On Monday, the New York Yankees traded veteran pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the Atlanta Braves for cash considerations, following the Braves’ loss of Grant Holmes to elbow inflammation. Carrasco, who had a 5.91 ERA in eight games for the Yankees, joins an Atlanta team struggling with injuries, as all five of their opening day starters are on the 60-day IL and they are 12 games behind in the NL wild-card race.
Reliever Chris Devenski elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Mets, rejecting an outright assignment to Triple-A despite a solid 2.38 ERA in 11 1/3 MLB innings. Meanwhile, the Phillies outrighted Ryan Cusick to Triple-A after multiple designations this season, and the Royals sent outfielder Tyler Gentry to Triple-A Omaha after his brief MLB stint. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Cleveland Guardians (52-54) are shifting to a seller's mindset ahead of the July 31 trade deadline after a disappointing season and the recent placement of star closer Emmanuel Clase on leave due to a sports betting investigation. Outfielder Steven Kwan is now drawing significant interest from several contenders, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies, and San Diego Padres. Want More Context? 🔎
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SNY's Andy Martino reported that the New York Mets may consider trading third baseman Mark Vientos ahead of the MLB trade deadline, prompting Vientos to respond positively despite the rumors. He hit his first career grand slam in a game against the San Diego Padres, acknowledging the business aspect of trade talks while expressing his desire to remain with the team. Want More Context? 🔎
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