With the MLB trade deadline right around the corner, there have been a lot of MLB trade rumors about who the Miami Marlins will be targeting.
The Miami Marlins are one of the teams that have already been proven to be a buyer this season, and they are still being mentioned in MLB trade rumors. After losing a big series at home to the New York Mets, the Marlins need to upgrade their starting rotation if they are going to make a run at the National League East title.
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According to Jon Morosi, the Marlins are targeting Hector Santiago of the Los Angeles Angels as a trade option to improve their starting rotation. Aside from Jose Fernandez, the Marlins don’t have much in their starting rotation, and Santiago would be an upgrade.
#Marlins speaking with #Angels about starting pitchers, including LHP Hector Santiago, sources say. @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 25, 2016
For his standards, Santiago is having a down season for the Angels this year, as he has totaled an 8-4 record with a 4.32 ERA. The record for Santiago is impressive on a team that is well under .500, but his ERA is nearly a point higher than he has totaled in his career.
Despite the down season, Santiago would be a great complement to Fernandez in the Marlins’ rotation, as he would benefit from the move to the National League. With a few days left before the deadline, the Marlins will be doing their diligence on other options at starting pitcher, as that is clearly a need.
With Fernando Rodney already being acquired to help strengthen the bullpen, the Marlins will be aggressive in trying to acquire a starting pitcher to be one of the final pieces of the puzzle.
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