Guy has only pitched 198.2 innings since 2016.. Why should a contending team touch him ? Seems like a perfect fit for a rebuilding team to MAYBE flip at the deadline IF he stays healthy.
If were being cheap, give me Rick Porcello instead. Maybe we can get him to rebound, hes been healthy at least.
Since 2016
Richards- 3.6 BB/9 198.2 innings 2.59 SO/W
Porcello- 2.0 BB/9 851 innings 4.03 SO/W
Porcello is coming off a down year. 1-7 , 12 starts , 5.64 ERA and only made 10MM.
Also, his FIP was 3.33 which was actually lower than his 2016 CY Young season of 3.40.
If were going to the bargin bin, get a guy who can provide innings, not an injury risk. Since this is about Garrett Richards though, I'd stay far away from him .