The possibility of a Cole Hamels trade occurring before the All-Star Game is increasing, according to a report.
MLB.com’s Jon Morosi reported on Thursday that the Texas Rangers have laid groundwork on a potential Hamels trade.
Sources: #Rangers groundwork on a Cole Hamels trade has advanced to the point that a deal before the All-Star Game is increasingly possible. @MLB
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) June 29, 2018
Hamels, 34, is owed $22.5 million this year, which would make him a somewhat expensive rental for the rest of the season. However, he also has a club option at $20 million for 2019 if a team chooses to pick that up, which they probably would.
Hamels is 4-6 with a 3.61 ERA this season. He has 97 strikeouts in 97.1 innings.
The All-Star Game is scheduled for July 17.
