One of them could and probably should be gone before next season. Chavis has the disadvantage in that we’ve seen his weaknesses, but that does not mean Dalbec doesn’t have them as well, and possibly to a greater extent.
I think Dalbec might make more sense to deal and Chavis makes for the better role player...
I don't think either has a ton of trade value TBH. Dealing Dalbec for a middle reliever when he could turn out to be Joey Gallo doesn't seem ideal. Dalbec is also more athletic and could move back to 3b if they wanted him to. Shit, maybe they hand him an OF glove this offseason to back up LF.
Even as the team continues to lose, fans should expect to see more of the trade bait players showcased. It won't be as palatable as watching prospects with an eye on the future, but the return in deals will hopefully net more potential.
After the deadline, we might see call-ups, as well as regular playing time for guys like Verdugo (who should never be platooned) and Arauz.
Dalbec's trade value has probably taken a hit -- or at least stalled -- with no minors and development this summer (as opposed to if, say, he hit 30 homers at Triple A). But as a sight-unseen prospect, is he worth more than Chavis, who has hit bombs in the bigs and been exploited by MLB advance scouting and pitching?
Dalbec is a guy with high power but high K’s who can’t bring back anything good and is at best a platoon split? Why not trade him?
I think unless the Sox move him to the OF, he’s probably more valuable in a trade than a weak side platoon player. Especially since the Sox already have Chavis...