11:09PM: The Athletic’s Jen McCaffrey provides a few more details on the Ryan negotiations, and top-100 outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia “was in the mix to be in the deal.” Overall, however, the Red Sox weren’t willing to give up more of their highest-rated prospects, and weren’t willing to trade any outfielders from their Major League roster. 5:10PM: Ryan isn’t heading to … [Read more...] about Red Sox “Not Even Close” In Late Joe Ryan Trade Talks
Rays, Twins Swap Griffin Jax For Taj Bradley
The Rays and Twins orchestrated a fascinating one-for-one swap at the deadline. Minnesota traded setup man Griffin Jax to Tampa Bay for young starting pitcher Taj Bradley. Jax, 30, is one of a staggering five relievers whom the Twins traded in the past two days. He followed Jhoan Duran, Brock Stewart, Danny Coulombe and Louis Varland out the door. Minnesota dismantled what had … [Read more...] about Rays, Twins Swap Griffin Jax For Taj Bradley
Astros Acquire Carlos Correa
Carlos Correa is coming home to play third base. The Twins have agreed to trade Correa to the Astros, according to MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart, and Jon Morosi of MLB Network says he’ll man the hot corner for Houston. Pitching prospect Matt Mikulski is going to Minnesota, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the Twins are paying … [Read more...] about Astros Acquire Carlos Correa
Phillies To Acquire Harrison Bader
The Phillies are acquiring outfielder Harrison Bader from the Twins, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. Passan adds that the Twins will receive an outfield prospect and a pitching prospect in return. Those prospects are outfielder Hendry Mendez and right-hander Geremy Villoria, per Matt Gelb of The Athletic. The Phils will need to open a 40-man roster spot Bader, 31, has been a solid … [Read more...] about Phillies To Acquire Harrison Bader
Astros Interested In Carlos Correa Reunion
12:37pm: The Astros approached the Twins about the possibility, Chandler Rome and Dan Hayes of The Athletic report. Astros owner Jim Crane has “remained a fan” of Correa since his departure, they note, adding that the Twins believe Houston is perhaps the only destination to which Correa would green-light a trade. Nightengale adds that Correa indeed would be open to returning to … [Read more...] about Astros Interested In Carlos Correa Reunion