This probably has a zero percent chance of happening but……
Yelich and prospects to the Angels
Trout and Perkins to the Phillies
Castellanos and prospects to the Brewers
Brewers retain Yelich’s deferred payments in this scenario.
Why this makes sense for the Brewers? The Brewers get out of the Yelich contract and replace it with Castellanos for one more season and get low level prospects. This also allows for the Brewers to sign some of their younger players to long term deals with the majority of the Yelich contract off the books.
Why this makes sense for the Angels? The Angels are able to get out of the Trout contract but still get a veteran back for the next few years. They also clear some payroll so they can possibly add another veteran in FA.
Why this makes sense for the Phillies? The Phillies get a replacement for Schwarber. In this trade scenario Schwarber signs elsewhere and Trout replaces him as the main DH. The Phillies also get a good defensive CF in Perkins which they are lacking.
The trade is unlikely to happen as both Trout and Yelich would have to agree to the trade. I think Trout would be fine with this but I don’t think Yelich would be. Again this probably has a zero percent chance of happening, I am just bored and was thinking of something crazy.