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The trade deadline dominoes are starting to fall. The Colorado Rockies decided to re-sign closer Daniel Bard to a new contract, as MLB.com insider Mark Feinsand reports, the deal is for two years and about $19M. However, Bard wasn’t the only move to go down Saturday, so let’s look at the most recent rumors.
Rockies Plan to Hold Three Starters
NY Post‘s Jon Heyman reports that the Colorado Rockies plan to keep three of their starting pitchers. Kyle Freeland, Antonio Senzatela, and German Marquez will most likely be staying put in Colorado, as the team does not seem anxious to wheel and deal.
Heyman reports that the Rockies have not found much traction in All-Star 1B C.J. Cron trade talks. Cron is slashing .280/.335/.521 this year with 22 home runs and 71 runs batted in.
Phillies Add Infield Depth
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired shortstop Edmundo Sosa from the Cardinals on Saturday, as The Athletic‘s Ken Rosenthal reported. Sosa has played second base, shortstop, and third base this year. In 122 at-bats, he is slashing .189/.244/.270, with zero home runs.
Dodgers Add Bullpen Arm
ESPN‘s Buster Olney reported that the Los Angeles Dodgers had acquired right-handed reliever Chris Martin from the Chicago Cubs. Martin, 36, has a 4.31 ERA this season, with a 3.02 FIP and 1.34 WHIP. The Dodgers are believed to still be in on Juan Soto, but that will not stop the team from adding to the rest of their roster.
MLB.com Cubs reporter Jordan Bastian has the details of the return for Martin. The Cubs will receive 27-year-old utility man Zach McKinstry.
Braves Looking for Outfield Depth
MLB.com insider Mark Feinsand reports that the Atlanta Braves are searching for outfield depth and may have a specific target in mind. Michael A. Taylor, 31, is the player on their radar. Taylor is in the first year of a two-year, $9M deal with the Kansas City Royals. With the Royals out of it, perhaps the Braves can acquire him. Taylor has played 72 games, slashing .275/.345/.395 this season with the Royals.
