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MLB Rumors: Max Scherzer, Mets, Angels, Nationals

By Robert Murray

Max Scherzer, New York Mets. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
Max Scherzer, New York Mets. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) /
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Max Scherzer (21) pitches in the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

MLB Rumors: Could the Angels pursue a Max Scherzer trade?

I want to preface with this: This is total speculation by me. I have no idea if the Angels are actually going to do this.

But it makes sense.

The Angels need starting pitching, especially a frontline starting pitcher. They showed interest in Scherzer at the 2021 trade deadline and in the following offseason. And while he reportedly preferred an east coast team as a free agent, his trade list in 2021 clearly favored playing on the west coast.

It remains to be seen what exactly the Mets would demand for Scherzer if he becomes available. But considering the Angels’ desire to compete for a playoff spot this year as they attempt to entice Shohei Ohtani to stay in Anaheim, it’s entirely possible it would be a price that they’d be willing to pay.

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