But the Fish said they’re not interested, though that opinion could change. Miami Marlins – With Johnny Cueto and Trevor Rogers on the shelf, Bumgarner would fit well on this budget-conscious club. With Michael Soroka about to return from two years of injuries, there’s no room in the rotation for Bumgarner, whom the Braves once coveted.Ĩ. Minter has been an unexpected disaster and Raisel Iglesias has yet to throw a pitch this season. Atlanta Braves – Bumgarner hails from Braves Country but would almost certainly need to work out of the bullpen, where incumbent lefty A.J. Bryce Harper is about to return, bolstering an already-strong attack, but the ballpark is a bandbox and therefore anathema to many pitchers.ħ. Philadelphia Phillies – The defending National League champions need to bolster a rotation that has a great 1-2 punch in Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola but badly needs a veteran lefty who is battle-hardened from previous title chases. It also has a healthy attack that would provide strong support for Bumgarner.Ħ.

Texas also has legendary pitching coach Mike Maddux, helping fuel the team’s pennant aspirations this year. Moreover, newly-signed free agent Jacob deGrom just went on the 15-day injured list with an elbow issue whose severity is unknown.

Texas Rangers – New manager Bruce Bochy, lured out of retirement, was the same guy who managed the Giants when Bumgarner was thriving there. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Getty Imagesĥ.

Bruce Bochy (right) would be reunited with former pitching ace Madison Bumgarner if the Texas.

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