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The Minnesota Twins acquired right-hander Noah Davis from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday in exchange for cash considerations, according to The Athletic's Dan Hayes. Davis will report to Triple-A St. Paul. The 28-year-old former 11th-round selection in 2018 by the Cincinnati Reds out of UC Santa Barbara appeared in five games in relief for L.A. this year and gave up 14 runs (13 earned) on 10 hits while walking five and striking out eight in six innings. The 28-year-old was designated for assignment after surrendering 10 runs in just 1 1/3 frames on July 4 against the Houston Astros. Davis has been hit around at the major-league level in his 57 1/3 innings, going 0-5 with a rough 8.95 ERA and 2.01 WHIP with 51 strikeouts and 28 walks over 23 appearances (six starts). He is nowhere near the fantasy radar and isn't a lock to pitch for the Twins the rest of the year.--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Dan Hayes
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San Francisco Giants right-hander Justin Verlander enters this week's All-Star break with an 0-7 record, 4.70 ERA (4.16 FIP) and a 1.42 WHIP with 67 strikeouts and 26 walks in 76 2/3 innings over his 15 starts in his first year with the team. The 42-year-old future Hall of Famer and three-time Cy Young winner is the first starting pitcher to enter the All-Star break with at least 65 strikeouts and no wins. He is stuck on 262 career wins and is now looking very unlikely to reach the 300-win milestone. Although Verlander hasn't been terrible by any means and he could have a much better second half, it's clear that he's no longer the fantasy ace that he once was. Verlander currently is in the 35th percentile in strikeout rate, 58th percentile in whiff rate and 60th percentile in hard-hit rate. His xERA of 4.82 goes to show that he's become much too hittable.--Keith HernandezSource: USA TODAY Sports - Bob Nightengale
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Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara might not be traded this summer if he continues to struggle, writes USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale. It's been a disaster for Alcantara, who missed all of 2024 while recovering from Tommy John surgery. The 29-year-old two-time All-Star and former National League Cy Young winner has given up 19 earned runs in his last 18 innings pitched for a 9.50 ERA going into this week's All-Star break. All in all, Alcantara has gone 4-9 for the Fish with a career-worst 7.22 ERA (4.59 FIP) and 1.48 WHIP with 71 strikeouts and 37 walks in 91 innings over his 18 starts. His 73 earned runs allowed are a league high. Alcantara had a stretch in June that suggested he might be getting over the hump before really struggling of late. Contending teams looking for starting arms may be hesitant to trade young assets for him at the July 31 trade deadline.--Keith HernandezSource: USA TODAY Sports - Bob Nightengale
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Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (ribs) said he has done light hitting, fielding and running, but he's unclear of a specific timetable for his return, according to the Houston Chronicle's Matt Kawahara. "I don't have an idea yet. But we're moving in the right direction. I'm very happy with the progress we're making, so we'll see what happens," Pena said. The Astros aren't expecting the 27-year-old to return immediately for the second half of the season this Friday, but Pena is recovering nicely from a small rib fracture and should be back early in the second half, potentially before the end of July. The Dominican infielder is having a breakout 2025 season with a .322 average (102-for-317) with 11 homers, 40 RBI, 48 runs and 15 stolen bases, and he should be stashed in an IL spot in all fantasy leagues. Mauricio Dubon will continue to start at the 6 until Pena recovers.--Keith HernandezSource: Houston Chronicle - Matt Kawahara
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Chicago White Sox right-hander Adrian Houser has become a viable trade chip this summer before the July 31 deadline, as he's gone 5-2 with a nice 1.56 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 39:18 K:BB in 57 2/3 innings over his nine starts since joining the Pale Hose. Houser has a chip on his shoulder after being released by four different teams since last July. The 32-year-old spent the 2024 season with the New York Mets but finished with a 1-5 record, career-high 5.84 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 45:32 K:BB in 69 1/3 frames over 23 appearances (seven starts). Although Houser has only 39 strikeouts in his 57 2/3 innings in Chicago this year, he could be an attractive trade piece for a contending team looking to round out its starting rotation for the second half of the season. Houser would certainly be more intriguing as a fantasy streamer if he were to land with a contender.--Keith HernandezSource: USA TODAY Sports - Bob Nightengale
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Free-agent left-hander Julio Urias' suspension is set to end this Wednesday, and his agent, Scott Boras, said his client "still has every intention to continue his career." Urias is the only player in MLB history that has been suspended twice for violating the league's policy on domestic violence and sexual assault. It's believed that multiple teams have checked in on Urias, but it's unclear if any team would be willing to add him. Boras said Urias has not pitched in 2025 and would need time to work into major-league shape, so he'd most likely be offered a minor-league deal by an organization that is interested in taking a chance on the Mexican southpaw. The 28-year-old last pitched in the majors with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023, going 11-8 with a 4.60 ERA and 1.16 WHIP with 117 strikeouts and 24 walks in 117 1/3 innings in 21 starts.--Keith HernandezSource: Los Angeles Times - Bill Shaikin
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The sale of the Tampa Bay Rays from current owner Stu Sternberg to a group led by Jacksonville developer Patrick Zalupski for roughly $1.7 billion has been agreed to in principle and is expected to be finalized as early as September, according to a person briefed on the process. The Rays are expected to remain in the Tampa Bay area, with Zalupski having a strong preference to be in Tampa instead of St. Petersburg. Sternberg purchased the team for $200 million back in 2004. The sale of the team could speed up a conclusion to the team's long-running search for a new stadium. Sternberg's most recent plan for a new home for the Rays in St. Petersburg fell through after Hurricane Milton damaged Tropicana Field's rook last fall. The damage to the stadium has forced the Rays to play their home games this year at George M. Steinbrenner Field, the Yankees' spring training facility.--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Evan Drellich and Ken Rosenthal
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USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale writes that the Tampa Bay Rays are listening to offers for right-handed starter Taj Bradley and are officially open for business after acquiring reliever Bryan Baker from the Baltimore Orioles recently. The Rays really limped to the All-Star break and are now sitting at 50-47, in fourth place in the American League East and 5.5 games out of first place. Once one of the top pitching prospects in all of baseball, the 24-year-old Bradley has not lived up to expectations in his first three years in the majors with the Rays. He's currently sporting a 5-6 record with a 4.60 ERA (4.14 FIP), 1.27 WHIP and 89:40 K:BB in 103 2/3 innings over his 19 starts. Bradley's strikeout rate sits in just the 37th percentile, while his whiff rate is in the 27th percentile, and his hard-hit rate is in the 65th percentile. Perhaps a change of scenery would do him some good.--Keith HernandezSource: USA TODAY Sports - Bob Nightengale
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Barring a dramatic winning streak after this week's All-Star break, USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale writes that the Baltimore Orioles are expected to trade right-handers Charlie Morton and Tomoyuki Sugano. Additionally, right-hander Zach Eflin (back) will immediately become trade bait for contending teams in search of pitching help when he makes his return from the injured list to open the second half of the season. Eflin has been out since late June due to back discomfort, but he could attract interest around the league if he can prove he's fully healthy when he returns before the July 31 trade deadline. The Orioles have been one of the most disappointing stories so far in 2025 and currently sit last in the American League East with a 43-52 record (11.5 games out of first) going into this week's All-Star break.--Keith HernandezSource: USA TODAY Sports - Bob Nightengale
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July 14, 2025

The Atlanta Braves are making designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, closer Raisel Iglesias and a few others available before the July 31 trade deadline, according to USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale. However,read more...
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General managers around baseball think that the Toronto Blue Jays could be one of the most aggressive teams at this year's trade deadline since this could be their best chance for a World Series run since 1993. USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale reports that the Blue Jays are searching for a front-line starting pitcher and have show interest in Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen. The 29-year-old Gallen hasn't looked like a front-line starter in 2025, going 7-10 with a 5.40 ERA (4.79 FIP) and 1.37 WHIP with 110 strikeouts and 45 walks in 115 innings over a league-high 20 starts in 2025, but he'd surely have a place in Toronto' rotation if he were to join the club via trade. Gallen has given up at least five runs in three of his last five outings and looks far from the All-Star he was in 2023. If he were to land in Toronto, things wouldn't get easier for him in the second half.--Keith HernandezSource: USA TODAY Sports - Bob Nightengale
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USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale reports that the Seattle Mariners have interest in reuniting with Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez after they traded him to Arizona back in November of 2023. Nightengale also reports that Seattle has interest in D-backs first baseman Josh Naylor as they look to boost their offense in the second half of the season. Suarez spent both 2022 and 2023 with the M's and he led the league in strikeouts both years while combining to hit .234/.327/.423 with a .751 OPS, 53 home runs and 183 RBI in 312 games. The 33-year-old right-handed slugger made his second All-Star squad in 2025 and is having one of the finest years in his 12 seasons in the big leagues with 31 homers and a league-leading 78 RBI through the first half. Suarez, who will be a free agent in the winter, will be one of the most sought-after power bats this summer.--Keith HernandezSource: USA TODAY Sports - Bob Nightengale
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USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale writes that the Arizona Diamondbacks, who enter this week's All-Star break with a 47-50 record, will definitely be sellers at this year's trade deadline, according to rival executives. "I don't see a world they don't sell," one general manager said. "They have so many holes, and so many free agents." Arizona is making starting pitchers Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly, All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suarez and first baseman Josh Naylor available since all four players are eligible for free agency after the season. In return for any of those players, the Snakes are searching for young, controllable pitching. Suarez will probably be the most attractive piece for contenders looking for right-handed power this summer, as the 33-year-old Venezuelan is having one of his finest seasons with 31 homers and a league-high 78 RBI at the All-Star break.--Keith HernandezSource: USA TODAY Sports - Bob Nightengale
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USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale writes that the Philadelphia Phillies have been extensively scouting Minnesota Twins relievers Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax and are hoping to acquire at least one of them by the July 31 trade deadline. Nightengale adds that the Twins are drawing strong interest from the Detroit Tigers, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds. Duran is having a bounce-back season in 2025 after posting a career-worst 3.64 ERA for the Twins last year. The 27-year-old hard-throwing right-hander has successfully converted each of his last five save chances and enters the All-Star break sporting a career-low 1.66 ERA, a 1.13 WHIP, 15 saves, 49 strikeouts and 16 walks in 43 1/3 innings pitched. The Phillies are currently mixing and matching save chances with Matt Strahm and Orion Kerkering, but if they acquired Duran, he'd be the unquestioned primary closer.--Keith HernandezSource: USA TODAY Sports - Bob Nightengale
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New York Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio is hitting just .237/.311/.409 with four home runs on the season in 93 at-bats, but he has a .797 OPS in his last 15 games. Mauricio has a very high ceiling and hits the ball very hard when he makes contact, but his main flaw has been to chase pitches out of the strike zone. To improve in that area, the 24-year-old has spent time working in the cages before games with star right fielder Juan Soto, according to The Athletic's Will Sammon. In addition to his plate discipline, Mauricio has also shown improvement on defense. He has been seeing consistent at-bats between third and second base, and if his plate discipline improvements continue into the second half, the Dominican switch-hitter could be an integral piece for the Mets as they look to make a deep postseason run. How the Mets feel about Mauricio could determine what they do at the trade deadline.--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Will Sammon

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