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4:28pm - Fisher headed to Jays

Outfielder Derek Fisher is part of the Jays' return in the Joe Biagini-Aaron Sanchez swap with the Houston Astros according to TSN's Scott Mitchell.

The belief is there's more involved but the Astros have yet to inform their players. 

 

4:22pm - Gennett to San Fran

Infielder Scooter Gennett has been traded to the San Francisco Giants according to Jeff Passan.

Jon Heyman reports the deal is for cash considerations. 

 

4:18pm - Astros bombshell

We've got a blockbuster.

After acquiring both Aaron Sanchez and Joe Biagini from the Toronto Blue Jays, the Astros have acquired starter Zack Greinke from the Arizona Diamondbacks according to Ken Rosenthal.

Jeff Passan of ESPN reports there will be four prospects headed back to Arizona. 

 

4:11pm - It's the Astros

Aaron Sanchez is headed to the Astros along with Joe Biagini, the Blue Jays confirmed. The return is not yet known.

 

4:08pm - Big names stay put

Madison Bumgarner is staying. Zack Wheeler is staying. Felipe Vazquez is staying. Noah Syndergaard is staying.

According to multiple reports, all four big-name pitchers have not been traded and will remain with their respective teams . 

 

4:04pm - Sanchez traded too

Aaron Sanchez has been traded according to Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun, just minutes after Longley reported Joe Biagini has been sent to the Houston Astros.

There is no word on the destination of Sanchez.

 

4:00pm - Pencils down!

Annnnnnnd we've finally made 4:00 p.m. ET. Don't go anywhere yet as deals often trickle in for up to an hour after the deadline. Stay tuned.

 

3:56pm - Biagini to Astros

The Toronto Blue Jays have sent righty reliever Joe Biagini to the Houston Astros according to The Toronto Sun's Rob Longley.

In 49.0 innings so far this season, Biagini is 3-1 with a 3.86 ERA. 

 

3:52pm - Yankees eyeing Sanchez?

With less than 10 minutes to go until the deadline, the New York Yankees are one of several teams looking at Aaron Sanchez as a potential bullpen piece according to Jon Heyman. 

 

3:45pm - Braves add more to 'pen

Just minutes after acquiring closer Shane Greene from the Detroit Tigers, the Braves have dealt for San Francisco Giants reliever Mark Melancon according to ESPN's Jeff Passan and Buster Olney.

 

3:26 - Greene going to Atlanta

The Atlanta Braves have just brought in bullpen help in a big way.

According to ESPN's Buster Olney, the Braves are getting closer Shane Greene and his 1.18 ERA from the Detroit Tigers. The deal is pending a physical.

The Los Angeles Dodgers were also linked to Greene. Multiple reports indicate they could pivot to lefty fireballer Felipe Vazquez before today's deadline. 

 

3:20pm - The latest on Sanchez

Could teams be backing off of Aaron Sanchez?

According to MLB Network's Jon Heyman, contending teams continue to show interest in Sanchez as a late-inning reliever but some may be backing away due to his preference to start.

Sanchez has started 23 times this season and has an ERA of 6.07, though he has shown improvement in each of his last two outings. 

 

3:16pm - Dodgers get bench help

According to Rosenthal, the Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired second baseman Jedd Gyorko from the St. Louis Cardinals. 

"Insurance for Chris Taylor, Kike Hernandez and David Freese injuries," tweets ESPN's Jeff Passan.

 

3:12pm - Greene to Braves?

The Atlanta Braves are close to acquiring closer Shane Greene from the Detroit Tigers according to Ken Rosenthal.

 

3:00pm - One hour to go

Only one hour left. Trade now or wait until November. 

 

2:53pm - Dickenson to Philly

Outfielder Corey Dickerson has been traded to the Philadelphia Phillies according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

It is not yet known what is heading back to Pittsburgh in the swap. Dickerson has been productive in limited time this season, posting an OPS of .931 in 43 games. 

The deal is pending a physical. 

 

2:45pm - Marlins, D-Backs swap

The Arizona Diamondbacks are getting pitcher Zac Gallen from the Miami Marlins in exchange for shortstop prospect Jazz Chisholm according to multiple reports. 

 

2:37pm - Nationals acquire Strickland 

Mike Rizzo and the Washington Nationals keep adding to the bullpen. Flamethrower Hunter Strickland is headed to Washington according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.

Left-handed pitcher Aaron Fletcher will head back to Seattle, per Feinsand. Rosenthal reports the Strickland and Elias trades could eventually be part of the same deal. 

Earlier on Wesnesday, the Nats acquired Elias from the Mariners for a pair of minor leaguers. 

 

2:35pm - Not gonna happen

The Arizona Diamondbacks asked for outfielder Clint Frazier and three prospects for starter Robbie Ray according to Jon Heyman.

Heyman adds the two sides are very far apart. Nightengale tweeted earlier this afternoon that the deal is "dead" according to team officials. 

 

2:30pm - Pomeranz heading to Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Brewers are getting some starting pitching help.

According to multiple reports, left-hander Drew Pomeranz and pitcher Ray Black are heading to the Brewers in exchange for prospect Mauricio Dubon.

 

2:29pm - Roark to A's

The Oakland Athletics have acquired starter Tanner Roark from the Cincinnati Reds according to Rosenthal.

The deal is pending a medical review.

 

2:19pm - Ray to Yanks not a possibility?

According to Bob Nightengale, team officials are saying trade talks between the New York Yankees and Arizona Diamondbacks involving lefty starter Robbie Ray are now dead.

"I can’t pronounce dead, but heard pretty close to it if not completely done," added Joel Sherman on Twitter. 

 

2:11pm - Elias to Nats

The Nationals aren't done after all. 

According to Sherman, the Mariners have traded lefty Roenis Elias. There is no word yet on the potential return. 

 

 

2:06pm - Nats not done?

The Washington National are working to acquire left-hander Roenis Elias from the Seattle Mariners according to Rosenthal. 

It is unclear if the two teams are close on a deal.  

 

1:53pm - Hudson to Nationals

Daniel Hudson has been traded to the Washington Nationals according to TSN Blue Jays Reporter Scott Mitchell. 

According to multiple reports, right-hander Kyle Johnston is headed back to Toronto in the deal.

Read more about the Hudson trade here.

 

1:30pm - Mets holding Diaz?

According to Heyman, there is belief the Mets hold onto struggling closer Edwin Diaz and let him rebuild his value.

Diaz blew his fifth save of the season last night in Chicago and has an ERA of 5.05 entering play Wednesday.

 

1:11pm - Hudson drawing interest?

Blue Jays reliever Daniel Hudson is drawing "plenty of interest" according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. 

Feinsand reports it seems Hudson is more likely than not to be traded. 

 

12:58pm - Maldonado traded again

The Chicago Cubs acquired catcher Martin Maldonado just over two weeks ago but he is on the move again. 

According to multiple reports, Maldonado has been traded to the Houston Astros. 

Tony Kemp is headed back to Chicago, reports say.

 

12:57pm - Yankees, Astros aiming high

Both the New York Yankees and Houston Astros are still in on starters Zack Wheeler and Madison Bumgarner according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal.

 

12:26pm - First big trade of the day

The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired first baseman Jesus Aguilar from the Milwaukee Brewers according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. 

Right-hander Jacob Faria is headed back to the Brewers in the deal, according to Passan. 

 

12:12pm - Interest in Sanchez?

Not long after Sherman reported the Jays have been "getting hits" on Aaron Sanchez, Heyman tweets there is interest and many contenders see him as a "bullpen star." Heyman adds Sanchez would prefer to start and believes he has straightened out his long-running blister issue. 

 

11:58am - Rays not pursuing Smoak?

Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo told Mitchell the Tampa Bay Rays are not interested in first baseman Justin Smoak.

 

11:50am - A trade! Finally!

Well, sort of.

The Texas Rangers have acquired reliever Nate Jones and international bonus from the Chicago White Sox or minor-league pitchers Ray Castro and Joseph Jarneski. It's small, but it's something...

Jones, currently on the 60-day injured list, is expected to remain on the IL all season. 

 

11:46am - The latest with the Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have been getting lots of hits on Aaron Sanchez and there is a real chance he moves according to Sherman. 

Sanchez has a 6.03 ERA in 23 starts this season for Toronto. 

TSN Blue Jays reporter Scott Mitchell reported earlier in the week that Sanchez was drawing interest as a reliever. Sanchez is scheduled to start on Friday.

 

11:23am - Syndergaard unavailable

It looks like the New York Mets won't be dealing Noah Syndergaard after all. 

According to Sherman, Syndergaard was pulled off the market last night and is staying with the Mets. Sherman adds there are nine teams still calling about starter Zack Wheeler. 

"They have a price. If met, he will be traded. There remains a chance of that," tweets Sherman. 

Syndergaard threw 7.1 innings of one-run ball while striking out 11 last night against the Chicago White Sox. He has an ERA of 4.10 so far this season. 

 

10:59am - Action picking up on Leake?

The Milwaukee Brewers and Texas Rangers are in on Mariners starter Mike Leake according to Rosenthal.

Despite Leake pitching last night against the Rangers, a trade is still possible, adds Rosenthal.

"Leake holds a full no-trade but told reporters he was willing to waive it for a deal that did not come to fruition - yet," tweets Rosenthal. 

 

10:44am - Smoak, Galvis in the lineup

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman is in the lineup batting cleanup and playing first base as the clock ticks closer to today's deadline. 

Smoak's name has been thrown around in trade rumours the past few days.

"Smoak just walked by in the clubhouse, looking for the posted lineup: 'They make the old man play the 12:15 pm game.' He has not heard anything regarding a potential trade," tweeted TSN's Scott Mitchell. 

Shortstop Freddy Galvis, who has also been mentioned in trade rumours this season, is in the lineup as well. He will DH and hit sixth.

 

10:28am - The latest on Ray

The New York Yankees are "so-so" on Arizona Diamondbacks starter Robbie Ray according to Martino. 

The Yankees are talking to Arizona about Ray but have their limits on price, adds Martino. 

Joel Sherman of the New York Post tweeted earlier Wednesday he's never gotten the sense that New York "loves him."

 

10:01am - What are the Yankees up to?

According to Andy Martino of SNY, it looks like the New York Yankees will not add a starter today, but there are mixed opinions whether or not to believe them when they say they can stand pat. 

"Mixed opinions on if they're in on Wheeler, depending on who you talk to," Martino tweeted, adding they could also look at reliever Shane Greene. 

 

9:39am - Mariners shopping Leake

The Seattle Mariners are telling teams they will eat a large amount of Mike Leake's remaining salary to facilitate a trade according to Nightengale. He is earning $16 million this season, $15 million in 2020 and has an $18 million team option in 2021 that carries a $5 million buyout. The St. Louis Cardinals, his former team, are paying $5 million of his contract this season and $4 million next.

 

9:12am - Could the Pirates trade Vazquez?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are "listening more actively" on closer Felipe Vazquez according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. 

Rosenthal adds a source told him Vazquez's market is "hot" and he has a 50-50 chance of getting moved. 

Rosenthal writes the Dodgers are looking for a high-end reliever to pair with Kenley Jansen in the bullpen, but they've also discussed New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz. 

 

9:03am - Colome in demand

There are plenty of teams pursuing Chicago White Sox closer Alex Colome according to Nightengale. 

However, Nightengale adds the White Sox are planning on keeping him in hopes of contending in 2020. 

 

8:45am - Cleveland still planning to be active?

The Cleveland Indians made a huge splash Monday night by acquiring Yasiel Puig and Franmil Reyes. But according to ESPN's Buster Olney, Cleveland might not be done.

"Even after the Indians' big trade last night, they are working on other possible deals," Olney tweeted.

 

8:32am - Reds not flipping Bauer

The Cincinnati Reds are keeping right-hander Trevor Bauer and not flipping him after acquiring him in a blockbuster trade late Tuesday night according to Heyman. Cincinnati enters play Wednesday 49-56 with only a two per cent chance of making the playoffs according to FiveThirtyEight. 

 

8:24am - GMs expect action on starters

General managers expect starters Zack Wheeler, Robbie Ray and Mike Minor all to be moved before today's deadline according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.

 

8:09am - Syndergaard staying put?

It's looking more and more like Mets starter Noah Syndergaard isn't going anywhere. 

According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, Syndergaard/San Diego Padres talk has not been killed entirely but feels like a long shot. Heyman adds the Mets want both major league pieces and prospects and still want to compete this season.  

Syndergaard took the mound last night in Chicago and held the White Sox to one run over 7.1 innings with 11 strikeouts.