7 years agoWith starting pitcher Yu Darvish signing with the Cubs over the weekend, the market for free-agent starter Jake Arrieta is clearing up, and the Brewers and Twins appear to be the two favorites for his services, according to a report from MLB Network insider Jon Heyman. The Nationals, Phillies and Cardinals are also possible landing spots for Arrieta. Milwaukee has "been in touch" with Arrieta and could be the most logical fit with starter Jimmy Nelson recovering from right shoulder surgery. The Nationals are looking to bolster an already strong rotation, but they are concerned with staying under the luxury-tax threshold. The Phils would be the darkhorse, but several of their front office names have ties to Arrieta when he was drafted by the Orioles. The Twins also need pitching with Ervin Santana set to miss time after middle finger surgery. Arrieta remains a low-tier fantasy ace, although a move to hitter-friendly Milwaukee might not be the best for his overall fantasy value.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: MLB.com