MLB Trade Rumors: Blue Jays pursuing Andrew Cashner, Melvin Upton
With the MLB trade deadline looming, the San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays are discussing a potential blockbuster deal.
With only about one week to go until the trade deadline, names are starting to get tossed around in trade discussions and a variety of teams seem to be interested. In this situation, two division rivals seem to be entering a bidding war for the same two players.
According to Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal, the Blue Jays are talking with the Padres about acquiring pitcher Andrew Cashner and outfielder Melvin Upton Jr.
Sources: #BlueJays have discussed both Cashner, Melvin Upton Jr. with #Padres. No traction on Cashner due to perceived difference in value.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 23, 2016
It had previously been reported that the Blue Jays division rival, the Baltimore Orioles were interested in the same two pieces. Rosenthal mentioned that this may set up a scenario where the Padres have created a bidding war.
Unclear whether #BlueJays would want Upton if they can’t get Cashner, too. #Padres trying to pit TOR against BAL on Upton for better return.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 23, 2016
While the Orioles seem to be fine adding one or the other, the way Rosenthal puts it is that the Blue Jays want to get both pieces done in the same deal. If anything, this assures that the Orioles are unable to snag either player.
The Blue Jays sit two games behind the Orioles in the American League East standings. Both teams could use depth in the outfield, and both teams are looking hard for depth arms. With one of the cooler trade markets, it is no surprise to see they have their sights on the same players. If the Blue Jays are able to swing this deal and prevent the O’s from getting a deal done, it could swing the division.
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