MLB rumors: 7 players to expect to see discussed final trade day

MLB Rumors: Adam Duvall rumors heating up after lineup absence

Adam Duvall was conspicuously absent from the Red Sox lineup on Monday night, which set off alarm bells around the fanbase. Duvall has been a name of interest in trade rumors for a while, with a potential Braves reunion being the most heavily speculated potential outcome.

While Duvall’s current production is far removed from his magical Gold Glove, 113-RBI season in 2021, he would still offer the Braves a significant boost in the outfield as Atlanta suits up for the stretch run. The same can be said for any team, frankly, with Duvall splitting .260/.328/.539 at the plate with nine homers in 45 appearances.

The trade deadline is often about teams wishfully thinking. Maybe Duvall isn’t the two-way star of old, maybe he’s still battling injury rust, but he’s also a proven World Series performer. That kind of credibility goes a long way toward getting contenders interested in your services.

MLB Rumors: Gleyber Torres potentially on market as Yankees crumble

With their season falling apart, the last-place Yankees are potential deadline sellers despite carrying one of the most expensive rosters in baseball. One name to monitor in Gleyber Torres, a rumored favorite of the Seattle Mariners who could draw interest from a number of teams looking for another bat in the infield.

The Yankees can probably fetch a fair price for Torres, who is under team control via arbitration for one more year. It has been four years since his last All-Star appearance but Torres is still a perennial 20-home run hitter with the flexibility to field either side of second base. Don’t be shocked if he gets dealt before the deadline passes at 6 PM.