Aaron Nola, Philadelphia Phillies. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
We’re back with another installment of trade fits, with FanSided’s MLB Insider Robert Murray discussing fits for Aaron Nola, Aroldis Chapman and Jonathan India.
The MLB trade deadline is rapidly approaching, and there is increased buzz that the trade market is starting to heat up.
While no trades appear imminent, at least not yet, it’s worth discussing what players may be available and where they may fit.
With the Philadelphia Phillies struggling, and extension talks with Aaron Nola not progressing this spring, it’s possible he becomes available. Aroldis Chapman is a strong candidate to be the first player moved. The Dodgers, meanwhile, will be in the market for a starting pitcher and shortstop.
MLB Rumors: Grading a Texas Rangers trade for Aaron Nola
With the Texas Rangers losing Jacob deGrom for the rest of 2023 and likely all of 2024 after he was diagnosed with a torn right UCL, they may be in the market for another frontline starter.
The fact that the Rangers signed deGrom to a five-year, $185 million contract underscores just how much they value a frontline starter.
Nola would fit that mold perfectly and while he is a free agent at the end of 2023, they have shown they’re not afraid to spend big in recent offseasons with the signings of deGrom, Jon Gray, Marcus Semien and Corey Seager, among others.
I like this fit a lot. I just don’t know if Nola becomes available.
Grading the fit: 5/10