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Archer faces Dodgers on MLB.TV amid trade rumors
- Updated: July 26, 2016
Chris Archer will take the mound tonight for his first career start against the Dodgers, the club to which he’s been most closely tied in recent trade rumors.
Archer is among the players many speculate could be moved prior to the Aug. 1 non-waiver Trade Deadline, but for now, he remains with the Rays, who will open a two-game Interleague set with Los Angeles at 10:10 p.m. ET.
Fans can catch this matchup along with the rest of the day’s 16-game slate — featuring starts by Noah Syndergaard, Chris Tillman, Felix Hernandez, Danny Salazar and Kyle Hendricks — streaming live on MLB.TV.
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Here’s what to watch for throughout the day (all times in ET):
Archer makes first career start vs. Dodgers: TB@LAD, 10:10 p.m. Archer has endured an up-and-down season this year amid frequent trade rumors, posting a 4.60 ERA through 21 starts. The Rays have struggled to find success with their ace on the mound, going just 2-10 in his last 12 starts.
“I definitely would like to stay here because I like the people that we have in our organization,” Archer said. “But it’s a part of the business. I wouldn’t feel wronged, because with signing my deal, I knew this was a possibility and would eventually happen.”
For Los Angeles, Bud Norris will toe the rubber, making his sixth appearance (fifth start) with the Dodgers since arriving via a trade with the Braves last month. Norris hasn’t fared well since changing teams; he has a 5.64 ERA with the Dodgers.
Stat that matters: Archer has fared much worse on the road …
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