The Twins won 101 games last season but were swept by the Yankees in the AL Division Series. Only Betts was traded.Feinsand reports that Lindor is seen by most rival executives as more likely to be traded in the coming offseason than by Monday's Deadline, but it's notable that the Indians are even entertaining the idea of trading Lindor now.Lindor is seen by most execs as more of an offseason move, but the fact that the Indians are even willing to entertain the idea of trading him now is notable. The most unusual MLB trade deadline in the sport's history is approaching, and we've got you covered with all of the trade rumors, reaction and analysis you need as your team ponders its next blockbuster move in a shortened 60-game 2020 season with the standings packed leading up to baseball's first 16-team playoffs. 8 seed -- with eyes on catching the Yankees and moving up even higher. Team could move Ketel Marte back to CF, or possibly play Daulton Varsho in that spot.The Yankees could be a landing spot for Marte. DBacks open to trading not only closer Archie Bradley, but also center fielder Starling Marte, sources tell The Athletic. Could go nowhere.MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal previously reported that the Brewers were listening on Hader, but a rival executive told Rosenthal that Hader is only available for a “bananas price.”Elsewhere on the reliever market, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand Meanwhile, the Marlins have expressed interest in D-backs closer Archie Bradley, Marlins reliever Brandon Kintzler has been receiving a lot of interest as well, Seven players are involved in the deal -- Nola and right-handers Austin Adams and Dan Altavilla are headed to San Diego in exchange for outfielder Taylor Trammell (the MLB.com's AJ Cassavell reported that the Padres "aren't done trying to maneuver" prior to Monday's 4 p.m.
Right now there isn't any sign that the Indians are planning to trade Lindor -- but it's a possibility.Francisco Lindor's name has been mentioned in some preliminary trade talks, per source. The Mets patched some holes with three separate deals, adding reliever The Phillies, who kicked off trade deadline week by acquiring relievers Brandon Workman and Heath Hembree from the Red Sox, added another bullpen arm on deadline day, making a deal with Milwaukee for The Blue Jays acquired veteran starter Robbie Ray in a deadline deal with the Diamondbacks. Morosi reported earlier on Monday that the Twins have been aggressively pursuing rotation help and were known to have interest in both Lynn and Bundy.As the Rangers continue to explore the market for Lynn, Meanwhile, ESPN's Buster Olney has heard from at least one evaluator that the Angels are likely to keep Bundy, who is under control through 2021.Other teams have been interested in Dylan Bundy, but the sense among at least one evaluators that the Angels -- with pitching needs extending into 2020 -- are likely to keep him.Gausman, an impending free agent, would cost less to acquire than Lynn, who is signed for $8 million in 2021 and has been one of the top pitchers in MLB this season. The left-hander has a 4.25 career ERA, but struggled with control in posting a 7.84 ERA with 31 walks in 31 innings this year.The Padres made another deal in landing veteran catcher With the dust settled and buzz quieted, here's what our experts made of the deadline moves.What does adding Mike Clevinger mean for Padres? The Braves lost Mike Soroka for the season to a torn Achilles and haven’t gotten a single start out of free-agent addition Cole Hamels, who is sidelined with left triceps tendinitis.
San Francisco has won eight of 11 to remain within striking distance of a playoff spot.Indians, Giants among teams believed to have interest in Jackie Bradley Jr. — but ultimately, Red Sox may hold onto himAtlanta and Chicago are expected to be two of the most aggressive clubs on the starting-pitcher trade market. Morosi reports that the White Sox and Twins have both been engaged with the Rangers on Lynn in the last 24-48 hours.As for the Padres, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand has heard San Diego is also looking at Lynn, with starters Chris Paddack and Garrett Richards struggling lately.The Indians took sole possession of first place in the American League Central on Saturday after Cleveland defeated the Cardinals in St. Louis and the Twins and White Sox both lost.The Giants, meanwhile, are surprisingly in buy mode now, according to Heyman, after entering the season as a club expected to finish below .500 and toward the bottom of the National League West. He said Wednesday that he's not fazed by them, and in fact, views them as a compliment.