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5 Angels players the Phillies should target at the trade deadline

By Gabrielle Starr

Jul 9, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval (43) looks into towards home plate before throwing a third inning pitch against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 9, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval (43) looks into towards home plate before throwing a third inning pitch against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Noah Syndergaard
Jul 12, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (34) throws against the Houston Astros during the second inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Noah Syndergaard

Noah Syndergaard missed the entire 2020 season and most of 2021 recovering and rehabbing after Tommy John surgery.

Syndergaard’s stat line isn’t great so far this year. He has a 4.00 ERA over his first 14 starts and has only kept one outing scoreless. However, Syndergaard also has years of experience facing the NL East, and his struggles could likely partially stem from the change of scenery. He’d also have a fellow former Met to get him acclimated, Zack Wheeler.

Signed to a one-year deal, Syndergaard would be a short-term addition. As such, trading for him would certainly be a risk. His career numbers against the Phillies’ NL East rivals are also a bit of a mixed bag. The Atlanta Braves have hit him hard over 10 games, slashing .272/.318/.408 with 16 extra-base hits. He’s also never faced his former team, the New York Mets, so that’s a risky variable, but it’s encouraging to see that he has a solid track record against the Miami Marlins, who always seem to give the Phillies trouble.

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