With top prospect Yoshinobu Yamamoto off the board, attention shifts to other starting pitchers like Blake Snell. The reigning NL Cy Young winner could see his price tag rise after Yamamoto landed a $325 million deal with the Dodgers.
Snell, coming off a stellar season with a 2.25 ERA and 180 innings pitched, has drawn interest from numerous teams, including the Angels, Giants, Cubs, Red Sox, and his former club, the Padres.
The Giants, who missed out on Yamamoto, could be frontrunners for Snell’s services, especially considering his dominance against NL West rivals like the Dodgers and Diamondbacks.
While Snell, unlike Yamamoto, comes with draft pick compensation attached, his age (31) and lower projected price tag compared to Yamamoto (25) could make him an attractive option for several teams.
The Angels, looking to rebound after losing Shohei Ohtani, have reportedly been in talks with Snell and could aggressively pursue him as they aim to strengthen their rotation.
With other notable starters like Jordan Montgomery still available, the free-agent market promises to be exciting as teams jockey for pitching depth in the coming weeks.
Key Takeaways:
- Blake Snell emerges as a top target after Yamamoto signing with Dodgers.
- Giants, Angels, Cubs, Red Sox, and Padres among interested teams.
- Snell’s dominance against NL West teams could be attractive to Giants.
- Draft pick compensation attached to Snell, but likely cheaper than Yamamoto.
- Angels looking to add Snell to revamped rotation after Ohtani departure.
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