It’s no secret that Marcus Stroman is one of the top names on the trade market right now, especially when it comes to starting pitchers.
The 28-year-old has been very good this year, entering last night’s start with a record of 5-10, an ERA of 3.25, and a WHIP of 1.274 through 19 starts and 108.1 innings pitched. He’s also been good for 2.6 bWAR so far this season and earned his first All-Star appearance when he made the trip to Cleveland, but unfortunately couldn’t play because of a sore pectoral muscle.
Stroman would be valuable as a rental, but an even greater part of his appeal is the fact that he’s under contract through the 2020 season as well, which means any acquiring team would get him for closer to a season and a half.