Garrett Richards was, for a while, one of the more consistent arms in the Los Angeles Angels rotation. In 2015, he pitched to an ERA of 3.65 in over 200 innings, following that up with an effective, albeit short, 2016 season where he again showed his chops in limited action.
Fresh off Tommy John surgery, Richards, 30, will now enter free agency with the hopes of rebounding and earning himself a sufficient, multi-year contract. Should the Toronto Blue Jays, starving for arms, go after him?
It’s worth noting outright that Richards isn’t exactly an under-the-radar choice.