MLB Rumors: 'Growing Belief' Jazz Chisholm Jr. Will Be Traded by Marlins at Deadline

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. is off to the hottest start of his career, but his time with the team reportedly could be coming to an end soon.

According to Craig Mish of the Miami Herald, "there is a growing belief Chisholm will be traded" by this season's July 30 trade deadline.

Through 87 games, Chisholm has career highs of a .255 batting average and a .326 on-base percentage. He's hit 10 home runs and notched 40 RBI, well on pace to surpass his career highs of 19 homers and 53 RBi if he can stay healthy.

Mish went on to explain that Chisholm's production at the top of Miami's lineup has erased previous trepidations from interested teams, and the Marlins are open to offers.

"Believe it or not this is the first time there has been genuine interest in Chisholm as injuries, and his personality have kept other clubs wondering what they would be getting in return," Mish stated. "It looks like Miami is very much listening, and he could certainly help a team in need with his power/speed combination."

Mish named the Seattle Mariners as "a club to watch" if the Marlins choose to deal Chisholm. He also reported that the Kansas City Royals and Pittsburgh Pirates "could have interest" in the 26-year-old. It was noted that teams out of contention could also be in the mix for Chisholm.

At 32-58, the Marlins are sitting in last place in the NL East and will likely miss the playoffs for the third time in the last four years. It could be best for Miami to use its top trade pieces like Chisholm to recoup assets and start building for next year.