Jose Soriano Leads the Majors With 42 Walks and the Angels Might Actually Trade Him

Alright, Seattle, let's go! Our Mariners just snagged a 3-1 win against the Orioles, a gritty W that feels good, you know? While we're celebrating that grind, the American League is about to get a whole lot spicier with some wild trade rumors flying around. Trust me, what's happening with the Angels right now, it's not just a West Coast thing, it's a whole league thing that could shake up the competitive landscape for everyone.

The Mets Are a Mess and Sellers Are Emerging

Across the country, the New York Mets are having a brutal season. Baseball Reference only gives them a minuscule 0.6% chance to even sniff a postseason berth. You gotta wonder if David Stearns, their president of baseball operations, is on the hot seat, right? It looks like the Mets are gearing up to be major sellers at the trade deadline, and that includes their All-Star right-hander, Freddy Peralta. With free agency waiting for Peralta at the end of the season, and extension talks between the two sides totally quiet, it's a no-brainer they'd look to move him. This situation, with Peralta potentially on the move, is probably why ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel named the Mets as a top landing spot for an AL Cy Young candidate from the Los Angeles Angels.

Angels' Soriano: Cy Young Talent With Control Kinks

Yeah, you heard that right, a *Cy Young candidate* might be on th

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e block! We're talking about Jose Soriano from the Angels. This dude started the season on fire, giving up just one run in his first 37⅔ innings. Unbelievable, right? But since then, his ERA has creeped up to almost 5.00. Passan and McDaniel noted that his "stuff still really plays," but also pointed out the "control kinks that can plague Soriano." And believe me, those kinks are real: Soriano's 42 free passes actually lead the Majors! The ESPN duo also highlighted that his "two years of control" would be a massive factor for any team looking to trade for him, whether they're contenders or teams planning to contend soon.

Why This Trade Talk Matters to Us

So, the Mets are linked to Soriano, even though Peralta is arguably more talented. Why would the Angels even consider this? Well, if they were smart, they'd capitalize on Soriano's early success and trade him this year. Getting two years of control on a solid arm like Soriano wouldn't be the worst way for the Mets to start rebuilding their roster for next year, despite his command issues. For us, this is all about watching the AL landscape. When a team like the Angels is looking to deal a Cy Young candidate, it means teams are either trying to get better fast or they're giving up. We need to keep our eyes peeled because every move in the AL impacts our Mariners. Our boys are grinding for every single win, and we've gotta keep that momentum going because the competition isn't slowing down. Go M's!

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.