Trade Deadline Thread: Royals Get Lucas Erceg from A’s

Updated Post, 7/30/24, 3:49 p.m. 

Jeff Passan reports Andrew Chafin will be traded to the Texas Rangers. In the words of Mike Mayer, “he will never be a Met.”

Bob Nightengale also reports the White Sox traded Paul DeJong to the Royals. The Royals hold the last Wild Card spot currently and are making moves to try and solidify that.

Updated Post, 7/30/24, 3:33 p.m. 

Multiple reports say the Royals are getting right-hander reliever Lucas Erceg from the A’s. The 29-year-old has a 3.68 ERA and 41 strikeouts in 36 2/3 innings this year. He is under contract through the 2029 season.

Updated Post, 7/30/24, 3:13 p.m.

The Guardians acquired starter Alex Cobb from the Giants. Cobb hasn’t pitched this year while recovering from hip surgery, but he’s expected to be activated from the injured list soon.

Updated Post, 7/30/24, 2:49 p.m.

Jameson Taillon has a 10-team no-trade list, but the Mets aren’t on it, according to Jon Heyman. Taillon has previously been involved in trade rumors. He has two years and $36 million left on his deal after this year.

Updated Post, 7/30/24, 2:37 p.m.

Josh Bell was dealt from the Marlins to the Diamondbacks, who needed a first baseman after Christian Walker went down with an oblique injury Monday night. Bell was previously placed on waivers under the assumption he’d be dealt by the deadline. This is the third trade deadline in a row Bell has been traded. Peter Bendix remains active. Now, as for David Stearns…

Updated Post, 7/30/24, 1:50 p.m.

Trevor Rogers was traded to the Baltimore Orioles, according to Jeff Passan. The Mets were reported to have interest in the lefty earlier in the day. Connor Norby, a top 10 prospect from the deep Orioles system who has dabbled in the majors this year, is heading back to Miami.

Updated Post, 7/30/24, 1:40 p.m.

It’s been a slow day! But here are two updates:

• The Mets traded Josh Walker, who was recently designated for assignment, to the Pirtaes for Nicolas Carreno, an 18-year-old currently pitching in the Dominican Summer League. He has 36 strikeouts in 21.2 innings this year.
• The Cubs traded reliever Mark Leiter Jr. to the Yankees, where Leiter’s dad and uncle, Al, played.
• The Red Sox acquired reliever Lucas Sims from the Reds.

Updated Post, 7/30/24, 10:49 a.m.

The Mets have been “discussing” Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Rogers, according to Andy Martino. The lefty has struggled with injuries and inconsistency since his stellar rookie year in 2021. He’s tossed 105.1 innings this year with a 4.53 ERA (4.42 FIP).

Original Post, 7/30/24, 9:30 a.m.

The MLB trade deadline is at 6 p.m. Tuesday, and it’s already been an active one.

Some notable trades over the last couple of days include:

• Tommy Edman to the Dodgers, Erick Fedde and Tommy Pham to the Cardinals in a three-team trade with the White Sox
• Jorge Soler and Luke Jackson from the Giants to the Braves
• The Reds traded Frankie Montas to the Brewers
• The Blue Jays got a prospect haul (including Jake Bloss) for Yusei Kikuchi
• Lane Thomas was traded from the Nationals to the Guardians
• Jerry DiPoto wouldn’t be left out, acquiring Justin Turner and Randy Arozarena over the last couple of days

Mets Rumors

The Mets, for their part, acquired Jesse Winker and Ryne Stanek over the weekend as they look to improve their bench and bullpen. However, they have an active need for starting pitching and more bullpen help with Kodai Senga, Reed Garrett, Christian Scott, and Sean Reid-Foley all on the shelf.

• Andy Martino of SNY reports the Mets will likely add at least one pitcher today.

Here are some names the Mets have been connected to:

• Cubs starter Jameson Taillon
• Lefty reliever Tanner Scott
• White Sox relievers John Brebbia and Tanner Banks
• Giants starter Blake Snell (though a Bob report says he’s not on the block)

It should be an active day! We’ll update this thread as moves happen, and we’ll have individual posts when big names get traded or the Mets make a move.

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