The Nationals are receiving calls on a number of hitters, according to a report from TalkNats. The Red Sox have been in contact with the club about first basemen Josh Bell and Nathaniel Lowe, while the report adds that Washington has also received calls from clubs inquiring after the availability of second baseman Luis Garcia Jr. and outfielder Alex Call. According to Matt Gelb … [Read more...] about Nationals Receiving Interest In Multiple Hitters
Orioles Place Zach Eflin On Injured List; Eflin Could Still Be Traded
The Orioles announced that they’ve placed righty Zach Eflin on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to July 29, due to lower back discomfort. Right-hander Brandon Young has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk in his place. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic first reported that Eflin was headed to the IL but added that a trade of the veteran right-hander remains firmly possible even … [Read more...] about Orioles Place Zach Eflin On Injured List; Eflin Could Still Be Traded
Angels Acquire Andrew Chafin, Luis García
The Angels have acquired left-hander Andrew Chafin and right-hander Luis García from the Nationals, per announcements from both clubs. The Nats receive left-hander Jake Eder and minor league first baseman Sam Brown in return. The Halos designated left-hander José Quijada for assignment to open a 40-man spot. Eder was on the 40-man, so his departure opened another. Chafin, 35, … [Read more...] about Angels Acquire Andrew Chafin, Luis García
Mets Have Considered Ramón Laureano
8:48pm: Heyman posts that Laureano appears to be behind Robert and Mullins on the Mets’ priority list, presumably because of the positional fit. Heyman adds that a few other teams are more likely suitors in the event that Laureano gets moved. 8:25pm: With the trade deadline fast approaching, the Mets have already been linked to some big bats, namely Eugenio Suárez and Brandon … [Read more...] about Mets Have Considered Ramón Laureano
Orioles Trade Seranthony Dominguez To Blue Jays
The Blue Jays and Orioles executed a bit of business between games of their doubleheader today, as Baltimore traded right-hander Seranthony Dominguez and cash to the Toronto in exchange for minor league righty Juaron Watts-Brown. Both clubs have announced the swap. The Jays designated veteran reliever Chad Green for assignment to open 40-man and 26-man roster spots for their … [Read more...] about Orioles Trade Seranthony Dominguez To Blue Jays