Pittsburgh Pirates: Five Potential Trade Partners for Tyler Anderson

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) /
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DENVER, COLORADO – APRIL 25: Pitcher Bailey Falter #70 of the Philadelphia Phillies makes his Major League debut against the Colorado Rockies in the seventh inning at Coors Field on April 25, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO – APRIL 25: Pitcher Bailey Falter #70 of the Philadelphia Phillies makes his Major League debut against the Colorado Rockies in the seventh inning at Coors Field on April 25, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

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.