MLB Trade Deadline Digest: Jonathan Lucroy is a hot commodity
The Stew’s Trade Deadline Digest recaps the day in news and rumors as MLB gets closer to the non-waiver trade deadline on Aug. 1. If you missed any of Wednesday’s action, we’re here to help you catch up with all the important links and tidbits.
MAKE IT HAPPEN: Offers for Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy have intensified. A number of clubs, including the Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers and New York Mets have been mentioned in rumors. [@jcrasnick]
KEEP GOING: Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Chris Archer just keeps going despite the trade rumors. [Tim Brown]
STILL LOOKING: The San Francisco Giants have shown interest in San Diego Padres pitcher Andrew Cashner. [@jonmorosi]
REACHING OUT: The Seattle Mariners are one of the teams that contacted the Cincinnati Reds about outfielder Jay Bruce. [@jcrasnick]
HOLD ‘EM: Some executives are starting to think the Tampa Bay Rays are going to hold onto their pitchers and try to flip them in the offseason. [ESPN]
WAIT A MINUTE: But if the Rays are willing to sell, the Chicago Cubs might have some interest. [@jaysonst]
HE’S AVAILABLE: The Chicago White Sox are trying to capitalize on James Shields’ recent hot streak and have made him available for trade. [@jonmorosi]
GET HIM: The Tampa Bay Rays are expected to deal Steve Pearce before the deadline, and the Cleveland Indians have shown interest. [@Joelsherman1]
TRY HARDER: The Washington Nationals are even more determined to add a reliever after Tuesday’s walk-off loss. [@jonmorosi]
VALUE: The Philadelphia Phillies would like a strong prospect for pitcher Jeremy Hellickson. [@jaysonst]
OUT HERE: The Giants remain active on a number of players. Kansas City Royals pitcher Edinson Volquez is one of them. [@jcrasnick]
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