5 All-Stars who could use a change of scenery

The Major League Baseball offseason is already budding with a plentiful amount of hot stove rumors featuring high profile names such as Chris Sale, Ian Kinsler, Chris Archer, J.D. Martinez, Sonny Gray, and more.

While rumors are rumors, some are more legitimate than others and could have a player on the move who may be thankful for a fresh start in new surroundings.

Here are five players who could benefit from a change of scenery:

Chris Sale, White Sox

With the Chicago White Sox rumored to be transitioning into a potential rebuild, the name of their ace Sale has prominently been featured in numerous trade reports, with the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves showing interest.

The wirey 27-year-old could use a change of scenery, especially after an incident this past July, where he was sent home after cutting up a White Sox throwback jersey, citing its discomfort.

He later stated the team - who finished 78-84 - was more interested in making PR moves than winning ball games.

Ryan Braun, Brewers

Braun has had a spectacular 10-year run with the Milwaukee Brewers, which has featured a Rookie of the Year and MVP award, but the 33-year-old, who is under team control until 2021, hasn't appeared in the postseason since 2011 and it doesn't appear the Brewers will be doing so anytime soon.

His name has swirled in trade rumors since before this past season's trade deadline, and despite loving Milwaukee, he's admitted losing as much as the Brewers do has been hard on him.

Joey Votto, Reds

For the seventh time in his 10-year career, Votto surpassed .400 in on-base percentage in 2016. Too bad, he plays for the rebuilding Cincinnati Reds who finished 68-94 last season.

The 33-year-old Canadian could be an incredible addition to a winning club interested in acquiring him and the $172-million remaining on his contract until 2023.

Votto's displeasure with playing for a losing team may have shown its colors over the past two seasons when he frustratingly got into an argument with a Reds fan while attempting to catch a foul ball this past August, which was less than a year after he was suspended for an altercation with an umpire.

Yasiel Puig, Dodgers

It wasn't the greatest of seasons for Puig in 2016, the eccentric Cuban outfielder of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Not only did the 25-year-old struggle at the plate, he was demoted to Triple-A in August in favor of Josh Reddick, who was acquired via trade, and still had the reputation as a divisive personality in the clubhouse.

The Dodgers reportedly tried to trade him to the Brewers in exchange for Braun, and the deal could be revisited if the stars align, which could pull Puig out of the L.A. spotlight and allow him to focus on baseball.

Mike Trout, Angels

How much longer is Trout going to be in a Los Angeles Angels uniform?

The franchise player of not only the Halos, but perhaps baseball, is entering the prime of his already dominant career and he's now on a losing club, who could use a change of direction.

A trade of Trout, arguably baseball's best player, would be a bold move by the Angels that could presumably make them the butt of a joke for years to come, but it could help the team clear payroll, and restock MLB's worst farm system in the process.

Trout isn't one to voice his displeasure, but if 2017 ends in another losing season, it could be the kickstarter towards a blockbuster trade and perhaps a healthy change of scenery for the 25-year-old superstar.