7 (or more) trade targets from the Kansas City Royals for the Colorado Rockies

Kansas City Royals closer Scott Barlow could help the Colorado Rockies bullpen

Scott Barlow has been a victim of some bad luck in recent years while pitching for the Kansas City Royals but things came together for him in 2021 and the Royals could sell high on him to the Colorado Rockies.

Barlow, 29, appeared in 2018 in just six games in his inaugural MLB season but in 2019, he appeared in 61 games with a fairly high ERA (for a reliever) of 4.22. He had a high WHIP (1.436) and walk rate (4.7 BB/9) but he struck out nearly 12 batters per nine innings. Also, his FIP was nearly a run lower 3.41.

He had nearly the exact FIP in 2020 (3.42) and nearly the same exact ERA (4.20) in a MLB leading 32 appearances. He dropped the walk rate nearly in half so his WHIP dropped to 1.2.

In 2021, he started out as a setup man but eventually became their closer. In 71 games, he had a 2.42 ERA with a 2.63 FIP, a 1.197 WHIP, and 16 saves.

Would he be the Rockies closer? Perhaps, but at least they would have a good, reliable arm in the bullpen.