Bleacher Report’s Rymer details potential trades for D-backs’ Bumgarner

The Arizona Diamondbacks (32-40) have been extra aggressive than many anticipated within the 2022 season and should have some attention-grabbing prospects for potential World Collection contenders on the deadline.

Left handed pitcher Madison Bumgarner is one identify that has drawn consideration as a result of not solely his play this season, however phenomenal resume all through the postseason in his profession.

Bumgarner has a 3-7 document, 3.75 ERA, his greatest since 2018, 1.37 WHIP and 53 strikeouts in 15 video games performed this season.

The lefty signed a 5-year, $85 million contract with Arizona in 2020 with $37 million owed over the remaining two seasons after 2022.

Bleacher Report’s Zachary Rymer detailed potential trades for the lefty because the 2022 commerce dealine approaches.

No. 10 Cleveland Guardians, No. 9 Atlanta Braves, No. 8 Los Angeles Angels, No. 7 Los Angeles Dodgers and No. 6 St. Louis Cardinals

Rymer mentions the primary three groups appear considerably unlikely because the Guardians have one of many lowest payrolls and the Braves and Angles each are already spending massive quantities of cash.

It appears unlikely, however Rymer reveals why a commerce to their largest division rival would make sense.

Giants followers most likely don’t need to image one of many franchise’s icons in Dodger blue, however we swear we’re not mentioning the thought for trolling functions. Already with out Walker Buehler (flexor pressure), the Dodgers must contemplate all their commerce choices in the event that they lose one other starter to damage earlier than the deadline.

No. 5 Milwaukee Brewers, No. 4 Toronto Blue Jays and No. 3 Minnesota Twins

He mentions the Brewers’ beginning pitching has struggled in 2022 outdoors of starter Corbin Burnes. Main the NL Central, Milwaukee could need to add beginning assist.

The Blue Jays sit 9 video games over .500 however nonetheless are 11.5 video games behind the New York Yankees within the AL East. They do additionally face a hefty payroll and including Bumgarner’s wage could make a much bigger hit in a loaded division. He factors out Arizona’s left may very well be “innings-eater” behind stars Kevin Gausman and Alek Manoah.

The Twins are tied atop the AL Central with the Guardians. Rymer mentions how the Twins are averaging 4.2 innings per starter and Bumgarner once more may are available and be an instantaneous assist.

No. 2 San Francisco Giants and No. 1 New York Mets

The Big make sense in Rymer’s thoughts as Bumgarner helped carry two championships to the crew he was drafted at. The Giants additionally want to remain aggressive with two of MLB’s greatest within the Dodgers and San Diego Padres within the NL West.

They’ve gotten great things out of co-aces Logan Webb and Carlos Rodon, who’ve pitched to a 2.99 ERA over 28 begins. But the opposite starters the Giants have run on the market have mustered solely a 4.48 ERA. There’s additionally a query of sturdiness amongst that group, as Anthony DeSclafani solely not too long ago got here off the IL and Jakob Junis (hamstring) simply went on it. …

Not like the opposite groups on the prime of this checklist, the Giants are literally spending effectively beneath their established peak. In the event that they get determined sufficient for some stability within the again finish of their rotation, they could merely take Bumgarner and his contract off Arizona’s palms.

The Mets are in first within the NL East by 5.5 video games over the Braves. With Jacob deGrom (shoulder), Max Scherzer (indirect) and Carlos Carrasco (again) all injured, New York may use one other established starter.

However whereas the Mets could be affected person within the meantime, they shouldn’t be overly assured that their rotation will maintain collectively for the second half. Out of that aforementioned fivesome, Walker is the one one in his 20s, and even he has a crowded damage historical past.

The catch needs to be that the Mets have already got the best payroll in baseball, however…nah. Steve Cohen is just too wealthy to pinch pennies, particularly whereas his crew is staring down a World Collection run and due for a good bit of economic reduction within the offseason.

The Diamondbacks have a call to make whether or not to be a purchaser, vendor or sit put on the looming commerce deadline.