Blake Snell Next Team Odds: Cy Young Winner Favored to Join Philadelphia Phillies

Shohei Ohtani may be the biggest fish in MLB free agency, but Blake Snell is no minnow.

The 30-year-old left-hander captured the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday, which couldn’t have been better timing as he prepares to cash in on the open market.

His current team, the San Diego Padres, are in the mix to re-sign him but are not the favorites, according to DraftKings’ Next Team Odds. 

The sportsbook’s team to beat for his new destination is the Philadelphia Phillies, who have +350 odds to sign Snell this offseason.

Here is a look at the top-5 candidates for the Next Team Odds of Blake Snell:

• Phillies +350
• Dodgers +500
• Mets +550
• Mariners +700
• Padres +700

Snell went 14-9 with an ERA of 2.25 this past season, striking out 11.7 batters per nine innings with a WHIP of 1.19.

He would immediately become the ace of any staff, and it’s no surprise to see some big-market teams leading the list of potential destinations. The Phillies made it to the NLCS this past season before falling in seven games to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Philadelphia could use a front-line starter so this move makes sense, while the Dodgers have a lot of money and also need help in the rotation.

Many believe the Ohtani domino needs to fall first before the rest of free agency can kick into high gear, but Snell will also be a sought-after commodity.

Here is a look at the rest of the candidates listed in Next Team Odds to add Blake Snell, according to DraftKings.

• Red Sox +800
• Cardinals +900
• Yankees +1000
• Orioles +1000
• Giants +1100
• Cubs +1100
• Astros +1200
• Field (Any Other Team) +1300
• Reds +1600

The favorite makes sense in this one, as Philadelphia could really use a top-of-the-rotation arm, has money to spend, and is on the cusp of a championship, so all arrows point in the direction of the Phillies.