Jeremy Hellickson was traded to the Phillies for a minor league prospect, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Hellickson was traded to the Phillies for a minor league prospect, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Analysis:
The Diamondbacks will receive Sam McWilliams, a former eighth round selection in the 2014 draft, as compensation. Hellickson recorded a 4.62 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 146 innings with the Diamondbacks in 2015, his lone season with the club. He will likely slot into the Phillies' starting rotation immediately, but his fantasy value will continue to be limited unless he can improve upon his sub-par strikeout totals (121:43 K:BB in 2015).