Phillies trade rumors: Five trade targets for August waiver trade deadline

3 of 6

OAKLAND, CA – JULY 20: Andrew McCutchen #22 of the San Francisco Giants is congratulated by Ryder Jones #14 after scoring a run against the Oakland Athletics during the fourth inning at the Oakland Coliseum on July 20, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images) /

Andrew McCutchen

The Giants would probably love to shed Andrew McCutchen’s $14.75 million salary before the August waiver trade deadline. They need every dollar of cap space they can get, and dealing McCutchen would certainly give them more than enough space.

The Phillies previously expressed interest in adding McCutchen before the July trade deadline, and that interest shouldn’t go away in August. McCutchen and his contract should clear waivers easily. He becomes a free agent after this season, so the financial burden won’t be long-term.

McCutchen certainly isn’t the MVP-caliber talent he used to be, but he is still having a respectable season at the plate for the Giants. He is hitting .258 with a .760 OPS (108 OPS+), 10 home runs, and 43 runs batted in.

McCutchen’s numbers this year are about on par with Nick Williams. The two could wind up splitting time in right field. Even if that doesn’t happen, McCutchen is certainly a better bench option than Dylan Cozens or Aaron Altherr at this point.

Home/Phillies Rumors