Colorado Rockies: Should they trade for some of the Marlins relievers?

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MIAMI, FL – JULY 04: Brad Ziegler #29 of the Miami Marlins delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Marlins Park on July 4, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

Brad Ziegler

Ziegler is the most experienced reliever on this list but he has experienced the most issues this season.

Ziegler, the 38 year old veteran who has been a reliever in the majors since 2008, has an ERA of 4.40 in 45 games, as he leads the NL in appearances. His FIP isn’t any better as it is 4.49 and his WHIP is 1.333. He’s also making a total of $9 million this year (which means he’s owed about $4 million for the rest of the season).

He also wasn’t particularly great in 2017 either as he had an ERA of 4.79 in 53 games. His FIP was good (3.73) but his WHIP was a bit high as it was 1.553 and he walked more than three batters per nine innings compared to just over five strikeouts per nine innings. He also spent some time on the disabled list too with a right back strain.

You probably know him best for his career with the Diamondbacks as he spent parts of six seasons in the desert from 2011 through 2016 with an ERA of 2.49 in 348 games with the Snakes.

He’s also a free agent at the end of the season. As a result of the results he has had this year, the money, and because’s he a soon to be free agent, his price tag is much lower than the other three relievers.

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