MLB trade season has arrived. The clock is ticking as executives try to prepare their teams for the extended run before the 6 p.m. deadline on Tuesday, August 2. All eyes are on Juan SotoAnd the 23 years Washington citizens The star who suddenly became in the trade block.
We’ll be following every twist and turn of the trade winds around Soto and the rest of the league here. Check back for updates when the madness unfolds.
Could Soto’s Lottery Be A Repetition Of The Padres Dodgers Scherzer Battle?
The rumors on Tuesday morning revolve around San Diego PadresChasing both Juan Soto and Josh Bell of the Washington Nationals. Barry Sveriluga of The Washington Post tweeted this morning that there is a “growing sense” that Padres and aggressive CEO A.J. Briller are trying to score both star-hitters from Washington.
But with reports that the Los Angeles Dodgers are still lurking – from 12 games ahead of the Padres – it’s a sequel to last year’s Deadline drama. In 2021, the Citizens kept the main piece on the shooting side, Max Scherzer. It was a free rental agency at the end of the season so the price was lower, but the plot was similarly intense. After Padres appeared to have secured a deal for him, the Dodgers pounced and both Scherzer and Shortstop Trea Turner landed.
Today, the Citizens once again hold two major commercial slots in Soto and Bell, the first baseman to strike in Monsters season. And once again, the dynamic duo of dealing with NL West looks set to battle it out for the biggest prize.
Citizens, Cubs around the clock as deadline day approaches
As of midnight on deadline day, August 2, Juan Soto is still in Washington. So did Josh Bell, the first baseman to hit the switch who is also expected to move by 6pm as the Soto lottery hit the strike market, another major seller still holding a major chop is the Chicago Caps.
Chicago has the versatile All-Star player Ian Hap hanging on the trade block, with some suitors reportedly viewing him as Soto’s back-up plan. Closer David Robertson remains on the Cubs even though he may be the most prominent reliever dealt at the deadline.
Moreover, other major names to watch on Tuesday include Marlins star Pablo Lopez – Reportedly attracting attention from the Dodgers — and Yankees slugger Joey Gallo, whose disastrous Bronx tenure will likely come to an end.
Astros get a mask on Christian Vazquez
The Houston Astros are reported to have filled a gap in the catcher by taking on Christian Vazquez, who works for the Boston Red Sox. A strong defender, Vazquez is also in the midst of another strong offensive season. It hits .282 with eight crawler owners, and the park’s adjusted OPS is better than average for the third time in four years.
Although not the same offensive force as Willson Contreras of Cubs, one of the leading names in the commercial market, he is a more recognizable defender who is expected to take on the responsibilities of handling the playoffs associated with the playoffs. He has plenty of experience in October, having led the 2018 Red Sox to win the World Championship.
Astros hunters are reaching the worst level in the league .159/.228/.297, so this is a major upgrade. They were reportedly reluctant to shake up the Arrest Corps too much due to the stellar defense and leadership of Martin Maldonado.
Add weirdness to this deal? The fact that the Red Sox is in Houston, so Vazquez’s travel after the trade would consist of walking to the other club.
The 31-year-old has played for the Red Sox throughout his career, having been recruited by the club in 2008. He will reach free agency at the end of the year.
Dealing with Vasquez wasn’t Boston’s only move on Monday. They also transferred loyalist Jake Diekman to the White Sox for catcher Reese McGuire, a player to be named and coins later. Meanwhile, they have reportedly struck a deal for Reds player Tommy Pham to boost the major league club. This seems like an obvious buy-and-sell case for a team that has fallen into the basement of AL East but still has some chances in the playoffs.
The Astros acquire Trey Mancini from Orioles in a 3-team deal
Trey Mancini, the first player for the Orioles and DH, is said to be heading to Houston on a three-team deal that will send defensive back Jose Seri to the Tampa Bay Rays. Mancini’s right-handed swinger fits the Astros’ preference for hitters who hit below average and still pack a pop.
Captured by the Orioles in the eighth round of the 2013 MLB Draft, Mancini hit .268/.347/.404 with 10 guards, 16 doubles and 35 walks. If anything, it might be hitting better than it looks; His strength numbers have taken a hit due to the new wall formation at Camden Yards. This will likely take Houston out of the market for Josh Bell, the first key man on the national batting team who should soon join the contender’s lineup.
The Astros are always in the market for strong players like Mancini, but with the Orioles looking ahead of schedule in their rebuilding (they’re only three games out of the last wild card with a 51-51 record), some believe the Orioles might hold on until they can make a boost. Serious comma this year.
Instead, it looks like the Orioles will at least move on from a player who is set to enter a free agency and get some small arms — possibly Rays Seth Johnson and Astros Chayce McDermott. The Astros will also get Rays Pinging Jayden Murray, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
Yankees trade for Frankie Montas of Oakland, relief aid
New York Yankees tackle first Oakland bowler Frankie Montas and loyalist Lou Trevino, In Jack Carrey of YES. The 29-year-old Montas is proud to have raced a 3.18 ERA this season and he has been Probably the best writer left on the board after, after The Seattle Mariners arrested Luis Castillo.
Since the start of 2021, Montas has an excellent 3.30 ERA over the course of 291 2/3 innings. The continued success has come hand in hand with a greater focus on the awesome splitter, which runs 96 mph heat that he can throw as four or two stitchers. In turn, the Yankees will reportedly bring back their best offer prospect, left-handed Ken Waldichuk, along with potentially impressing JB Sears, Louis Medina and potential second-choice Cooper Bowman. It’s a great return that clearly compares to the Luis Castillo trade. The Yankees were adamant not to trade short-term prospects Anthony Volpe and Oswald Perazza, and the move would have been accomplished without these guys.
Montas was one of the few standout pieces A held up after a winter fire sale. He will remain under the control of the team until 2023, Giving the Yankees a start of the second caliber to promote an already strong spin.
With his team on a winning streak of 108, GM Yankees Brian Cashman is acting aggressive. He already added rookie striker Scott Evros of the Cubs on Monday.
Padres acquires Josh Hader from Brewers in a surprise closer swap
ESPN’s Jeff Bassan adds that the San Diego Padres are adding one of the best closing gear in the game. Padres sends closer, Taylor Rogers, to the Milwaukee Brewers along with a group of young players for Josh Hader, the dominant left-hander.
beer makers, Who can either bring Rogers closer or lift Devin Williams the dominant setup manThey are said to have listened to Hader’s deals on and off since Williams came on the scene.
In the deal, according to Bassan’s report, they added several other talented players, including Esteury Ruiz, a young defensive player who could get into the squad immediately. The Brewers currently lead NL Central with three games over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Juan Soto Rumors: Could the talent of generations be on the move?
Are you ready for the seismic movement that would be Juan Soto’s trade? The last whisper says that the citizens have three suitors for Soto and they are probably more than the restSan Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals, and Los Angeles Dodgers. The Padres and Dodgers, enemies of NL West, got involved in a bidding war a year ago for a different Nationals star – Max Scherzer. Finally, The Dodgers pulled a surprise movie that secured both Scherzer and Shortstop Trea Turner.
Be aware of the possibility of a Soto deal with all of our coverage so far.
Shohei Ohtani will probably stay in place
Shohei Ohtani’s situation has never been as urgent as Soto talks, but the Los Angeles Angels at least have hardened the market heading into another losing season despite hiring Mike Trout and Otani. Jon Hyman of the New York Post reported Monday afternoon, Ohtani will stay all season.
The two-way sensation, in contention for his first Cy Young and AL MVP’s second consecutive nod, could become a free agent after 2023 and has expressed his desire to play for a winning team. As the angels chase around him with conflicting pieces, it may be necessary for them to consider replacing him this winter.
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