Players from each non-contender that the Colorado Rockies should look at

ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 17: Chris Archer #22 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches against Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the second inning at Angel Stadium on May 17, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 17: Chris Archer #22 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches against Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the second inning at Angel Stadium on May 17, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MI – JUNE 1: Nicholas Castellanos #9 of the Detroit Tigers singles against the Toronto Blue Jays during the second inning at Comerica Park on June 1, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Blue Jays 5-2. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – JUNE 1: Nicholas Castellanos #9 of the Detroit Tigers singles against the Toronto Blue Jays during the second inning at Comerica Park on June 1, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Blue Jays 5-2. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) /

The Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers, despite being a team that isn’t all that great on paper, have actually done fairly well. They are in second place in AL Central with a 27-30 record. However, like at least 2 teams in their division and potentially three, they will still probably be sellers at the trade deadline.

The player that the Rockies should take a closer look at in acquiring is right fielder Nicholas Castellanos. He has, quietly, had an excellent season for the Tigers. In 54 games, he has a slash line of .339/.382/.532 with 6 home runs, 30 RBI, 74 hits, and 18 doubles.

That puts him on pace for an astounding 222 hits (that’s not a typo), 54 doubles, 18 home runs, and 90 RBI.

With him being an outfield bat and a right-handed outfield bat at that, he is another guy that could provide the Rockies with a boost offensively.

Contractually, he is making slightly over $6 million this season and he is still arbitration eligible in the 2019 season before becoming a free agent.

Another option that the Rockies could show interest in is starting pitcher Michael Fulmer, who is yet another pitcher that we mentioned as a trade candidate.