MLB trade rumors: Latest news, buzz as deadline approaches

Catch up on the latest rumors, news and notes as the MLB trade deadline approaches.

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Major League Baseball is nearing its trade deadline, as teams have until Aug. 1 to acquire players for the stretch run or trade away veterans to prepare for the future.

Plenty of big names and big organizations are expected to be involved in the coming weeks. The Chicago Cubs, who struggled heading into the All-Star break, could be on the market for some pitching, dangling their young prospects as bait. The Yankees, meanwhile, could be sellers as they fall behind in the AL East race.

Some of the more recognizable names rumored the trade block include Andrew Miller, Aroldis Chapman, Carlos Beltran, Jay Bruce and Jonathan Lucroy.

Stick to this page for the latest rumors from around the league.

Sunday

• The Red Sox could look to sign Edwin Encarnacion away from the Blue Jays in the offseason. (Nick Cafardo, Boston Globe)

• The Rangers and Rays are in trade talks, with pitcher Matt Moore being discussed. (Jon Morosi, MLB Network)

• Matt Moore is the pitcher the Rays would most likely part ways with. (Nick Cafardo, Boston Globe)

Saturday

• The Yankees will trade Aroldis Chapman and Carlos Beltran “if things don’t turn.” (Ken Rosenthal, Fox Sports)

• The Pirates are talking to the Yankees about starter Nathan Eovaldi. (Rob Biertempfel, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

Friday

• The Diamondbacks have received trade interest in lefthander Patrick Corbin, but are not planning on dealing him. (Jon Heyman, Today’s Knuckleball)

• The Pirates are hoping to move lefthanders Jon Niese and Jeff Locke to make room in their rotation, with top prospect Tyler Glasnow on the cusp of the majors. (Rob Biertempfel, Pittsburgh Tribune)

• The Orioles are in the market for starting pitching and have looked at A’s lefthander Rich Hill. (Jon Heyman, Today’s Knuckleball)

• The Astros have made veteran righthander Scott Feldman available, and bullpen arms Pat Neshek and Josh Fields could possibly be moved as well. (Jon Heyman, Today’s Knuckleball)

•  The Yankees may be trying to reach a contract extension with closer Aroldis Chapman. (Ken Rosenthal, FOX Sports)​

•  The Houston Astros have signed a five-year, $47.5 million deal with infielder Yulieski Gurriel. (Jesse Sanchez, MLB.com)

•  The Rangers are interested in Rich Hill after Drew Pomeranz was traded to the the Red Sox.  (Ken Rosenthal, FOX Sports)

Thursday

• The Cubs may find bullpen help within their own organization instead of dealing at the deadline. Brian Matusz returned to Chicago’s Triple A team Wednesday after a rehab stint in Double A, and could be an option for the big-league club if he pitches well. Matusz held lefties to a .186 average last season. Former All-Star closer Joe Nathan is also on Chicago’s Triple A team, and is eligible to come off the 60-day DL this weekend. Nathan is recovering from his second Tommy John surgery. (Chris Kuc, Chicago Tribune)

• Phillies catcher Cameron Rupp has turned into a valuable asset for the team. Rupp, 27, hit .287 in the first half, and is under team control through 2020. The catcher would probably net the best return out of anyone Philadelphia could trade at the deadline. Teams with potential interest include the Indians and White Sox. (Corey Seidman, CSN Philly)

• Despite injuries elsewhere on the roster, the Mets’ No. 1 priority at the trade deadline will be to acquire another relief pitcher. Relievers on New York’s radar include the Padres’ Ryan Buchter and Brad Hand, the A’s John Axford and the Braves’ Chris Withrow. As for their starting rotation, the Mets will try to fill-in Matt Harvey’s spot as necessary until Zack Wheeler returns from surgery rehab. (Mike Puma, New York Post)

• Cleveland has emerged as a “sleeper team” who could deal for a top reliever at the deadline. The Indians have enticing prospects, and the Yankees—with Andrew Miller and Aroldis Chapman—are looming as a logical trade partner. Cleveland entered the All-Star break in first in the AL Central. (Buster Olney, ESPN)

• The Phillies released right-handed reliever Edward Mujica at his request, the team announced Thursday. Mujica, 32, has pitched exclusively at Triple A so far this season, where he was an All-Star. In a career spanning 10 seasons with six MLB teams, Mujica has a 3.85 ERA and 50 saves.

• The Blue Jays are interested in signing a Yoenis Cespedes-type deal with slugger Jose Bautista, who is in the last year of his contract. Cespedes signed a three-year, $75 million deal with the Mets before this season. Bautista wants a contract closer to five years and $150 million. Both Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion will be free agents this winter, so it could be an expensive off-season for Toronto. (Jon Heyman, Today’s Knuckleball)

• The Rangers and second baseman Rougned Odor have put their contract talks on hold. Odor, 22, is under team control through 2020. He is currently set to hit free agency at age 27. The Rangers offered Odor a five-year deal worth roughly $35 million, but added two club option years at the end of the contract. Odor has 16 home runs so far this season. (Jon Heyman, Today’s Knuckleball)