5 Most Likely Landing Spots For Yovani Gallardo

By Brad Berreman

With the calendar flipping to January and spring training getting closer, Yovani Gallardo now stands out as the top available free agent starting pitcher. The soon-to-be 30-year-old right-hander has had multiple reported suitors this offseason, and here are Gallardo’s five most likely landing spots.

5 Most Likely Landing Spots For Yovani Gallardo

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Texas Rangers — Gallardo rejected a one-year, $15.8 million qualifying offer from the Rangers early in the offseason, as he rightly seeks a long-term deal. A return to Arlington shouldn't be ruled out.

Houston Astros — The Astros have been named as an "aggressive suitor" and a "main contender" for Gallardo at different points this offseason. They don't necessarily have an urgent need for a starter, but adding a veteran presence like Gallardo would bring nice depth to Houston's rotation.

Baltimore Orioles — The Orioles are in the market for a starting pitcher, with interest in Gallardo dating back to November. SB Nation's Chris Cotillo recently named Baltimore as one of three main contenders to sign Gallardo, so if other teams fall by the wayside a signing could happen quickly.

Kansas City Royals — The Royals have reportedly had some level of interest in Gallardo dating back a month or so. His reported asking price (four years, $60 million) may be making Kansas City hesitant, but the opportunity to join a winning team could eventually soften Gallardo's financial demands.

Toronto Blue Jays — I've been calling for the Blue Jays to acquire Gallardo going back to the 2015 trade deadline, and just before the first of the year Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.com reported they had "checked in" on the veteran right-hander. He may no longer be a quintessential ace, but Gallardo is the kind of reliable starter Toronto needs as they look toward making the postseason again.

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