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 23: Rangers poised to 'control' the Trade Deadline?

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 a week left until the July 30 Trade Deadline.

Perhaps no team is on the fence right now more than the defending World Series-champion Rangers, who lost their first two games to the Orioles coming out of the All-Star break but have won two straight. Texas sits 7 1/2 out in the race for the third AL Wild Card spot but is only four games out of first place in the AL West despite its 48-52 record.

With a soft schedule coming up -- they play three against the White Sox and three against the Blue Jays -- the Rangers have an opportunity to further trim their deficit. They also have some reinforcements coming in the form of players returning from injuries, including Jacob deGrom, Tyler Mahle, Josh Jung and Evan Carter.

But if they end up stumbling over the next week, Texas could be one of this year’s biggest Trade Deadline sellers, as MLB Network insider Joel Sherman noted on Tuesday.

"If [in] the next three to five days, they go, 'We're going to sell,' they could do five [to] eight trades," Sherman said.

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal offered up a similar take on Tuesday afternoon in an appearance on the "Foul Territory" podcast.

"If they do decide to sell, they will be a very interesting team, perhaps even the team that kind of controls this Deadline, along with the White Sox," Rosenthal said.

While impending free agent Max Scherzer recently said that he's not willing to waive his no-trade clause for the third time in the past four years, the Rangers have a number of other pitchers on expiring deals that they can move, including starters Andrew Heaney and Michael Lorenzen and relievers Kirby Yates and David Robertson.

For all intents and purposes, Nathan Eovaldi can be considered an impending free agent as well. His $20 million player option for 2025 will vest if he throws another 57 innings this season, but if Eovaldi is healthy at the end of the season, he's likely to decline the option and try to get more guaranteed money in free agency.

In a story for The Athletic (subscription required) earlier on Tuesday, Rosenthal highlighted Eovaldi as someone who could be a huge add for a contender, given his postseason track record. The veteran right-hander has won two World Series titles and is 9-3 with a 3.05 ERA over 79 2/3 innings in his playoff career, including 6-0 with a 2.95 ERA for Texas in 2023.

Sherman thinks that the Rangers could also consider making available starter Jon Gray (signed through 2025), outfielder Adolis García (controllable through 2026) and first baseman Nathaniel Lowe (controllable through 2026).

July 23: Blue Jays indicating they want to keep Vlad Jr. (report)

The Blue Jays may be willing to listen to trade offers for players under control beyond 2024, but that is not expected to include Vladimir Guerrero Jr., as much as it makes sense for the club to deal him now.

According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal (subscription required), Toronto has indicated to other teams that it wants to keep the 25-year-old slugger in an effort to contend in 2025. ESPN’s Jeff Passan (subscription required) also reports that Guerrero is not expected to be dealt. This comes a day after a report from ESPN's Buster Olney that two rival officials said that they've gotten the sense that Guerrero and injured shortstop Bo Bichette aren't completely untouchable, but Toronto would have to be overwhelmed to move either one.

With Toronto wanting to contend next season, the club may take the same approach with controllable trade chips such as Chris Bassitt (signed through 2025) and Kevin Gausman (signed through 2025).

At this point, the only Blue Jays players who seem likely to be dealt before the Deadline are their impending free agents, a list that includes Yusei Kikuchi, Danny Jansen, Yimi García, Justin Turner and Trevor Richards.

If Guerrero is off the table, it would be yet another hit to the first-base market, with the Mets’ Pete Alonso and the D-backs’ Christian Walker also likely to stay put as their teams chase a postseason spot.

July 23: O’s willing to trade Mullins, Mountcastle (report)

Sitting in first place in the American League East with one of the best records in baseball, the Orioles are expected to be aggressive Trade Deadline buyers, especially in the pitching market.

With an impressive collection of young talent, the O's are in great position to swing a blockbuster trade for a top arm such as Garrett Crochet, Tarik Skubal or Mason Miller. But Baltimore could also opt to hold onto its young players and instead move some of its established veterans.

According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan (subscription required) the Orioles are open to the latter strategy, showing a willingness to discuss trades for center fielder Cedric Mullins (controllable through 2025) and first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (controllable through 2026).

In a trade market starved for bats, Mullins and Mountcastle could potentially bring back the pitching help the Orioles are seeking, albeit not quite to the extent of a deal for Crochet, Skubal or Miller.

The O’s have ready-made replacements for both players, with Colton Cowser capable of sliding over to center field and Ryan O’Hearn moving from designated hitter to first base. Baltimore could then give starting right fielder Anthony Santander more time at DH to clear room for young outfielder Heston Kjerstad.

July 23: Dodgers make their Trade Deadline strategy clear

We spend so much time this month wondering what teams are looking to do at the Trade Deadline. Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes left no doubt about Los Angeles' focus ahead of July 30.

"Targeting starting pitching, but it's going to be an impact-type arm," he said Monday via MLB.com's Juan Toribio. More >

July 23: Rays ‘open for business,’ per MLB Network insider

Although the Rays are still in the AL Wild Card race with a 50-50 record, MLB Network insider Joel Sherman expects them to sell off several more veterans prior to the Trade Deadline. Tampa Bay has already traded Aaron Civale to the Brewers and Phil Maton to the Mets.

“I think they’re open for business, I would put the under/over at 2 1/2 on players traded,” Sherman said Tuesday.

Sherman considers outfielder Randy Arozarena “one of the most likely players to be traded in the next week” because he’s about to get increasingly more expensive after earning $8.1 million in 2024. The 29-year-old has two years of team control remaining after this season.

After a slow start, Arozarena has been much improved since early May, hitting .247 with 12 homers, 10 steals and an .833 OPS over his past 66 games. He has three straight 20/20 seasons under his belt in addition to an impressive postseason résumé.

Right-handed starter Zach Eflin appears likely to be dealt as well, given he’s owed $18 million in 2025 -- the final year of a three-year, $40 million contract. Sherman also thinks the Rays will try to move second baseman Brandon Lowe, who has club options for 2025 ($10.5 million) and 2026 ($11.5 million).

Tampa Bay has a number of other veterans who are likely to draw interest, including relievers Pete Fairbanks and Jason Adam and corner infielders Yandy Díaz and Isaac Paredes, but it’s unclear how far it will go in its Deadline sale.

With Taj Bradley in the midst of a breakout season, Ryan Pepiot showing promise and Shane McClanahan, Jeffrey Springs, Drew Rasmussen and Shane Baz all due back from their respective arm surgeries, the Rays should have the starting pitching to contend in 2025. As a result, they likely won’t want to weaken next year’s roster too much at this year’s Deadline.

ESPN’s Jeff Passan (subscription required) also doesn't expect the Rays to completely punt on 2024 either, which means the club could end up doing some adding as well as subtracting.

July 23: Why Robert may stay with White Sox through Deadline

The White Sox have a lot of possible trade chips -- left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet, right-hander Erick Fedde, outfielder Tommy Pham and shortstop Paul DeJong are on that list -- but none of them has more raw talent than Robert Jr. The 26-year-old possesses huge power, plus speed and plays solid defense in center field.

His name has been mentioned often in trade rumors this summer, but a deal for the five-tool talent may be more likely to materialize during the offseason than before next week's Trade Deadline, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal (subscription required). Why? More >

July 23: Paxton, Rengifo among trade options Red Sox reportedly considering

With a week to go before the Trade Deadline, the Red Sox have been having exploratory trade conversations with other teams, with a focus on starting pitching and a defensively versatile right-handed bat, according to a report from Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam of MassLive.com.

Boston has interest in switch-hitting utility infielder Luis Rengifo (controllable through 2025), per Cotillo and McAdam. The Red Sox could also turn to a familiar face to bolster their rotation, as Rob Bradford of WEEI hears that they are likely to be in the mix for left-hander James Paxton, who was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Monday.

However, after losing its first four games coming out of the All-Star break, the team hasn't committed to a Trade Deadline strategy yet. More >

July 23: Yanks reportedly interested in reunion with RHP Green

From 2017-22, Chad Green was one of the more effective high-leverage relievers in baseball, posting a 2.96 ERA and a 27.3% strikeout-minus-walk rate with the Yankees. He is enjoying a stellar season with the Blue Jays, and perhaps it ends with the right-hander back in the Bronx.

According to MLB Network insider Jon Paul Morosi, the Yankees are interested in reuniting with Green. More >

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: Alonso likely off the market (report)

Although impending free agent Pete Alonso's name has been included in plenty of trade speculation, with the Mets in sole possession of the third NL Wild Card spot as of Tuesday morning, the front office has reportedly made a decision about their first baseman's future.

According to Will Sammon of The Athletic (subscription required), the Mets have informed inquiring clubs that Alonso is unlikely to be on the move after all, although the Mets' commitment to buying remains in question. 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), and Cubs president Jed Hoyer appeared to confirm as much on Monday.

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.