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Phillies Players that Could Be Traded by the Start of 2017

By John Town

Jul 29, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (28) throws a pitch against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 29, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (28) throws a pitch against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 11, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; National League outfielder Odubel Herrera (37) of the Philadelphia Phillies during workout day before the MLB All Star Game at PetCo Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

CF Odubel Herrera

The Phillies struck gold on Odubel Herrera in the Rule 5 draft in 2015. After a four-win season in his rookie campaign, Herrera repeated that in 2016. He led the team in wins above replacement both years and was the club’s lone representative at this year’s All-Star Game.

Herrera surprised most people with his offensive performance after jumping from Double-A to the majors. In his major-league career so far, Herrera has a .291/.353/.419 line in 306 games. He saw development from his rookie year this season with a higher walk rate and lower strikeout rate along with twice as many home runs.

Along with his offensive performance, Herrera was also a solid defender both seasons. Herrera posted a UZR/150 of 9.9 his rookie season in center field. This year, he recorded 11 assists and four double plays, good for second and first, respectively, among all National League center fielders. Herrera is nominated for the Gold Glove Award, which will be announced Tuesday night.

Most teams would be ecstatic to have a player with Herrera’s production on their roster. He was worth $30.8 million this year according to Fangraphs with a salary of just $528,000.

As I mentioned in my article about a potential trade for Herrera last week, a trade for Herrera would require multiple top-tier prospects that few teams will be able to afford to lose. If a team is able to put a package together worthy of Herrera’s production, then don’t be surprised if a trade happens. If someone can’t, I’d be more than happy to have Herrera in the Opening Day lineup when 2017 starts.

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