The San Diego Padres have already traded relievers Joaquin Benoit and Craig Kimbrel to the Seattle Mariners and Boston Red Sox, respectively, and right-hander Tyson Ross could be the next pitcher to depart, though the cost for teams showing interest will reportedly be steep.
San Diego would consider trading the 28-year-old, but only in exchange for a "monster package," according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
The former second-round pick could provide interested parties with an intriguing top-of-the-rotation option if they fail to land one of the biggest free agents on the open market.
PLAYER | W-L | ERA | WHIP | SO | STATUS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
David Price | 18-5 | 2.45 | 1.08 | 225 | FA |
Zack Greinke | 19-3 | 1.66 | 0.84 | 200 | FA |
Johnny Cueto | 11-13 | 3.44 | 1.13 | 176 | FA |
Jeff Samardzija | 11-13 | 4.96 | 1.29 | 163 | FA |
Tyson Ross | 10-12 | 3.26 | 1.31 | 212 | SDP |
The older brother of Washington Nationals right-hander Joe Ross is under club control for two more seasons and is projected to earn $10 million in arbitration, according to MLB Trade Rumors.
Ross was also impressive away from the friendly pitching confines of Petco Park last season, posting a 6-3 record with a 2.83 ERA in 17 road starts, while his ERA rose to 3.70 at home.