10 guys who have boosted their trade value

Make no mistake: Deals turned before this year’s non-waiver Trade Deadline on Aug. 1 will have a lasting impact, vaulting contenders toward October and rebuilders into a brighter future.

Within the next few weeks, clubs will really begin to wheel and deal. And while a trade or two will certainly catch the baseball community by surprise, the following 10 players have all done well enough to improve their value in the eyes of potential buyers.

Ryan Braun, OF Likely to finish the year with 25-30 homers after a strong first month and a half, Braun is an impact bat that fits in any lineup when he’s healthy. The six-time All-Star would have to approve a deal to many clubs given his partial no-trade protection, but he should garner interest given his reasonable average annual salary ($19 million per year through 2020).

Teams that should have interest: Mariners, Nationals

Jonathan Lucroy, C A healthy Lucroy has rebounded from an injury-plagueded 2015 campaign, a fact reflected in his strong offensive output (.304/.373/.507). A solid defender, as well, the 29-year-old would be an appealing trade piece given his team-friendly option for 2017.

Teams that should have interest: Astros, Rangers

Yunel Escobar, INF Contending clubs love to acquire versatility. We saw this last July, when the Royals gave away a package including prized pitching prospect Sean Manaea for the defensively flexible Ben Zobrist.

Escobar is not regarded as highly as Zobrist, but he’s off to a hot start (career-high 123 OPS+) and has experience at second base, third and short.

Teams that should have interest: White Sox, Mets, Dodgers

Zack Cozart, SS The Reds are getting above-average offensive production out of Cozart, who ranks among the best at his position with an .853 OPS this year.

With stellar defensive …

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