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MLB Trade Deadline: 5 best trades for Tyson Ross

By Parker Hurley

Mar 30, 2016; Peoria, AZ, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Tyson Ross against the Seattle Mariners during a spring training game at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 30, 2016; Peoria, AZ, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Tyson Ross against the Seattle Mariners during a spring training game at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 10, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) walks across the field during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 10, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) walks across the field during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Los Angeles Angels

In this situation, the Angels would be fine with easing Ross back into the mix. This is not a team ready to make the playoffs this year. What they do need is any type of pitching moving into the future.

Jered Weaver and CJ Wilson are free agents this season and it is safe to say there is little to no chance that either will be back with the Halos in 2017. Garrett Richards is unlikely to be back by the start of next year either.

If the Angels are going to want an arm they can trust on this year they are going to have to pay for it. They have learned their lesson the hard way about overpaying veterans that other teams do not want.

While Ross comes with asterisks that may make it feel like another case of the Angels placing their chips on the wrong color, he doesn’t come with a hefty price tag. The Angels can be the team that is betting on him or buying low on him with the hopes of his bounce back being a big pay off.

He would likely be their opening day starter next year, and if he can prove his health and legitimacy, the Angels can then show him the money, and we all know they have it.

With Mike Trout on the roster, they do not want to mess around with a long rebuild. Bringing in Ross to potentially start next season with pitchers like Richards, Matt Shoemaker, Tyler Skaggs, Andrew Heaney, Hector Santiago and Nick Tropeano gives them depth and upside at the pitcher position with a chance to be competitive next season.

Next: 3. Kansas City Royals

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