Dallas Keuchel reportedly open to one-year deal after market seemingly goes dry

Thomas Lott

Dallas Keuchel reportedly open to one-year deal after market seemingly goes dry image

Dallas Keuchel went into this offseason looking for a long-term deal, but that contract appears not to be in the cards for the Cy Young winner.

The former Astros starting pitcher is now open to one-year deals at the right price, according to Fancred Sports.

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If he were to sign that type of deal, he would do so planning to hit the open market again in 2020. Teams that may have interest include the Brewers, Phillies, Padres and Astros.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, though, notes with the Brewers, the team would have to give up a third draft pick this season if it were to sign Keuchel to any kind of deal, which could eliminate them from the running.

It should also be noted that Brewers general manager David Stears was the assistant general manager with the Astros in 2012 when Keuchel made his MLB debut, so he has a history with the lefty.

Keuchel reportedly turned down a five-year, $90 million deal with the Astros in 2016 and changed agents in 2017 to Scott Boras.

Boras is famous for having his clients go to the free-agent market to start a bidding war for his players. He did that with Bryce Harper this year and also with Eric Hosmer and J.D. Martinez in 2018.

For Keuchel, it hasn't worked out as he remains a free agent three weeks into the season.

Keuchel told Houston Station Fox26 in February he wasn't hitting the panic button and was just focused on getting himself ready for the season.

"I'm calm and collected outside the field," Keuchel said. "I don't really hit the panic button at all. I'm worried about getting myself ready and up to speed. I feel like I'm ahead of schedule compared to the last few years.

"At the same time, I'd like to get out there and meet new teammates or meet old teammates. When that time comes, it'll be nice."

 

Thomas Lott