Pittsburgh Pirates: Five Potential Trade Partners for Tyler Anderson
By Noah Wright
![PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 08: Tyler Anderson #31 of the Pittsburgh Pirates in action during the game against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on April 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 08: Tyler Anderson #31 of the Pittsburgh Pirates in action during the game against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on April 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Frumbunter-com-2Fwp-content-2Fuploads-2Fgetty-images-2F2018-2F08-2F1311685752-850x560-49b1a47b81f9862d2386f5be833012ee.jpg)
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies opened the season with a very solid 1-3 opening their rotation. So far, Aaron Nola, Zack Wheeler and Zach Eflin have been productive arms. However, it was always going to be a question as to how the back end of the rotation would perform.
Currently, Chase Anderson holds one of the last rotation spots, and former top 3 prospect Matt Moore also held one before being placed on the 10-day injured list. Both have struggled. While Anderson’s 4.15 ERA may not seem all that bad, he’s given up 3 home runs in less than 15 innings (13), while having a meager 18.9% strikeout rate and 8.9% walk rate.
Moore, who was signed after a stint in Japan, gave up 12 runs on 17 hits in just 11 innings before being placed on the 10-day. The Phils do have former top prospect Spencer Howard on hand to fill in a rotation spot, but this is a team tied for first place in the National League East.
Solidifying at least the #5 spot should be on the Phillies’ radar. It definitely is a weak spot in a very solid roster. Anderson could help sure up an unsure spot and help the Phils take the East.