Close Menu
Voxa News

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

    What's Hot

    Premier League 2025-26 preview No 9: Everton | Everton

    August 8, 2025

    Scientists decry Trump energy chief’s plan to ‘update’ climate reports: ‘Exactly what Stalin did’ | Trump administration

    August 8, 2025

    11 Best Places to Stay Near Cuyahoga Valley National Park, From Glampsites and Cabins to Hotels and Inns

    August 8, 2025
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Voxa News
    Trending
    • Premier League 2025-26 preview No 9: Everton | Everton
    • Scientists decry Trump energy chief’s plan to ‘update’ climate reports: ‘Exactly what Stalin did’ | Trump administration
    • 11 Best Places to Stay Near Cuyahoga Valley National Park, From Glampsites and Cabins to Hotels and Inns
    • Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,261 | Russia-Ukraine war News
    • See where China plans to put its controversial mega-embassy
    • Instagram’s map feature spurs user backlash over privacy concerns
    • Edinburgh art festival review – regal lusting, sofa-surfing and the perfect painting for our times | Art
    • Aiayu Copenhagen Spring 2026 Collection
    Friday, August 8
    • Home
    • Business
    • Health
    • Lifestyle
    • Politics
    • Science
    • Sports
    • Travel
    • World
    • Entertainment
    • Technology
    Voxa News
    Home»Sports»MLB trade rumors: Yankees target pitching; Astros lock in on ‘wish list’ starter; Blue Jays bulk up bullpen
    Sports

    MLB trade rumors: Yankees target pitching; Astros lock in on ‘wish list’ starter; Blue Jays bulk up bullpen

    By Olivia CarterJuly 30, 2025No Comments6 Mins Read0 Views
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Telegram Tumblr Email
    MLB trade rumors: Yankees target pitching; Astros lock in on 'wish list' starter; Blue Jays bulk up bullpen
    Getty Images
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email


    Major League Baseball’s trade deadline will pass at 6 p.m. ET on July 31, leaving teams with just over two days to complete their summer shopping. Some clubs have already been active swappers: the Yankees have obtained two infielders (Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario), while the Mariners grabbed Josh Naylor to secure first base. Who will be the next player sent packing to a new home? Below, CBS Sports has gathered all of Tuesday’s most notable news and moves in one convenient spot.

    Yankees interested in Bednar, Keller

    The Yankees are looking to add pitching before the trade deadline, both starters and relievers, and they’ve spoken to the Pirates about closer David Bednar and righty Mitch Keller, among others, reports the New York Post. The price tag seems a little too high for them at the moment. New York is hardly the only team with interest in Bednar and/or Keller and they face stiff competition, which will raise the cost.

    Reigning AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil is expected to make his season debut this weekend after going down with a lat strain in spring training. The Yankees will be without Gerrit Cole and Clarke Schmidt all year though because of their season-ending elbow surgeries, and the bullpen has been one of the worst in baseball since June 1. Bednar and Keller would be major upgrades.

    The Pirates are seemingly listening to offers for everyone on the roster other than Paul Skenes. Bednar is under team control through 2026 while Keller is signed through 2028. They are two of the best non-rentals on the market this trade season.

    Are the Astros and Cease a match? 

    Padres All-Star starting pitcher Dylan Cease is “at the top of the Astros’ wish list,” according to The Athletic. And there have been whispers that the Padres would deal Cease — a free agent at season’s end — as long as they could improve their major-league roster as a result. The question, then, would be if the Astros had enough offensive depth to put together a deal with MLB-caliber talent that the Padres would take in return for Cease.

    The Padres could use a big bat at DH and would probably want more than just one player for Cease. 

    The Astros have been cursed with a litany of rotation injuries, including Lance McCullers Jr., Ronel Blanco, Spencer Arrighetti, J.P. France, Luis Garcia and Cristian Javier. They are expecting returns from several of them in the coming weeks, but the prospect of putting Cease with Hunter Brown and Framber Valdez in the playoff rotation might be enough to make the Astros bite here.

    Blue Jays add arm

    The Blue Jays have acquired right-handed reliever Seranthony Domínguez and cash from the Orioles in exchange for pitching prospect Juaron Watts-Brown, the teams announced Tuesday.

    Domínguez, 30, is an impending free agent who has compiled a 3.24 ERA (122 ERA+) and a 2.25 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 41 innings so far this season.

    Watts-Brown, 23, was a third-round pick in 2023. He’s tallied a 3.54 ERA and a 3.03 strikeout-to-walk ratio across 19 starts split between High- and Double-A.

    The Blue Jays remain intrigued by Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, suggesting that Domínguez may be the first but perhaps not the last bullpen addition they make this week.

    Yankees, Dodgers, Phillies in on closer

    Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley said last week that he expects to be traded ahead of the deadline. If that proves to be the case, then expect him to land on a heavy hitter. Among the teams showing interest are the Yankees, Mets, Dodgers, Phillies, Rangers, and Blue Jays, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand.

    “It’s a little bit different this time,” Helsley said recently. “The likelihood is probably as great as it’s ever been for me to get traded.” He added: “I would say it’s 90% I go, 10% I stay.”

    Helsley, an impending free agent, has a 3.00 ERA and a 2.93 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 36 innings to date.

    It’s to be seen if and how much the Rays sell this deadline, but both the Mets and Astros have shown interest in second baseman Brandon Lowe, according to the New York Post.

    Lowe, 31, is currently on the injured list on account of foot/ankle tendinitis, though he is expected to return as soon as Wednesday. In 86 games this season, he’s hit .269/.320/.480 (121 OPS+) with 19 home runs and three stolen bases. His contributions have been worth an estimated 1.2 Wins Above Replacement, per Baseball Reference.

    Lowe is technically controllable through next season, thanks to a club option in his contract. It’s perhaps worth noting that, while he’s played outfield in the past, he’s almost exclusively been stationed at the keystone the last few seasons.

    Dodgers manager says Rushing won’t be dealt

    Although Dodgers rookie backstop Dalton Rushing has had his name surface in trade rumors as of late, manager Dave Roberts said on Monday that he doesn’t foresee a deal occurring.

    “I haven’t talked to Dalton,” Roberts told The Orange County Register. “I just don’t see a world in which he’s moved anyway, and I think he’s smart enough to realize that.”

    Rushing, 24, entered the season ranked by CBS Sports as the 22nd-best prospect in the sport. He made his big-league debut on May 15, though he’s seldom played since, appearing just 29 times and posting a .545 OPS while serving as Will Smith’s backup.

    Nevertheless, the Dodgers don’t seem inclined to trade Rushing — at least not if their manager is to be believed.

    Dodgers, Blue Jays interested in Kwan

    How much the Guardians’ deadline plans are (or aren’t) impacted by closer Emmanuel Clase’s placement on paid leave while MLB investigates potential gambling misdeeds, but both the Dodgers and Blue Jays are interested in outfielder Steven Kwan if he is made available, according to The Athletic.

    Kwan, 27, has hit .287/.351/.411 (111 OPS+) with nine home runs and 11 stolen bases in 100 games to date. His contributions have been worth an estimated 3.3 Wins Above Replacement, according to Baseball Reference. Kwan is technically under team control through the 2027 season, meaning that the Guardians do not necessarily have to move him.

    Rather, the Guardians could hold onto Kwan and attempt to make the playoffs themselves. They’re four games back of a spot, yet they stand to benefit from one of the weakest remaining schedules in the majors.

    Count the Brewers among the teams with interest in Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan O’Hearn, according to The Athletic. The Brewers were, reportedly, also one of the clubs who tried for Josh Naylor before he was sent to Seattle.

    O’Hearn, 32, is one of the best remaining bats on the trade market. In 92 games to date, he’s hit .284/.375/.452 (134 OPS+) with 12 home runs. He’s by and large been used in a platoon role during his time with the Orioles, which helps explain how he’s reduced his strikeout rate and transformed from a seeming Quad-A slugger to a legitimate platoon ace — all after aging out of his presumed statistical prime.

    O’Hearn is an impending free agent.

    Astros Blue bulk bullpen Jays list lock MLB pitching rumors Starter target Trade Yankees
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Olivia Carter
    • Website

    Olivia Carter is a staff writer at Verda Post, covering human interest stories, lifestyle features, and community news. Her storytelling captures the voices and issues that shape everyday life.

    Related Posts

    Premier League 2025-26 preview No 9: Everton | Everton

    August 8, 2025

    Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,261 | Russia-Ukraine war News

    August 8, 2025

    The day Scottish football could feel good about itself

    August 8, 2025

    NFL power rankings 2025: Model says Packers in top tier, Chiefs not among top five contenders

    August 7, 2025

    Fantasy football – Mike Clay’s ranking of the 192 players who should be rostered

    August 7, 2025

    Barcelona ditch Marc-André ter Stegen as captain over medical dispute | Barcelona

    August 7, 2025
    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Medium Rectangle Ad
    Top Posts

    27 NFL draft picks remain unsigned, including 26 second-rounders and Bengals’ Shemar Stewart

    July 17, 20251 Views

    Eight healthy babies born after IVF using DNA from three people | Science

    July 17, 20251 Views

    Massive Attack announce alliance of musicians speaking out over Gaza | Kneecap

    July 17, 20251 Views
    Don't Miss

    Premier League 2025-26 preview No 9: Everton | Everton

    August 8, 2025

    Guardian writers’ predicted position: 13th (NB: this is not necessarily Andy Hunter’s prediction but the…

    Scientists decry Trump energy chief’s plan to ‘update’ climate reports: ‘Exactly what Stalin did’ | Trump administration

    August 8, 2025

    11 Best Places to Stay Near Cuyahoga Valley National Park, From Glampsites and Cabins to Hotels and Inns

    August 8, 2025

    Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,261 | Russia-Ukraine war News

    August 8, 2025
    Stay In Touch
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • TikTok
    • WhatsApp
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    Latest Reviews
    Medium Rectangle Ad
    Most Popular

    27 NFL draft picks remain unsigned, including 26 second-rounders and Bengals’ Shemar Stewart

    July 17, 20251 Views

    Eight healthy babies born after IVF using DNA from three people | Science

    July 17, 20251 Views

    Massive Attack announce alliance of musicians speaking out over Gaza | Kneecap

    July 17, 20251 Views
    Our Picks

    As a carer, I’m not special – but sometimes I need to be reminded how important my role is | Natasha Sholl

    June 27, 2025

    Anna Wintour steps back as US Vogue’s editor-in-chief

    June 27, 2025

    Elon Musk reportedly fired a key Tesla executive following another month of flagging sales

    June 27, 2025
    Recent Posts
    • Premier League 2025-26 preview No 9: Everton | Everton
    • Scientists decry Trump energy chief’s plan to ‘update’ climate reports: ‘Exactly what Stalin did’ | Trump administration
    • 11 Best Places to Stay Near Cuyahoga Valley National Park, From Glampsites and Cabins to Hotels and Inns
    • Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,261 | Russia-Ukraine war News
    • See where China plans to put its controversial mega-embassy
    • About Us
    • Disclaimer
    • Get In Touch
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms and Conditions
    2025 Voxa News. All rights reserved.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.