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MLB Rumors: Rockies lose trade chip, Red Sox shifting, Cubs and Astros trade?

By Kevin Henry

May 4, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger (24) reaches first base on an error after hitting a pop up against the Washington Nationals during the first inning a pop up at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
May 4, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger (24) reaches first base on an error after hitting a pop up against the Washington Nationals during the first inning a pop up at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Let’s explore some of the latest MLB rumors, including thoughts on the Colorado Rockies, Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs.

We’ll start our tour around the MLB rumors mill in Denver, where the injured list keeps growing for the Colorado Rockies. That list now includes a veteran outfielder who was drawing some whispers as a potential trade candidate.

MLB rumors: Charlie Blackmon of Colorado Rockies likely off the trade market

Blackmon, who will turn 37 on July 1, is in the final year of a six-year, $113 million deal with the Rockies and his future in the Mile High City is uncertain. While the Rockies are the only team that Blackmon has ever played for (and Blackmon reportedly has an extensive no-trade clause in his contract), there was still a thought that the bearded wonder could end up with another team at the MLB trade deadline because of his skills as a left-handed hitter.

However, when Blackmon was struck by a pitch in the right hand on June 3, all of that changed. Blackmon went on the injured list on June 10 and is not expected back into the Colorado lineup for four to six weeks, pushing him right up to the MLB trade deadline on August 1.

Blackmon is slashing .265/.347/.422 this season in 242 plate appearances, but the fractured hand along with all of the other things behind the scenes that could keep Chuck Nazty in Colorado will likely do just that.

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