Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports that the Marlins are shopping starters Mat Latos and Dan Haren, among others, heading towards the July 31 trade deadline. The Marlins are 36-50 in fourth place in the National League East, having lost 13 of their last 20 games, so it’s no surprise that they heading into sell mode.
Latos, 27, is currently dealing with a foot injury and has been scratched from his scheduled start on Saturday against the Reds, per MLB.com’s Joe Frisaro. The right-hander has made 14 starts this year and posted a disappointing 4.90 ERA with a 67/24 K/BB ratio in 75 1/3 innings. He is owed the remainder of his $9.4 million salary for the 2015 campaign and can become a free agent after the season.
Haren, 34, has had a terrific year despite not wanting to pitch in Miami. He requested the Marlins trade him to the West coast during the off-season, but the 34-year-old didn’t generate much trade buzz considering he was coming off of three consecutive mediocre seasons. Currently, Haren owns a 3.34 ERA with a 76/19 K/BB ratio in 105 innings.
Spencer also notes that the Marlins are making pitcher Brad Hand and backup infielder Jeff Baker available as well.
