MLB trade deadline

Juan Soto is the most enticing prospect available at the MLB trade deadline, but the Nationals unsurprisingly have an insane asking price.

If not, the possibility of players like Soto staying with their current teams is high. Any trade for Soto, if there’s anything, should happen in the next 38 hours or so. Unfortunately for fans, they can only wait and see to get clarity on Soto’s future.

The Cardinals, Dodgers and Padres are all believed to be in the mix to land arguably MLB's best hitter.

The Seattle Mariners were said to be in the mix for Soto, though they used several top prospects to acquire Luis Castillo earlier this weekend, presumably taking them out of the running. Unloading Corbin's contract would be another way for Washington to extract value in the trade. The $440 million guarantee would have been the richest contract in baseball history, though the $29.3 million average annual value would be only the 20th highest ever. Given the lineup around him, opposing pitchers have little reason to challenge him. It will be difficult to get fair value for Soto in terms of talent, if not impossible. Soto, who is still only 23, rejected a 15-year extension worth $440 million at some point recently, prompting the Nationals to entertain trade offers.

An explanation for why commissioner Rob Manfred set the MLB trade deadline for Tuesday, Aug. 2, during the 2022 regular season.

The Aug. 2 deadline also remains a hard date for trades. On Tuesday, only one game starts prior to the end of the trade deadline as the Colorado Rockies face the San Diego Padres, beginning at 1:10 p.m. as part of a doubleheader. The deadline historically has been set for July 31 each season, generally ending around 1 p.m.

Padres vs. Dodgers for Juan Soto? Mets completing a deal with the Red Sox? Ken Rosenthal has all the latest.

• The Guardians are among the teams to express interest in the Athletics’ Murphy, but a deal remains more likely in the offseason than at the deadline. Adrianza wants to become a general manager, and to that end, he is taking sports management courses online through the Honors College at Miami-Dade College. The Astros, according to sources, are showing interest in Choi as a possible alternative to their apparent No. 1 choice at first, the Nationals’ Josh Bell. The Rays currently are playing short-handed with shortstop Wander Franco, and outfielders Manual Margot and Harold Ramirez on the injured list. But if they move him, they would lose their right to negotiate with him exclusively until the market opens. Neither the Giants nor Red Sox are likely to be pure sellers. They do not appear strongly in the mix for Soto. They might not add a left-handed bat at all, focusing instead on relievers with swing-and-miss stuff. Their right-handed hitting corner outfielders, Teoscar Hernández and Lourdes Gurriel Jr., are among the most popular players in their clubhouse. For all the talk about the Blue Jays needing a left-handed hitter, they entered Sunday ranked second in the majors in OPS vs. The Brewers are again listening to overtures for closer Josh Hader. The conversations might be little more than due diligence. If the Padres land Contreras, it might compel the Mets to move on a J.D. Martinez-Christian Vázquez package from the Red Sox. The Mets, though, are exploring numerous other possibilities, sources said. To some degree, he is exploring each of the above possibilities, according to major-league sources. The final hours will be intense.

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He and Babe Ruth are the only players in franchise history with 41 homers through the first 101 games of a season. “I wish I could have my phone on the bench like the rest of the fans who take a video every one of his at-bats. Closer David Robertson: The Cubs took a flier on Robertson, and he delivered, returning to form as a prized closer. They have no idea what he should get on a contract extension, or what he’d bring on the trade market, or if he even wants to stay. The Cubs couldn’t sign him to a long-term deal, so they’re definitely moving, and teams like the Houston Astros are listening. He has a career 3.69 ERA, is eligible for arbitration for the first time this winter, and has postseason experience, too. He’s a perennial All-Star in the making. San Diego Padres: These guys have one of the most aggressive GMs in the business, and haven’t reached the postseason in a full season since 2006. The Reds will eat money to dump third baseman Mike Moustakas. Make a call, and the Reds will listen. They won a World Series in the shortened COVID year. San Diego Padres: The Padres have the capital, and the aggressiveness in GM A.J. Preller, never knowing a star he didn’t want. They have the minor-league prospects and young major-league ready players to get this done.

Keeping track of the MLB trade deadline moves for the Dodgers, Padres, and Giants, as well as deals made by the non-contending Rockies and Diamondbacks.

On a more realistic note, we’ve looked at potential targets who could help the target among hitters, starting pitchers, and relief pitchers. If they decide to sell, potential pending free agents include Joc Pederson, Brandon Belt, and Evan Longoria (Giants hold a team option for 2023). Carlos Ródon could be the biggest prize of the bunch, signed through 2023 but he can opt out of the deal this offseason. We’ve gone over what the Dodgers needs are, like a full and useable bench, and more bullpen help.

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C.J. Abrams would have to be the centerpiece of the package from a practical standpoint. In 2020, the Padres landed Mike Clevinger from Cleveland in an eight-player deal. Former first-round pick Robert Hassell III could round out a solid core of three players going back to Washington. San Francisco is not confirmed as a seller yet, but Carlos Rodon and Joc Pederson would be coveted on the trade market. They already upgraded their lineup by adding Andrew Benintendi, which may open up the possibility for Joey Gallo to get dealt. The New York Mets made two minor trades to improve their left-handed hitting. The Padres would not have a spot on the field for Abrams if Soto joined the team and Fernando Tatis Jr. returns from injury. The San Diego Padres have a recent history of swinging big at the trade deadline. The Houston Astros have a deeper rotation than the Yankees and they are better equipped to win a potential seven-game ALCS with their arms. The Yankees are likely out of the Soto sweepstakes, and they could use their top prospects to land Montas. New York needs to improve its rotation to compete with the Houston Astros, who have six quality starters and a seventh returning soon in Lance McCullers Jr. They can send one of their top prospects as the headliner of a package back to the Oakland Athletics. Oswald Peraza, the No. 36 overall prospect in baseball, could be the focal point of the negotiations. The outfielder declined a massive contract offer from the Washington Nationals at the start of July and has been on the trade market ever since.

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While hypothetical trade packages from multiple teams will be mentioned leading up to the Tuesday Deadline, Soto is staying locked in on the immediate future. “You’re wearing the Nationals jersey. Left-handed second baseman Nolan Gorman, 22, has appeared in 58 games since debuting on May 20. He is batting .238/.314/.444 with a .758 OPS, including a home run on Friday at Nats Park. Outfielder Dylan Carlson, 23, debuted in 2020 and has played in 267 games for St. Louis. He is slashing .250/.318/.405 with a .723 OPS this season. - No. 98 overall/Cardinals’ No. 5, right-handerGordon Graceffo, 22, Double-A - No. 87 overall/Cardinals’ No. 4, shortstopMasyn Wynn, 20, Double-A - No. 80 overall/Cardinals’ No. 3, catcherIvan Herrera, 22, Triple-A - No. 43 overall/Cardinals’ No. 2, left-handerMatthew Liberatore, 22, Triple-A We traded for Paul Goldschmidt. We traded for Nolan Arenado. But that’s the only thing about that player. Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo and Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak were shown sitting together on Sunday’s broadcast. - No. 6 overall/Cardinals’ No. 1, third basemanJordan Walker, 20, Double-A The clubs have been linked in recent buzz, only this season, the potential stakes are a lot higher than a veteran pitcher on an expiring contract and a lesser-utilized young outfielder.

A broadcaster for a minor leaguer? A Hall of Famer for a fence? A shortstop for a turkey? Here are the strangest swaps of all time.

Similarly, in ’80, the Yankees traded catcher Brad Gulden to the Mariners, and Gulden was returned to New York a year later. In 1972, the two Yankees pitchers traded lives, switching their houses, wives, kids, and even their dogs. Catcher Harry Chiti was the first player in baseball history to be traded for himself. Dapper spent one season with the Crackers as a player-manager, and put up a .281 batting average. The Hornets seemed fine without him, going 100–37 in the ’31 season, and fielding a squad that is considered to be one of the best minor league teams of all time. And as for the turkey? But before his Hall of Fame major league career began, Grove was traded for a fence. “This is the offseason for turkeys and I’ve got plenty right here in my butcher shop.” He suited up for the Lake Charles Newporters and later signed with the Monroe Drillers—no word on whether mollusks were involved in that transaction. Martina reportedly offered one barrel, but the Steers held out for two, and gave the extra to Dallas sportswriters. The between-game trade seemed to work out for both players. Flack was immediately placed at the top of St. Louis’s order for the second game, going 1-for-4 and notching an outfield assist at home plate.

Since then, he's also suited up for Toronto and Cleveland in the big leagues. He's earned a reputation as a strong defensive catcher but hasn't hit much at the ...

He worked his way up the minor league ladder and made his MLB debut with Oakland back in 2018. Taylor himself dealt with injuries this year, however, and was only able to get into 23 games for the Norfolk Tides before being released just over a week ago. Since then, he’s also suited up for Toronto and Cleveland in the big leagues.

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Sell it. But there’s no reason to panic in either direction. All of it. They’re a surprise in the Central. They’ve got some solid pitching and breakouts in the lineup. But with some big names coming off the IL down the road, there’s no reason to panic. I don’t see them doing anything to upgrade even now that they finally look like a franchise heading in the right direction.

2022 MLB trade deadline buyers, sellers and players to watch, including Juan Soto, Luis Castillo, J.D. Martinez and maybe even Shohei Ohtani.

While most eyes in Washington will be on Soto, the Nationals will also look to deal Bell for the right price. If the Red Sox do look to become sellers at the trade deadline, they could start by trading away veteran J.D. Martinez, who has a .293 batting average and nine home runs this season. The Mets and Giants have both risen as favorites to land the slugger amid lackluster play from their catchers. With Luis Castillo’s recent departure to Seattle, Frankie Montas now ranks as arguably the best starter available on the market. Washington may also look to deal their sure-hitting first baseman Josh Bell, as well as offload LHP Patrick Corbin’s abysmal contract in a deal with Soto. Though Seattle will likely refrain from making any more sizable moves after dealing three of their top five prospects (as ranked by MLB Pipeline) to Cincinnati in exchange for Castillo, look for them to add another bat to their offense, which ranks 23rd in runs scored. The Tigers came into the 2022 season with high hopes after signing shortstop Javier Báez in the offseason for $140 million, but currently hold the third-worst record in the American League at 40-60. As trade discussions continue to heat up among clubs, here’s a look at the likely buyers, sellers and players to watch on the trading block: Possible reinforcements could include more pitching depth and a better replacement at second base, which is currently held by Robinson Cano in relief of the injured Ozzie Albies. St. Louis sent shockwaves through the MLB last week when they were named a potential front-runner to add Juan Soto by rival teams. Positions of need could include a left-handed reliever, backup catcher and first baseman. Despite acquiring All-Star outfielder Andrew Benintendi from the Kansas City Royals Wednesday night, the Bronx Bombers could still be looking to add more talent.

Before the expected flurry of activity leading up to Tuesday's trade deadline at 6 p.m. ET, here's a primer with what you need to know.

• The Red Sox have been trying to add a bat for first base or in the outfield, along with middle-relief help. • The Padres are going for it, and there are no untouchables in their farm system. He will be a strong candidate for National League Comeback Player of the Year. Robertson has 14 saves and a 2.23 ERA with 51 strikeouts in 40 1/3 innings. He could be a difference-maker in the middle of a contending team’s rotation, and not just for this season, as he’s controllable through 2024. But if the Padres fall short in their bid for Soto, they could pivot and overwhelm the Pirates with a trade offer they couldn’t refuse. 4. Joe Mantiply, LHP, Diamondbacks — The Astros and Mets need a left-handed reliever, and Mantiply would be a perfect fit for both. That type of deal would benefit the Mets in the short term and the Red Sox in the longer term. The Juan Soto sweepstakes are rounding third and heading for home with the Padres and Cardinals in the lead and the Dodgers somehow staying in the conversation. Or will the Nationals wait until the offseason to trade him? The Giants, Red Sox and Orioles are the teams on the border between “buying” and “selling” that stand out. It’s only a matter of time before the Cubs trade All-Star catcher Willson Contreras and righty reliever David Robertson. But will they be packaged together or traded separately? The Yankees have made Montas their top trade target, according to sources, but they have plenty of competition for the 29-year-old right-hander, including the Twins, Cardinals and White Sox. When Montas is moved, Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal and Marlins righty Pablo López will become the best-available starters.

From Juan Soto and Shohei Ohtani to Brian Cashman, here are the top players, teams and decision-makers to keep an eye on before Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET.

Both teams may move a player headed for free agency but are unlikely to buy at the top of the market. The rebuild to the rebuild starts here. Teams shopping for a bat include the Braves (who need to replace Adam Duvall), Dodgers, Guardians, Astros, Rays and Mariners. For all the rumblings about needing a pitcher, the Yankees have the best swing-and-miss staff in baseball (14% of pitches). Even more so than in recent years, the return of star players from the injured list will go a long way in determining the next World Series champion. New York could swing a deal for Montas if the price is right, but Luis Severino should be returning to pitch behind Gerrit Cole and Nestor Cortes Jr. in the playoff rotation. Before the season, Oakland cashed in all but one of its best trade chips: Montas. The A’s sweated through a stint on the IL for Montas because of shoulder trouble. The staff ranks 28th in strikeout rate, but their defense is one of the best in the majors. The 7–9 spots in the batting order are hitting .208, it has no left-handed relief specialist, 38-year-old first baseman Yuli Gurriel is hitting .171 with runners in scoring position and .232 against righthanders, and it needs a veteran backup catcher. The payroll model in their market might not be sustainable—think the Diamondbacks from 2000 to ’02—but for now they are all in, and Preller needs Soto to finish it off by covering a gigantic flaw. The fourth franchise without a title, the Brewers, should also be in the hunt for Soto, but Milwaukee appears content with an offense that ranks fifth in runs per game. I would start with C.J. Abrams and MacKenzie Gore of the Padres.

MLB trade rumors are everywhere heading into the 2022 trade deadline on Aug. 2 at 6 PM ET.

The problem is the home runs that are normally there are not. The 29-year-old has a 3.36 ERA this season after putting up a 3.37 last year. The crown jewel of the deadline. OK, look: He’s struck out 106 times, which is nothing new for him. A 2.23 ERA and 14 saves for the Cubs at the age of 37 means he’s the kind of reliever a contending team needs for the playoffs. A pitcher who used to be the most consistent arm you could ask for is turning back the clock with a 3.24 ERA this season for the Pirates.

The Padres, Dodgers and Cardinals are among the teams interested in trading for the Nationals star before Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET.

But talking about the cost for two seasons of Soto instead of two and a half will likely change the calculus enough that a team will be willing to jump in a way that just isn’t true right now. Unlike the Mariners, the Padres could have a tough time signing Soto to a long-term deal, after previously extending Fernando Tatis Jr. and signing Manny Machado to mega-deals, and they reportedly are close to extending right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove for five years and about $100 million. I thought the Mariners were positioned well to swoop in, but after they gave up a haul for Luis Castillo, that seems less likely now. They are going to want a slew of top prospects and also major league talent, and most of the teams trying to win can’t afford to give up major league talent in August. It seems better for the potential return if Washington waits until winter, when, for example, a team with an attractive young shortstop can sign a free agent to replace him, thus making the kid available. Washington. I know there’s a lot of smoke here, and Scott Boras’s “three pennant races” talking point has taken off, but I just don’t see why it makes sense for the Nationals to do this midseason. One of four teams never to have won the World Series, the Padres are all in and this is no time to be cautious.

Major League Baseball's trade deadline isn't until 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday, but there already have been some big deals made.

“It’s definitely a little bit different because it could be a whole new clubhouse in a matter of a day,” said Drury, who has been traded three times in his career. “It’s definitely on my mind a little bit, but at the end of the day, whether I’m here or somewhere else, I get to keep playing baseball. He has a career 3.66 ERA, is eligible for arbitration for the first time this winter, and has postseason experience, too. He is being offered in package deals for a slugger. The Reds also sent outfielder Tyler Naquin and lefty relief pitcher Phillip Diehl to the New York Mets for multiple prospects. Outfielder Trey Mancini, Orioles: The Orioles shouldn’t trade him.

For now, the attention remains focused on Juan Soto, with multiple reports indicating the San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers are the ...

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Likewise, you can count on them checking in on the pitching market, both starters and relievers, as is the custom for contenders. It seems unlikely that the incoming owners would want their first big move to be trading off the face of the franchise. A name you'll find much lower on our rankings is Joey Gallo, the Yankees outfielder who has struggled since being acquired in a trade last deadline. The other three -- Montas, Contreras and Happ -- seem to have a better than 50/50 shot at being moved by Tuesday night. Soto is a 23-year-old on a Hall-of-Fame track who is under team control for two more seasons after this one, making him one of the most sought-after trade targets in league history. Ohtani is under team control for an additional season, yet the situation is more complicated. Our Dayn Perry recently categorized each of the 30 teams as buyers, sellers, or something in between. Here's a look at who he categorized as buyers or sellers (do note that that teams are listed in alphabetical order based on their city name): The Astros currently have a six-pitcher rotation that includes the likes of Jake Odorizzi and José Urquidy. On the outfield side of things, the Astros have reportedly received calls on Jose Siri, who has fallen out of their center-field timeshare. CBS Sports has you covered below, with information and answers on eight frequently asked questions. Major League Baseball teams have only a few more hours to finalize their summer shopping. The deadline usually passes on July 31, but commissioner Rob Manfred gained the ability to set it on any day between July 28 and Aug. 3 as part of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement between MLB and the MLB Players Association. That, in short, is why the deadline is on Aug. 2, a few days later than normal.

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Dodgers are intensifying their Juan Soto pursuit. Yankees are unlikely to get him. Padres, Cardinals are still in. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Passan suggests that the Dodgers are “lurking,” however, and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic similarly wrote this morning that the Dodgers have maintained talks with the Nats and should not be ruled out as a potential landing spot. Heyman adds that the Nationals aren’t as high on top prospect Anthony Volpe as the Yankees and many other clubs are, which is a complicating factor in talks. That meshes with recent reporting from the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, who wrote last night that there was “no traction” between the Yankees and Nationals regarding Soto, even though the Yankees reached out as recently as yesterday evening.

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And a few others of note: Cubs OF Ian Happ is a free agent after 2023 but could be moved this week after making his first All-Star team. If the Red Sox decide to sell, plenty of teams would be asking on Martinez. - C Willson Contreras, Chicago Cubs: The three-time All-Star got a standing ovation last week in his likely Wrigley Field finale, with Chicago almost certain to find him a new home before he reaches free agency this fall. Outfield prospects Robert Hassell III and James Wood are consensus top 100 prospects who could also be moved as the Padres chase the Dodgers in the NL West. Speaking of ... - Los Angeles Dodgers: LA reportedly outbid the rival Padres for Scherzer at last year's deadline and have the pieces to do the same for Soto, who was serenaded with 'Future Dodger!' chants at Chavez Ravine during All-Star week. - 1B Josh Bell, Washington Nationals: The 2019 All-Star has had a resurgent year, cutting down his strikeout rate considerably while batting .302 with 14 home runs. As a switch-hitter, he'd fit into any contender's lineup but might best improve the defending World Series champion Atlanta Braves, who haven't gotten much production at DH from Marcell Ozuna. The Seattle Mariners and San Francisco Giants have also been floated as potential landing spots. Pry him away from the Nationals, and a club could enjoy 2½ seasons of Soto and his signature batter's box shuffle before he can test free agency. Of course, with so many suitors, Washington is sure to extract a heavy haul for Soto's services. As a switch-hitter, he'd fit into any contender's lineup but might best improve the defending World Series champion Atlanta Braves, who haven't gotten much production at DH from Marcell Ozuna As a result, prospect-hungry teams have increased their asking prices to take advantage of the sellers' market, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.

The St. Louis Cardinals need to pursue Frankie Montas at the MLB trade deadline if they want to become World Series contenders.

That being said, injuries to Jack Flaherty and Steven Matz proved there is a need for another starter if a deep run in the playoffs will be in the cards. He’s electrifying and is the type of arm that can make a difference in a big game. The Cardinals will almost certainly need to part ways with prospects who are on the doorstep of the Majors. The A’s have made it clear they want players who can contribute right away. Reports indicate St. Louis and San Diego are emerging as a frontrunner for the All-Star, but this isn’t exactly what the Cards need right now. But, their outfield is set for the future right now. But, the organization will need to make some noise at the MLB Trade Deadline on Tuesday if they really want to become a potential World Series contender.

For each major deal between now at Tuesday's deadline, we'll break down the pieces on the move and the logic behind the trades. As always, baseball is hard to ...

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In a surprising move, the National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers traded four-time all-star closer Josh Hader to the San Diego Padres on Monday. The ...

The Yankees, who entered Monday with a league-best 69 wins, were in need of bullpen help after losing right-handed relievers Chad Green and Michael King to season-ending elbow injuries. Milwaukee setup man Devin Williams could step into the Brewers’ closer role. The 30-year-old Lamet was dominant during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, when he finished fourth in NL Cy Young voting, but has been hampered by elbow injuries since.

The fireworks have started ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. The Milwaukee Brewers have traded four-time All-Star closer Josh Hader to the San Diego...

They are also interested in Nationals mega-star Juan Soto, per The Post’s Jon Heyman. Hader has a year and a half left on his contract and will be a free agent after the 2023 season. The fireworks have started ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline.