We're keeping track of all the latest free agent and trade rumors. The 2024 MLB Trade Deadline is July 30 at 6 p.m. ET.

July 22: Tigers scouting Orioles' top prospects (source)

The Orioles acquired an ace in Corbin Burnes in the leadup to the regular season. They might add another frontline pitcher prior to the July 30 Trade Deadline. Their interest in Tigers star left-hander Tarik Skubal was reported by Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci last week. And the Tigers seem to be doing their due diligence in case Baltimore meets their high asking price for the All-Star hurler.

A source tells MLB Network insider Jon Paul Morosi that the Tigers have scouted the Orioles' Triple-A team in recent days. That club contains Jackson Holliday, Coby Mayo and Connor Norby -- three of the Orioles' top five prospects. Holliday and Mayo are ranked No. 1 and No. 15, respectively, on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects. More >

July 22: Vlad Jr. an option for Mariners?

On Sunday, the Mariners placed first baseman Ty France on outright waivers, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. If France clears waivers, the Mariners can release him, keep him on their roster or outright send him to the Minor Leagues. Regardless, it's evident that the Mariners want more production from their first basemen.

To that end, MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reports that the Blue Jays and Mariners have been in contact with one another, and a deal for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. would make sense. More >

July 22: Rays' Paredes could be perfect fit for Astros

The Astros have received very little production from their first basemen all season long. Their 72 wRC+ at first base is the third-lowest in the Majors. They have looked at making an upgrade, showing interest in sluggers Pete Alonso and Christian Walker, according to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman. However, it looks like both of those players will be staying put through the July 30 Trade Deadline.

However, there is an All-Star corner infielder who could be available and, per Heyman, is just about a perfect fit for Houston: Isaac Paredes. The 25-year-old has 16 homers and an .812 OPS for the Rays this season. The 2024 All-Star is under contract club control through 2027. He has spent the bulk of his career at third base but has manned first over the past few games.

But having power and playing first aren't the only reasons why Paredes could be attractive to Houston. His pull-heavy swing is made for Minute Maid Park and its short left-field porch. Since the start of 2022, the right-handed-hitting Paredes has popped 67 homers, all of them to left.

Plus, if the Astros are unable to re-sign impending free agent Alex Bregman after this season, they could slide Paredes back across the diamond to his more natural position.

"He really works on a number of levels for [the Astros]," Heyman said of Paredes.

July 22: Cubs' Deadline strategy reportedly becoming clearer

The Cubs enter Monday only 3 1/2 games out of a Wild Card spot. However, there are five teams in front of them in that race, they own a 48-53 record and have just an 8.4% chance of making the postseason, per FanGraphs’ playoff odds. Facing such long odds, the Cubs "don't foresee a scenario in which they become buyers at the July 30 Trade Deadline," sources told The Athletic's Patrick Mooney, Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon (subscription required).

However, that doesn't mean the Cubs are exactly open to selling either. More >

July 21: Could Dodgers land two stars in one trade?

Although they’re due to get back a number of key players from injury in the coming weeks, including Mookie Betts, Tyler Glasnow and Clayton Kershaw, the Dodgers are expected to be an aggressive Trade Deadline buyer this year.

On Saturday, ESPN's Alden Gonzalez (subscription required) mentioned a handful of starters who could be available to the Dodgers ahead of the July 30 Deadline -- Tarik Skubal, Jack Flaherty, Erick Fedde, Zach Eflin, Yusei Kikuchi -- but he wrote that White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet "is considered to be at the top of the Dodgers' list, regardless of whether he's a starter or a reliever the rest of the way."

But Crochet isn’t the only White Sox star the Dodgers are reportedly eyeing. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, Los Angeles is also interested in center fielder Luis Robert Jr. and has talked to Chicago about a trade involving not just Crochet but also Robert and possibly closer Michael Kopech as well.

Meanwhile, Athletics closer Mason Miller is a potential option, too. One rival executive told Gonzalez not to rule out the Dodgers making such a move. More >

July 21: Will Reds shift into 'sell' mode?

From Friday through Sunday, the Reds were swept by the Nationals, moving Cincinnati to a 47-53 record, four games out of a playoff spot. Consequently, MLB Network insider Jon Paul Morosi reported that the Reds have begun indicating to other teams that they are willing to move players on expired contracts.

Specifically, Morosi cited the AL-leading Orioles as a team that has interest in Reds pitchers, including Frankie Montas and Nick Martinez.

July 19: Blue Jays expected to listen on players with team control

Less than two weeks away from the July 30 Trade Deadline, we have no more clarity on the Blue Jays' plans.

After recent reports that Toronto would only be willing to move its potential rentals -- limiting flexibility to players only under contract through the 2024 season -- MLB Network insider Jon Paul Morosi reported Friday afternoon that the Blue Jays were in fact expected to consider offers for players under contract beyond the 2024 season. That group is likely to include Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who has drawn considerable interest despite Blue Jays executives repeatedly denying any willingness to trade him.

July 19: Rangers could have huge impact on Trade Deadline, if they decide to sell

Buy or sell? Go for it now or plan for the future? Some teams already know which lane they are in, but a few others are somewhere in between with less than two weeks left until the July 30 Trade Deadline.

Perhaps no team is on the fence right now more than the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers, who come out of the All-Star break at 46-50 on the year but only five games out of the AL West lead. MLB Network insider Joel Sherman said Friday that Rangers general manager Chris Young told him recently that he wants to give his team "as much [of a] chance as possible to win."

However, if the Rangers stumble, they could become "a clearinghouse for pitching," Sherman said. That's because Texas has a bunch of notable arms on expiring contracts: Max Scherzer, Nathan Eovaldi, Michael Lorenzen, David Robertson and Kirby Yates among others. Sherman adds that he thinks the team could listen to offers on slugger Adolis García and first baseman Nathaniel Lowe, both of whom are under team control through 2026.

"If this is like the year from hell for them -- they had a lot of injuries after a championship -- can they reload for next year?" Sherman asked rhetorically. "They are as right on that tightrope as just about any team."

Texas begins the season's second half with visits from the Orioles and White Sox. It then hits the road to face the Blue Jays and Cardinals before the Deadline. If the Rangers rack up victories over the next 10 or so days, they could be in position to make a run at the division title, especially as they get healthier. Young star hitters Josh Jung and Evan Carter are expected to return from their injuries before the end of the month. The starting rotation could welcome Jacob deGrom and Tyler Mahle within the next few weeks.

But if Rangers lose ground, those returning players may be left playing for a club that's already looking toward 2025.

July 19: Dodgers, O's eyeing Skubal (report); what would it take to land him?

Although it remains unclear if the Tigers are open to trading ace pitcher Tarik Skubal at this year’s Deadline, a pair of World Series contenders are reportedly eyeing the left-hander as the answer to their starting pitching woes.

As Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci reported recently, sources from both the Dodgers and Orioles confirmed that they are interested in putting together significant prospect packages for Skubal.

Another source familiar with Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris’ thinking told Verducci that it is doubtful the Tigers will move the 27-year-old southpaw, because Harris believes a Skubal-led pitching staff is key to the team’s rebuild. But the source also added, “Everything has a price.”

That price could be hefty. MLB Network insider Joel Sherman said Friday that he thinks the Orioles could put together an enticing package for Skubal thanks to their glut of promising position players who are close to big league-ready.

"Are you ready to trade Jackson Holliday? Probably not," Sherman said. "Are you trading Coby Mayo? Maybe. Samuel Basallo? Maybe."

Sherman, who remarked that the chances of a Skubal trade are "low but not impossible," said Baltimore's package for the left-handed starter would have to be between what it gave up to acquire ace Corbin Burnes prior to this season and what the Padres gave up to acquire Juan Soto from the Nationals in 2022. Burnes came to Baltimore for infielder Joey Ortiz, left-handed pitcher DL Hall and a Draft pick.

However, Burnes is entering his final season before free agency. Skubal, like Soto when he was moved in 2022, is under team control for the rest of this year as well as the two following seasons. The Soto blockbuster saw him and Josh Bell head to the Padres while the Nationals received CJ Abrams, James Wood, MacKenzie Gore, Robert Hassell III, Jarlin Susana and Luke Voit.

"I think you've got to get somewhere between Burnes and Soto, and I think the only team that can really do it is the Orioles because they have positional guys who play now for long periods of control."

Earlier this week, MLB Network insider Jon Paul Morosi said on social media that a Skubal trade "makes sense only if the Tigers obtain multiple players seen as future All-Stars. ... If the Dodgers or Orioles are serious about Skubal, their proposals need to be in that range. The Orioles are more capable than the Dodgers of putting together an overwhelming offer because Baltimore has a surplus of the MLB-ready bats that the Tigers need."

Although the Orioles have MLB's top-ranked farm system, per MLB Pipeline, the Dodgers have the talent necessary to pull off a big trade; their farm system is ranked eighth.

The two clubs have dealt with myriad injuries that have decimated their rotations this season. Tyler Glasnow, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Clayton Kershaw, Walker Buehler, Emmet Sheehan, Dustin May and Tony Gonsolin are all currently on the injured list for the Dodgers. The latter three will miss the rest of 2024. The Orioles, meanwhile, have lost Kyle Bradish, John Means and Tyler Wells for the year.

As a result, Los Angeles and Baltimore are expected to be among the most aggressive clubs when it comes to pursuing starting pitching prior to the July 30 Trade Deadline.

July 18: Orioles have been 'in touch' on Miller, other relievers (report)

The Orioles have been "in touch" with the A's regarding the trade availability of closer Mason Miller, MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported Thursday in the New York Post. While the Oakland closer would surely fetch a major haul on the trade market, Baltimore is better positioned than perhaps any team that could swing a deal for Miller.

The Orioles' farm system -- led by top overall prospect Jackson Holliday -- was ranked No. 1 in MLB by MLB Pipeline prior to the 2024 season. Baltimore also boasts MLB's No. 12 and No. 15 prospects, catcher Samuel Basallo and infielder Coby Mayo, and O's outfielders Colton Cowser and Heston Kjerstad recently graduated from prospect lists. It will likely take a package of multiple Top 100 Prospects to acquire Miller, who will not be a free agent until after the 2029 season. Miller has been one of MLB's most dominant relievers, owning a 2.27 ERA with 70 strikeouts in 39 1/3 innings in the first half.

According to Heyman, it's not just Miller about whom the Orioles have inquired in their search for back-end bullpen arms. Baltimore has also checked in on former O's reliever Tanner Scott, who has a 1.34 ERA in 40 1/3 innings for the Marlins and was named to the National League All-Star team. Scott could help the Orioles weather the absence of closer Félix Bautista, who has been out all season while recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Heyman noted the Yankees as well as the O's are pursuing pitching at the Trade Deadline, with New York favoring relievers and Baltimore -- despite its reported interest in Miller and Scott -- preferring starting pitching. The Orioles' rotation has already dealt with season-ending injuries to starters Kyle Bradish, John Means and Tyler Wells, and Sports Illustrated's Tom Verducci previously connected the O's to Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.

July 18: Twins reportedly considering rental starters

Count the Twins among the many teams in the market for a starting pitcher at this year’s Trade Deadline.

According to The Athletic's Dan Hayes (subscription required), Minnesota appears to have a particular interest in acquiring a rental starting pitcher.

There’s a limited market for such pitchers in 2024, but Hayes specifically mentions Blue Jays left-hander Yusei Kikuchi as a potential option. The Tigers’ Jack Flaherty, another pending free agent, could also be available.

With Sonny Gray departing as a free agent and Pablo López taking a step back from last year, the Twins’ rotation is tied for 23rd in MLB with a 4.49 ERA this season, up from 3.82 (second best in MLB) in 2023.

Minnesota could use some more stability at the back of its rotation heading into the second half, with Chris Paddack having an inconsistent campaign (4.88 ERA) in his first full season back from Tommy John surgery and rookie Simeon Woods Richardson poised to blow past last year’s total of 118 2/3 innings.

All of the Twins’ current starters are signed or controllable beyond 2024, so it makes sense why the team would go after a rental arm as opposed to a controllable one who is likely to cost more via trade.

July 16: Is Jazz's trade value rising?

Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s recent move back to second base may be boosting his appeal on the trade market. Chisholm played the keystone position for the first time since 2022 in each of the Marlins' final two games before the All-Star break, and according to FanSided's Robert Murray, teams have recently expressed interest in Chisholm as a second baseman.

Murray doesn't mention which teams are interested, but he does list the Mariners and Yankees as potential fits. Chisholm broke into the Majors at second base, but prior to last week, he had been Miami's center fielder since the beginning of 2023. More >

July 15: Dodgers, Orioles and Astros among many teams desperate for starting pitching

With the All-Star Game festivities in full swing, this week is like the calm before the storm as the Trade Deadline looms. That doesn't mean there aren't notable rumors or storylines to focus on.

On a pregame segment before Monday's Home Run Derby, The Athletic and MLB on FOX reporter Ken Rosenthal named some of the teams "desperate for starting pitching." In terms of the most desperate, Rosenthal cited the Orioles, Red Sox, Guardians, Astros, Brewers, Dodgers and Padres but noted that " other teams could use starters as well."

There are legitimate arguments for each of these teams being big buyers for starters in the coming weeks. The Dodgers and Orioles came into the season with top-shelf rotations, but injuries have put a serious damper on both groups. Among the many pitchers on the injured list are Tyler Glasnow, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Kyle Bradish, Walker Buehler and John Means. In the case of the Orioles, Bradish and Means will miss the rest of the season, giving them even more of a sense of urgency to acquire a starter.

The Guardians and Brewers currently lead their respective divisions but have below-average rotation ERAs and will likely be in the market for a starter. The Astros, Red Sox and Padres are all viable playoff contenders and each has their issues in the rotation, although Boston's unit has certainly been the strongest of the bunch.

Rosenthal cited Garrett Crochet and Jack Flaherty as two of the top arms expected to be available. If the White Sox do move Crochet, he'd be quite expensive given his production and club control through 2026, making teams like the Dodgers and Orioles more likely to be big players for the left-hander.

July 15: How will the Mets approach the Trade Deadline?

After starting the season 22-33 and widely expected to enter the summer as sellers, the Mets have instead gone on an excellent run and currently hold the third NL Wild Card spot with a 49-46 record.

As such, the Mets' outlook for the Trade Deadline has shifted. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and MLB on FOX discussed what the Mets might do at the Deadline during a pregame show before Monday's Home Run Derby. More >

July 14: What are Crochet’s chances of being traded?

White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet has been one of the best pitchers in baseball this season. He’s also only 25 years old and controllable through 2026, so the White Sox can afford to be patient in trade talks over the next few weeks.

But while some rival executives are uncertain whether Crochet will be dealt before the Trade Deadline, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reports that the White Sox “still fully intend to move him.”

MLB Network insider Jon Heyman also thinks Crochet is more likely than not to be traded, putting the odds that he’ll be dealt over 50% in a recent story for the New York Post.

As for Chicago’s asking price for Crochet, Nightengale reports that the team is insisting on outfielder Spencer Jones (MLB Pipeline’s No. 74 overall prospect) in talks with the Yankees. Heyman recently wrote that the Yankees "still seem unwilling to part" with Jones.

Meanwhile, the White Sox recently turned down an unspecified offer from the Padres for Crochet, Nightengale reports. The two sides were able to find common ground on a trade before Opening Day, with the White Sox trading Dylan Cease to the Padres for a package headlined by pitching prospect Drew Thorpe (MLB Pipeline’s No. 37 overall prospect).

At the time of the deal, Cease had two years of control remaining, while Crochet has the remainder of 2024 plus two full seasons beyond that. As a result, Chicago may have an even higher price tag for Crochet than it did for Cease.

The Athletic's Jim Bowden (subscription required) recently linked Crochet to the Dodgers and Astros as well, and the Orioles have also been mentioned as a potential fit for the southpaw, given they have an acute need for controllable starters and a wealth of young talent to offer the White Sox.

July 14: Mariners a fit for Jazz?

With their American League West lead over the Astros down to one game entering Sunday and their offense averaging the fourth-fewest runs per game (3.89) in MLB, the Mariners are desperately in need of a bat.

To that end, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reports that Seattle has emerged as the favorite to land Jazz Chisholm Jr. (controllable through 2026) from the Marlins.

MLB Network insider Jon Heyman recently linked the Mariners to Chisholm as well, as did The Athletic's Jim Bowden (subscription required).

Per Bowden, the Mariners also have shown interest in White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr., Mets first baseman Pete Alonso and D-backs first baseman Christian Walker.

Of those players, Chisholm appears to be the most attainable for Seattle. The White Sox are likely to maintain a lofty asking price for Robert, while the Mets and D-backs are closer to buying than selling at this point.

July 13: Royals appear to be buyers, Nats sellers -- what's next?

The Royals and Nationals swung a trade on Saturday that sent right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey to Kansas City in exchange for the Royals' No. 2 prospect, third baseman Cayden Wallace, as well as their Competitive Balance A pick (No. 39 overall) in this year's MLB Draft, which begins Sunday.

The deal seems to cement the Royals (52-44, one game out of an AL Wild Card spot) as buyers and the Nats (44-52, six games out of an NL Wild Card spot) as sellers.

It's clear that if Kansas City is going to compete for the postseason down the stretch, it will need better relief pitching -- the Royals' relief corps entered the day with a 22nd-ranked 4.30 ERA this season -- and it began to address that with the Harvey acquisition. What might the Royals focus on between now and the July 30 Trade Deadline to further improve the club?

In addition to potentially adding more relief pitching, Kansas City may pursue an outfield upgrade -- entering Saturday, Royals outfielders had produced the lowest wRC+ (76) in the Majors this season. Some outfield names who appear to be on the trade market include Luis Robert Jr. of the White Sox, Brent Rooker of the A's, Jazz Chisholm Jr. of the Marlins, Taylor Ward and Kevin Pillar of the Angels, and others.

The Nationals, with whom Kansas City just made a deal, also have some outfielders who could be dealt -- Lane Thomas and Jesse Winker, in particular. Washington could certainly move either or both of them, as well as first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo, starter Patrick Corbin and relievers Dylan Floro and Kyle Finnegan.

July 13: Phillies looking to add right-handed hitter to outfield mix (report)

After releasing Whit Merrifield on Friday, the Phillies have made it a priority to add an outfielder who bats from the right side, according to a report from Matt Gelb of The Athletic (subscription required).

While The Athletic's Jim Bowden reported Thursday that Philadelphia is specifically looking for a center fielder, Gelb hears that the team has inquired about corner outfielders as well.

Bowden linked the Phillies to White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr., but if he proves to be out of Philadelphia's price range, the club could consider a smaller trade for a veteran on an expiring contract such as Tommy Pham of the White Sox, Kevin Pillar of the Angels or Mark Canha of the Tigers.

Although the Phillies currently sport the best record in baseball and lead the National League in runs per game, they've struggled to get any real production out of their outfielders, with center field being a particular concern. Although both Johan Rojas and Cristian Pache, who have logged the majority of the innings in center, have performed well defensively, Phillies center fielders currently rank 26th in MLB with a combined .605 OPS.