Patrick Sandoval
Patrick Sandoval won’t hit free agency until 2027, so the Angels would want a hefty return in exchange for so much club control.
He’s also putting up the best numbers of his four-year career, with a 2.95 ERA over 14 starts and 84 strikeouts in 76 1/3 innings.
Starting pitching is an immediate and long-term need for the Phillies, as Zach Eflin and Ranger Suárez are injured, and Eflin, Aaron Nola, and Kyle Gibson become free agents after this year. The Phillies could very well pick up Nola’s 2023 option, but they’ll still need some new blood.