Charlie Morton, Zac Gallen still drawing interest as deadline nears

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Some of the more coveted starters aren’t having their best years — including Zac Gallen (5.60 ERA), Charlie Morton (5.48) and Sandy Alcantara (6.66). But with strong track records (and a playoff résumé in Morton’s case), plus a weak starter market, all are drawing significant interest.

Gallen and Morton should go somewhere, but with Alcantara under control next year, the Marlins may hold him.

The Red Sox, Mets, Yankees, Astros, Padres and Rays are among possibilities for Morton.

Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen is drawing interest from other teams as the MLB trade deadline nears.Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen is drawing interest from other teams as the MLB trade deadline nears. Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Edward Cabrera also has another year of control, so there’s no guarantee the Marlins trade him either.

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