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Rangers Nearing Sam Dyson Trade

By Jeff Todd | June 5, 2017 at 5:45pm CDT

JUNE 5, 5:45pm: The Twins remain in the mix for Dyson, tweets Wolfson. Daniels indicated that four or five teams have made serious offers to acquire the reliever, per Shan Shariff of 105.3 The Fan (on Twitter).

4:37pm: Daniels told the Ben & Skin show on 105.3 The Fan on Monday that he’s weighing two to three offers for Dyson. The GM added that he hopes to trade Dyson in the next day or two (Twitter link via Jamey Newberg).

JUNE 2: The Rangers anticipate being able to find a trade partner for just-designated reliever Sam Dyson, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News writes. The alternative, of course, would be to place Dyson on waivers and wait to see if he clears.

There are at least two teams said to be looking into the possibility of adding Dyson. That’s the case for the Rays, tweets Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, though it’s not yet clear just how serious the interest is. And the Twins, too, are at least considering the possibility of bringing Dyson into their struggling pen, per Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN (via Twitter).

GM Jon Daniels suggested that Texas believes it will work out some kind of swap, given the interest shown already by rival organizations. He also made clear that Dyson does not have any health problems.

Rather, per Daniels, the struggling reliever “just hasn’t been able to get back to what we know he’s capable of.” With the Rangers still trying to hang in the postseason picture, it seems the club simply couldn’t afford to let him work things out at the major league level.

Through 16 2/3 innings on the year, Dyson carries a 10.80 ERA. Even more shockingly, he has managed just 3.8 K/9 to go with 6.5 BB/9. While he’s still pumping mid-nineties sinkers with the grounders (61.4%) to match, something is clearly amiss. Indeed, Dyson’s swinging-strike rate has plummeted to 5.8% after topping out at 12.4% in 2015.

There are some hurdles to a deal, beyond Dyson’s on-field problems. He’s only a Super Two player, increasing the upside for teams considering a move, but he’s already earning $3.52MM this year due to his saves tallies in prior campaigns. Plus, Dyson can’t be optioned — the same reason that Texas was forced to send him into DFA limbo in the first place.

Still, it’s possible to imagine any number of teams having interest in Dyson; after all, he carried a 2.45 ERA through 187 2/3 innings over the prior three seasons. Rebuilding teams could take a chance; clubs that have fallen back a bit could hope to strike gold; and certain contenders might even consider the idea of easing Dyson back in with low-leverage work. Scouting assessments will likely drive the decisionmaking process, but it will be interesting to see what kind of return the Rangers can manage to find in this situation.

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71 Comments

  1. jabmets

    8 years ago

    Mets please

    Reply
    • Say Hey Now Kid

      8 years ago

      No way! One reliever will not turn this year around. And the Mets can actually be good the next few years if they make the right moves but giving up a prospect, even a lower grade one, is not a good move

      Reply
      • Zach725

        8 years ago

        You do realize any prospect the Mets would give up, would not be good ones, right?

        1
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      8 years ago

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      Reply
  2. mp9

    8 years ago

    Twins low risk! Maybe get away with a gamble

    Reply
    • biasisrelitive

      8 years ago

      can’t be worse than what we have now and deffinatly had more potential

      1
      Reply
      • Lightning

        8 years ago

        I don’t know about that. His ERA this year is 10.80. Something is wrong for him to have regressed that dramatically from previous years.

        Reply
        • Whos123

          8 years ago

          The only thing wrong is that he lost his feel for his sinker. A couple outings this year, he had it going and was electric. The only thing he has to do is master it and he’s back on top.

          Reply
  3. madmanTX

    8 years ago

    Since people are gonna come on here and offer up bad trades…We’ll take your top prospect for Dyson, thanks.

    Reply
  4. kylelohse

    8 years ago

    The Rays will send a bag of balls and an assistant groundscrew member for Dyson.

    Reply
    • troll

      8 years ago

      broxton and bag of balls for dyson and a bag of balls

      Reply
      • jdgoat

        8 years ago

        Broxtons unemployed right now

        Reply
        • GeauxRangers

          8 years ago

          Then give them 2 bags of balls

          Reply
        • GabeOfThrones

          8 years ago

          Stock their vending machines with sodas for a couple years.

          Reply
        • baberuthbomber8

          8 years ago

          Lol moneyball I like it

          Reply
  5. trace

    8 years ago

    Sugarland Skeeters?

    Reply
  6. jdgoat

    8 years ago

    JP Howell? Struggling reliever for struggling reliever? Man that would be funny, maybe he’d finally be able to tap tulo’s ass

    Reply
  7. padresfan

    8 years ago

    I don’t think a trade will happen
    Rangers will over value him and the rays and twins will tell him to kick rocks
    Just my opinion

    Reply
    • jdgoat

      8 years ago

      They’re not just gonna put him on waivers. Worst case scenario they get a ptbnl or cash since there will be interest

      Reply
      • padresfan

        8 years ago

        That’s possible

        Reply
      • redsfan48

        8 years ago

        They won’t GET cash for him considering his relatively high salary for a reliever. They will have to eat some of his contract actually

        Reply
        • Sibert18

          8 years ago

          High salary for a reliever? 3.5 isn’t cheap really but it definitely isn’t high especially for when he comes back to form, which I’m sure he will. He’s also under contract for 3 more years or so.

          Reply
  8. metseventually

    8 years ago

    @mets

    Reply
  9. GOP Lizards

    8 years ago

    For Chris Hatcher. Ok. I’m dreaming.

    Reply
    • LADreamin

      8 years ago

      Chris Hatcher has a better ERA than 10. He still gets rocked, don’t get me wrong, just not as often ha

      Reply
      • Blue_Painted_Dreams_LA

        8 years ago

        I’d take the guy with the potential bowling ball sinker who not only was a top closer/wbc performer in a pitchers park vs a low leverage mop up guy. I mean it’s not like Hatch has had a HR problem at all.

        Reply
        • GeauxRangers

          8 years ago

          Top closer?……

          Reply
      • mack22 2

        8 years ago

        Hatcher is better as of late, not the last outing in Milwaukee maybe, but he has had some brilliant outtings. A lot better than 10 eRA

        Reply
  10. KCelts

    8 years ago

    I kind of feel like maybe the Cardinals could give him a look after releasing Broxton. Dyson was in a role way over his head and may do better in a middle relief role instead of setting up and closing.

    Reply
  11. neo

    8 years ago

    Phillies only want him if he’s sure to have an ERA over 9 for the rest of season.

    With a capital T for tanking!

    Reply
  12. Matt Galvin

    8 years ago

    Nats? Back as SP?

    Reply
  13. Lefty_Orioles_Fan

    8 years ago

    How about the Pirates?
    Ray Searage can fix anything!

    1
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    • GeauxRangers

      8 years ago

      Lol

      1
      Reply
  14. ronnsnow

    8 years ago

    Dyson for Bastardo

    Reply
  15. Zach725

    8 years ago

    Honestly would be shocked not to see the nats go after him

    Reply
    • seamaholic 2

      8 years ago

      I would. Dude’s been absolutely horrid, unusable, this year, and is out of options. Don’t see any way a competitive team grabs him. He could lose a couple games before they release him again.

      This is gonna be a rebuilding team, or maybe a young team that’s been surprisingly good like the Twins.

      Reply
  16. Larry David's Joe Pepitone Jersey

    8 years ago

    He’s pitching horribly this season, which makes him a perfect fit for the Mets.

    Reply
  17. chicagofan1978

    8 years ago

    Cubs, then they can designate Anderson

    Reply
  18. dazedatnoon

    8 years ago

    The White Sox should jump in on this. First of all, if he stinks….he helps tank for a better pick in next year’s draft. Secondly, it would help keep one more suitor for DRobertson’s services (or Kahnle/Swarzak) just in case Dyson can turn it around for his new club. So basically it’s blocking other clubs from getting help and keeping trade options open.

    Reply
  19. Cardinals17

    8 years ago

    His 2017 record would fit right in for what the Cardinals GM would trade a boat load of talent to for him!

    Reply
    • mikehawk120

      8 years ago

      Your gm is good

      1
      Reply
      • mikehawk120

        8 years ago

        He ain’t bad at all

        Reply
  20. GarryHarris

    8 years ago

    In seasons past, Sam Dyson would make a good RP option but, I feel he should never be a CL because his SO:BB is not that good. I wrote that I felt the Rangers should sold high on him over the winter.

    This year, he’s not only wild, he’s not fooling anyone. Trade partners? I guess there are desperate GMs out there.

    Reply
  21. Connorsoxfan

    8 years ago

    Boston should be on this. I don’t trust even one of Thornburg/Smith to be effective when they return. This guy may be in the same boat, but if he returns to form that pen could be lethal and it would save the high price of a good deadline acquisition for the pen.

    Reply
    • blueblood1217

      8 years ago

      Agreed

      Reply
    • seamaholic 2

      8 years ago

      What if he doesn’t return to form? He’s out of options and could single-handedly cost them a couple games in the meantime.

      Reply
      • Connorsoxfan

        8 years ago

        Then he didn’t cost much and they cut their losses.

        1
        Reply
  22. I Believe We Can Win

    8 years ago

    Huh nobody said braves yet. Guess their fans just wont take anyone after all.

    Reply
  23. troll

    8 years ago

    to st louis with beltre and darvish, for rosenthal, peralta, kelly and wacha and a player to be named later.

    Reply
    • jdgoat

      8 years ago

      And Bader and Reyes

      1
      Reply
      • biasisrelitive

        8 years ago

        yeah if you want darvish and beltre you better be ready to pay

        Reply
    • KillerBs

      8 years ago

      Nice name

      Reply
  24. renegadescoach

    8 years ago

    Phillies are the type to take a chance on a guy like this.

    Reply
  25. biasisrelitive

    8 years ago

    literally can’t hurt the twins we are playing with house money pink him up and see what he has!

    Reply
  26. mnsports

    8 years ago

    Braves bullpen is struggling. they should take a flyer on him.

    Reply
  27. nailz#4life

    8 years ago

    Dyson and Choo + cash to pay Choo’s salary to Twins for Buxton and a low minor leaguer

    Reply
    • MTForester

      8 years ago

      Rofl… are you high?

      Reply
    • Blue_Painted_Dreams_LA

      8 years ago

      The Twins should probably throw Berrios in also just for good measure.

      1
      Reply
      • jd396

        8 years ago

        I’d put Sano in the deal too if the Rangers can part with Ryan Rua.

        1
        Reply
      • GeauxRangers

        8 years ago

        I wish

        Reply
      • joe 44

        8 years ago

        cant forget kepler and gordon too. where else can you get a half .a war player for 70 million over 3.5 years

        Reply
    • joe 44

      8 years ago

      i dont think there is 1 player in the organization the rangers could add that would make me want to make that trade. darvish only a 1/2 year left, beltre old and we have sano,

      Reply
      • dswaim

        8 years ago

        In all honesty the Twins should trade Buxton while he still has considerable value before he becomes a defensive replacement 5th OF type.

        Reply
        • joe 44

          8 years ago

          even hitting 200 with a 280 obp he is still a 2-3 war player on defense and baserunning. last year he was almost a 2 war in 90 games. . this year he is almost a 1 war and thats with his horrible first month at the plate. if anything they should try to sign him to like a 6 year deal

          Reply
  28. reflect

    8 years ago

    Jarrod Dyson for Sam Dyson straight up.

    Reply
    • jd396

      8 years ago

      A Dyson vacuum cleaner and a player to be named later

      Reply
  29. Phillies2017

    8 years ago

    My guesses on returns for the teams mentioned
    Twins for Michael Theofanopolous
    Mets for Kevin McGowan
    Phillies for Hoby Milner
    Nats for Spencer Kieboom
    Red Sox for Tzu-Wei Lin
    White Sox for Robinson Leyer

    Bottom line- they’re getting a guy outside an orgs top 30

    Reply
  30. bigturtlemachine

    8 years ago

    Dyson for J.J. Hoover in a swap of sweepers.

    Reply
  31. Phattey

    8 years ago

    Brewers will get him cuz we just love claiming bums , nick Franklin , Tommy milone , Jared Hughes , yup seems right up David sterns avenue

    Reply
    • Hannibal8us

      8 years ago

      The Brewers are competing when they have no right to be, the whole goal of bringing in bums like that is maybe one over performs and you can trade him for a lottery ticket.

      Reply
  32. SF_Giants

    8 years ago

    Spoiler alert: Sam Dyson has just been traded to the San Francisco Giants for a player to be named later.

    Reply

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