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Jeremy Hellickson: Top Five Trade Partners for the Phillies Starter

By George Stockburger

Jul 20, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson (58) pitches during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 20, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson (58) pitches during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 15, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) reacts after giving up a home run to Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Rickie Weeks (not pictured) in the second inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 15, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) reacts after giving up a home run to Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Rickie Weeks (not pictured) in the second inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

#4. Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers potent pitching staff has also fallen victim to the injury bug, namely Clayton Kershaw. After learning the best pitcher in baseball could possibly need back surgery, Los Angeles will be looking for a low-end rental to keep the ship afloat this summer.

Los Angeles is currently throwing out Kenta Maeda, Bud Norris, Scott Kazmir, and Brandon McCarthy. Their top prospect Julio Urias has bounced between the majors and Triple-A, but the depth is still not there for the Dodgers to make their anticipated post-season run. Losing Kershaw, Chris Hatcher, Hyun-Jin Ryu, Brett Anderson, and Alex Wood has left them needing the depth they originally had, despite losing Zach Greinke in free agency.

While Hellickson’s numbers at Dodgers Stadium aren’t flattering (19 hits allowed in 12 innings pitched), he will pitch well in places such as San Francisco.

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