. 76), and Cam Collier (MLB No. 93) to recently graduated bats like the versatile Matt McLain and slugging outfielder Rece Hinds.

Mariners

Jerry Dipoto and the Mariners are always a team to watch when it comes to making trades. After narrowly missing the playoffs in 2024, it makes sense for Dipoto to look for a deal to improve his big league club, even if it's a minor one. The Mariners have excellent prospect depth to deal from behind top prospects Colt Emerson (MLB No. 27) and Cole Young (MLB No. 38), especially on the position player side. They could dangle infielders like Felnin Celesten (MLB No. 66), Tyler Locklear (SEA No. 6), or Tai Peete (SEA No. 11) in a deal. Outfielders Lazaro Montes (MLB No. 47) and Jonny Farmelo (SEA No. 9) are also options. They have one of the better catching prospects in the game in Harry Ford (MLB No. 49), but he might be blocked by Cal Raleigh in Seattle. The Mariners have various options and are always looking to make deals.

Cubs

The Cubs have eight Top 100 prospects, more than any other organization. Five of the first six guys on that list are position players who ended 2024 at Triple-A or in the big leagues. The next guy on the list, Cam Smith (MLB No. 73), is last year's first-round pick and finished the season at Double-A. At the big league level, Chicago's roster doesn't have any obvious gaps. But do they have a true star? The Cubs need pitching and need to create room in their lineup for some of these rising prospects. All of this makes them likely to make a deal to acquire a star or two to build around.

Dodgers

How long can we go without mentioning the Dodgers? They might not have any glaring needs, but they've never been afraid to make trades. Now, with a World Series title to defend, they still have a good farm system and a bit of a logjam as their big league roster is so stacked. They have a trove of excellent prospects who are two to three years away: Josue De Paula (MLB No. 48), Joendry Vargas (LAD No. 7), Emil Morales (LAD No. 8), Kellon Lindsey (LAD No. 10), Zyhir Hope (LAD No. 11), etc. They have the flexibility and depth to deal at least one or two of these guys if they choose to.

Tigers

The Tigers are a playoff team. Remember that? Their surprising 2024 postseason run might have put them a little ahead of schedule compared to where they thought they'd be this offseason. Nobody can blame them for seeing opportunity in the AL Central. Will they take advantage? Detroit has good young players at the big league level and an interesting and growing group of players approaching or reaching the upper levels, like recently acquired Thayron Liranzo (DET No. 6) and AFL MVP Josue Briceño (DET No. 9).