Now in last place in the American League West, the Los Angeles Angels may be entering full-scale sellers mode.
With the trade deadline a week away, Los Angeles is reportedly engaged in conversations with the Miami Marlins involving Hector Sanchez.
Though, there seems to be other Angels starters involved in said talks as well.
#Marlins speaking with #Angels about starting pitchers, including LHP Hector Santiago, sources say. @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 25, 2016
At eight games over .500 and just 4.5 games behind the Washington Nationals in the National League East, Miami surely is looking to be a buyer. If that’s the case, starting pitching depth is the primary need here.
Cy Young candidate Jose Fernandez has been dominating all season long, posting a 12-4 record with a 2.54 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP thus far on the year. However, the rest of Miami’s rotation has struggled a great deal. In fact, the other four members of the current rotation have posted a combined 20-22 record with a 4.53 ERA.
In Santiago, Miami would be receiving a solid middle of the rotation arm. He leads the Angels in wins with eight and has pitched to a 4.32 ERA as well as a 1.29 WHIP on the season.
Other names that could be of potential interest for Miami include Jered Weaver and Jhoulys Chacin.
