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Tampa Bay Rays: Who’ll They Trade Next?

By Anthony Sosa

Sep 23, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (22) walks back to the dugout against the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (22) walks back to the dugout against the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 23, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (22) throws a pitch during the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (22) throws a pitch during the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Chris Archer

The 2016 season didn’t bode well for Ray’s ace Chris Archer. But despite the down year, he is still a hot commodity for many teams.

Archer’s ERA in 2016 was 4.02, the worst of any full season in his career. His overall record in 2016 was 9-19. He also gave up a career-worst 30 home runs. Compared to his previous seasons in the league, 2016 seems like a fluke-year for the 28-year-old.

In his big league career, Archer has a 3.51 ERA, 795 strikeouts and 41 wins. His best season was in 2015, where his bWAR hit 4.3. He earned an All-Star selection in 2015 and also finished fifth in the Cy Young voting.

Not only has Archer shown an array of talents on the mound, but his contract extends through 2019, thus giving him multiple years with a team. Archer should bounce back from a down 2016, and perform a lot better in 2017.

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