#mlb-trade-rumors

#mlb-trade-rumors

In recent news, MLB insider Jon Morosi indicated that the Los Angeles Angels are willing to listen to trade offers for two of their top sluggers. Those two intriguing players happen to be outfielders Taylor Ward and Jo Adell. For an organization that already hadn't had a sniff of the postseason for over a decade, it is quite surprising that they would want to deal two of their best offensive players while leaving their face of the franchise Mike Trout all alone to fight for the team.

This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss... Plus, we answer your questions, including... If the Blue Jays were to extend Addison Barger, would the Lawrence Butler deal be a good comp? (40:35) If a veteran signs a minor league deal, are they eligible to be taken in the Rule 5 draft? (44:50) Will the Red Sox trade Jarren Duran? (46:25)

Luis Robert Jr., a 27-year-old outfielder for the Chicago White Sox, has had a shaky season but has shown improvement recently, hitting .364 in July.

Max Fried left Saturday's game after three innings due to a blister on his left index finger. Manager Aaron Boone described it as "a good [sized] one."

I don't expect it to happen. Ben's job is to create a winning team and a winning organization...but I have to pitch well. That's the bottom line.

Regarding recent rumors, there's nothing hot at the moment with the Mets and Luis Robert. They've checked on him in the past. CF isn't a necessity but a potential area of interest down the road.

James Outman's impressive Triple-A performance includes a .462 average with 12 hits and two home runs, leading to his second PCL Player of the Week accolade.