MLB rumors tracker: The latest rumors on MLB trade deadline day (August 1)

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It’s August 1, which means it is officially MLB trade deadline day. With a flurry of MLB rumors swirling out there around a myriad of teams, we are making this your one-stop shop for the latest information.

MLB rumors tracker: What we’re hearing about the MLB trade deadline

We will be keeping this page up to date through the 6 p.m. (Eastern) MLB trade deadline with the latest MLB rumors. Make sure you are hitting refresh on your browser on this page to make sure you are seeing the latest information on this page. We will timestamp when we post something so you’ll know exactly when we’re seeing something out there on Twitter/X or hearing something from our MLB insider, Robert Murray. We will also be adding the newest information on the bottom of the page.

And don’t worry, we will have these links open in a separate page so you won’t lose your spot on here.

Let’s start with some roundups that we have already posted.

Rumors roundup involving the Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners, Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers: click here

A roundup of rumors involving the Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Minnesota Twins: click here

Rumors roundup involving the St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, Arizona Diamondbacks: click here

Could some surprising New York Yankees be on the move at the trade deadline? Here’s the latest.

9:25 a.m. ET —

Justin Verlander has a no-trade clause; his willingness to accept a deal to the Orioles is unknown.

Verlander grew up 160 miles from Camden Yards; as a kid, he watched then-Orioles ace Mike Mussina.

In 2017, JV accepted a trade to HOU at the last possible second.@MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) August 1, 2023

The Tigers are expected to trade both Eduardo Rodriguez and Michael Lorenzen by 6pm ET, but sources say Detroit’s asking prices remain quite high for the two starters. Will the Tigers lower their price or will a contender feel the pressure as the deadline approaches?
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) August 1, 2023

Pittsburgh Pirates are weighing offers on multiple players, including pitchers, reports Jon Heyman on Twitter/X

9:30 a.m. ET —

New York Mets will not be trading Pete Alonso, contrary to the rumors flying, says Jon Heyman.

Speaking of the Mets, are these concerns about the direction of the franchise? Joel Sherman of The New York Post weighs in here.

We’re still seeing mixed signals about the future of Alex Verdugo in Boston. With him being a free agent at the end of the season, will he be traded?

9:40 a.m. ET —

If the Cubs are indeed still thinking about trading Marcus Stroman, has his value gone down with recent starts? The numbers from ESPN.com’s Jesse Rogers aren’t pretty.

9:50 a.m. ET —

The Angels are still trying to add another pitcher, reports Jon Morosi. Los Angeles has been incredibly active in an effort to not only make the postseason, but show Shohei Ohtani they are serious about winning.

Apr 17, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene throws against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports /

10 a.m. ET —

The Reds remain involved in the starting pitching trade market on Deadline Day, but they are somewhat reluctant to pay high prices for top-of-the-market arms; Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo are expected to rejoin the Reds rotation during the regular season. @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) August 1, 2023

10:25 a.m. ET —

More buzz around Verlander and the Orioles, from Buster Olney…

We do not know yet what Justin Verlander wants and he completely controls his situation with his no-trade clause. But as we discussed on Sunday Night Baseball, no team is better positioned to make a Verlander trade than the O's: They are loaded with prospects, and the Mets…
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) August 1, 2023

Also, Morosi is putting the Cardinals and Marlins together as potential trade partners, tweeting, “Miami GM Kim Ng would like to add offense, and Marlins manager Skip Schumaker has close knowledge of STL’s available bats.”

10:40 a.m ET —

Buster Only of ESPN is predicting a wild end to the trade deadline, with part of his tweet reading, “a barrage of starting pitcher deals completed today, maybe in the last couple of hours before the deadline, as desperation begins to factor in for buyers and sellers.”

Also, more on the Cardinals from Morosi, with part of his tweet saying, “Cardinals have been active in trade conversations last night and this morning. They’re willing to move multiple bats.”

10:55 a.m. ET —

Jon Heyman pumping the brakes on the Orioles-Verlander talk here.

11:05 a.m. ET —

Mark Feinsand of MLB.com tweets, “The Pirates continue to get hits on Austin Hedges, Rich Hill and Ji Man Choi, per sources, but no deals are imminent.”

11:10 a.m. ET —

Jon Heyman reporting that “Dodgers are in hot pursuit of Eduardo Rodriguez now” as well as Verlander.

11:30 a.m. ET —

Heyman reporting that the San Diego Padres are the “mystery team” in on Verlander.

He then adds…

No idea how likely it is that a deal could work with Padres. No word on if there’s any real progress in talks, or if Verlander might approve SD. Interesting though that Padres would even investigate this now. https://t.co/5INWQx77Lh
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) August 1, 2023

11:45 a.m. ET —

Another name to watch for the Padres? Eduardo Rodriguez from the Tigers, tweets Feinsand.

11:50 a.m. ET —

An interesting note from Joel Sherman in his New York Post article about Verlander … “Steve Cohen’s willingness to pay down the approximately $93 million that Verlander is owed going forward — if his 2025 $35 million option is triggered — would potentially put any contender into play.”

11:52 a.m. ET —

Could the Yankees really be sellers? Buster Olney seems to doubt it.

May 4, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (57) smiles as he walks off the mound after completing eight shutout innings against the New York Mets at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports /

12:06 p.m. —

We have a small trade. Plenty of bigger ones still to come.

We have acquired LHP Tucker Davidson from the Los Angeles Angels for cash considerations.

Davidson has been added to the 40-man roster and will report to the big league club.
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) August 1, 2023

12:13 p.m. ET —

Could the Astros really be out on Verlander?

On the team’s pregame radio show on @sportstalk790, GM Dana Brown said the club isn’t in the market for a starting pitcher: pic.twitter.com/XbOPYXsauC
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) July 30, 2023

12:33 p.m. ET —

We have another trade, this one between the Rays and Cubs.

The Rays are acquiring RHP Adrian Sampson, RHP Manny Rodríguez and international free agent money from the Cubs for RHP Josh Roberson, per source. @sahadevsharma was on it.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) August 1, 2023

12:43 p.m. ET —

The Toronto Blue Jays have reached out to the Cardinals about Paul DeJong, tweets Derrick Goold of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

12:51 p.m. ET —

Mark Feinsand tweets that the talks between the Mets and Astros for Verlander “have really cooled down today.

12:53 p.m. ET —

We have a trade between the Rockies and Braves

Trade: The Atlanta Braves are acquiring left-hander Brad Hand from the Colorado Rockies, according to a source familiar with the deal. Alec Barger goes to the Rockies.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) August 1, 2023

1:06 p.m. —

The Padres and Pirates have made a deal.

The San Diego Padres are finalizing a trade to acquire left-handed starter Rich Hill and first baseman Ji-Man Choi from the Pittsburgh Pirates, sources tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 1, 2023

1:23 p.m. —

The Diamondbacks have talked to the Tigers about Michael Lorenzen, per Morosi.

1:40 p.m. —

Toronto and St. Louis have finalized another trade it seems, sending Paul DeJong to the Blue Jays, tweets Morosi.

1:43 p.m. —

The Royals could be very busy trading away players this afternoon, tweets Feinsand.

1:46 p.m. —

Feinsand tweets that “it is ‘mostly rentals’ that are available” on the starting pitching market, so no Dylan Cease.. However, it has been tweeted that “White Sox will trade anyone except Luis Robert.”

2 p.m. —

Rockies have acquired LHP Justin Bruihl from the Dodgers for cash considerations, Feinsand said.

2:15 p.m. —

Yankees and Cardinals still discussing Dylan Carlson, Feinsand says.

Jul 6, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (22) throws a pitch against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports /

4:52 p.m. —

Not trade-related, but St. Louis will lose Brendan Donovan for the rest of the year after undergoing surgery, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Also, Eduardo Rodriguez blocked a trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers,Jeff Passan reports.

5 p.m. —

Keeping an eye out for this.

The Pirates will be trading C Austin Hedges in the next 90 minutes or so, per source, but the destination is not yet known as four or five teams continue to talk to Pittsburgh. For teams seeking catching help, there aren't a ton of options on this market.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) August 1, 2023

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