Batting champion Yuli Gurriel’s slippage has precipitated the Astros to try Nationals first baseman Josh Bell. Names have been exchanged, however the ask was mentioned to be excessive.
“He’s an excellent make-up man and his strikeouts are down,” one scout says.
Bell is from the Dallas space and he in all probability wouldn’t thoughts becoming a member of a powerhouse in his house state.
The Mets additionally made a suggestion on Bell, however don’t appear as prone to land him. Trey Mancini would work for the Mets (and within the pen, David Robertson).
The Brewers are also out there for a hitter. They've talked to the Athletics about Ramon Laureano, as Robert Murray of Fansided reported. … The Purple Sox’s supply to Rafael Devers was about half of what he's mentioned to be in search of (round $300 million; not a shock contemplating Soto’s worth). The Boston Globe reported the bid was modeled after Matt Olson’s $168M, eight-year deal. … The Padres made a suggestion to Joe Musgrove, believed to be usual after the free-agent offers of Robbie Ray and Kevin Gausman earlier than the All-Star break (so round $100M, maybe a bit extra). They have been considered making progress.
The Yankees are casting a wider internet for starters, and no shock, they're in on Frankie Montas as properly. Luis Castillo appears to be their first selection, nonetheless. Noah Syndergaard is operating third. Scouts suppose his stuff is “slightly down” from his Mets days. Jose Quintana can also be excessive on their listing. … The Dodgers, together with the Yankees, have appeared like favorites for Castillo, with Houston mentioned to be lurking. … The Padres and Rangers seem to be logical touchdown spots for Joey Gallo, who’s being shopped. The Yankees are hoping to obtain a prospect again. Some consider he'll regain kind as soon as he’s in a brand new locale. … The Yankees try to deal Miguel Andujar, who requested a commerce. They don’t thoughts having him as insurance coverage, however perceive he’d get a greater likelihood elsewhere.
The Cubs are positive to commerce Willson Contreras and David Robertson, they usually’ve had intensive commerce talks involving Ian Happ (in contrast to the opposite two, he’s not a free agent till after subsequent yr). The Jays are amongst groups in on Happ, as Robert Murray and Lance Brozdowski reported. Contreras may help a group with simply his bat, however one scout, batting away catching criticism, mentioned, “He’s catch-and-throw man.” … The Rays are on the lookout for a catcher. … Whit Merrifield is certainly in play.
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