The 2022 MLB trade deadline is fast approaching and TSN has all the latest news and rumors before August 2nd at 6 p.m.
Does AL’s center run help the seller’s market?
The Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins are separated by three games in the American League Central Division.
According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, that could spur some action.
Separated by just 3 games in the AL Central, the Twins, Guardians and White Sox are among the most aggressive teams in the pitching market right now, according to sources. According to an executive at one potential vendor, “everyone thinks they have a shot and are trying to improve.”
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) July 28, 2022
Feinsand tweets that all three teams are the most aggressive in the pitching market right now, and according to an executive at a potential seller, all three teams believe they have a chance and are trying to improve.
The Twins (52-46) lead the division with the Guardians a game and a half back at 50-47 and Chicago another game and a half back at 49-49. The Rangers (two and a half games back) and the White Sox (four games back) are also chasing the Tampa Bay Rays for the final American League wild card spot.
A new name in the commercial market?
Several teams are exploring trades for Houston Astros outfielder Jose Siri, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
Rosenthal writes that the Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers and Miami Marlins are looking for help in center field.
Siri, 27, is in his second season with the Astros, but has largely struggled at the plate so far this season, slashing .178/.238/.304 with three homers, 10 RBIs and six walks stolen
He is due $704,000 this season and is not eligible to become a free agent until after the 2027 season.
Yankees in Soto?
After the New York Yankees reached an agreement on Wednesday night to acquire outfielder Andrew Benintendi from the Kansas City Royals, could that affect their rumored pursuit of superstar Juan Soto?
Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that while there’s no official word, it’s now clear that New York is not at the forefront of negotiations.
While there’s no word that the Yankees are officially out of Juan Soto, it’s clear that they’re not currently at the forefront of those conversations. So it makes sense that they skipped over Andrew Benintendi. SD, STL, LAD and TEX, perhaps because of better potential matches, seem more involved in Soto’s talks.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 28, 2022
Heyman adds that the San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers appear to be the most involved in Soto’s talks.
The #Yankees acquiring Andrew Benintendi is a great move. He is a contact hitter who will keep the line moving. He doesn’t have power or speed, but he’s a solid professional hitter who will get on base. The biggest news is that this deal means the Yankees are out of Juan Soto!
— Steve Phillips (@StevePhillipsGM) July 28, 2022
While TSN Baseball Insider’s Steve Phillips likes the move the Yankees made on Wednesday, he thinks they’re out of the Washington Nationals star.
“The Yankees’ acquisition of Andrew Benintendi is a great move. He’s a contact hitter who will keep the lineup moving. He doesn’t have power or speed, but he’s a solid professional hitter who will get on base. The biggest news is that this deal means the Yankees are out of Juan Soto!”
Are the Reds trying to deal with Castillo?
The Cincinnati Reds are going full steam ahead to trade right-hander Luis Castillo, ESPN’s Buster Olney reports.
Olney tweets that there was some industry speculation that the Reds might decide to stick with the 29-year-old, who is widely regarded as the best starter available.
There has been some speculation in the industry that the Reds could choose to keep pitcher Luis Castillo, but talent evaluators say Thursday morning that CIN is going full steam ahead in the process of trading All -Star, widely regarded as the best. starter available.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) July 28, 2022
Castillo is 4-4 with a 2.86 ERA in 14 starts so far this season for the Reds, his sixth in Cincinnati since making his major league debut in June 2017.