Trade Deadline Rumors: Tanner Scott suitors include Orioles, Yankees, Phillies, Dodgers

[Ely Sussman]

The Miami Marlins have 29 days to trade pending free agent Tanner Scott. "Considering the deadline is nearly a month away, rival clubs are reporting that the Miami Marlins want a lot for their left-handed closer," The Athletic staff posted on Monday morning.

The report identifies the Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers as teams who "have expressed some level of interest" so far. Not coincidentally, those four are virtual locks to reach the postseason, each with playoff odds of at least 98%, per FanGraphs. While teams further down the standings may be less enthusiastic about trading potential long-term contributors for two months of Scott's production (August and September), this quartet can feel confident they'll be getting something from him during October as well.

Just as I pointed out on June 13, The Athletic acknowledges the concern about Scott's high walk rate and the possibility he could regress following an All-Star-caliber first half of the season. Working in the Marlins' favor, though, "the limited supply of quality relievers should result in them getting a decent return."

In 35 appearances this season, Scott has a 1.50 ERA, 3.69 FIP and 1.14 WHIP in 36 innings pitched. He is peaking at the right time, having allowed runs in only one of his last 22 outings.

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