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- Rumor@JeffPassan
ESPN updated its list of top 100 trade candidates ahead of the August 3 deadline, with Jung Hoo Lee and Casey Mize entering the top 10.
Update to the top 100 trade candidates, live and free at ESPN. Plenty of movement and new additions to the list, with Jung Hoo Lee and Casey Mize moving into the top 10. @kileymcd and I will update this a few more times before the Aug. 3 deadline: https://t.co/4DX6hlcWkx
- Injury@JeffPassan
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin suffered a torn tendon in his left ring finger and is likely to enter rehabilitation, sidelining him for at least a month.
Pittsburgh rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin has a torn tendon in his left ring finger, sources tell ESPN. While Griffin could play through it, rehab is the likeliest option and would keep him out at least a month. Pirates already have Oneil Cruz and Spencer Horwitz on the IL.
- Signing@JeffPassan
Carlos Santana agreed to a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves after being released by Arizona.
Veteran first baseman Carlos Santana and the Atlanta Braves are in agreement on a minor league contract, sources tell ESPN. Santana, 40, will head to Triple-A, where he provides insurance for Atlanta and can try to get back to the big leagues after being released by Arizona.
- Rumor@JeffPassan
MLB's latest proposal would implement strict contract limits on free agents, capping deals at five years and $202 million, which would have significantly restricted Juan Soto's recent record contract
MLB's latest proposal mimics other sports with strict contract limits. Free agents would be limited to five-year, $202 million contracts. (That is 15% of the proposed cap number and would rise.) Juan Soto's deal with the New York Mets was for 3x the years and 3.8x the dollars.
- Trade@JeffPassan
The Cubs acquired pitcher David Peterson from the Mets to address their starting pitching needs.
The Cubs desperately need starting-pitching help, and they'll get a big leaguer in Peterson who has a 6.09 ERA this season. He's got a 3.85 FIP, however, and 51.1% groundball rate -- and going from the Mets' infield defense to the best-in-MLB Cubs' could be huge for Peterson.
- Trade@JeffPassan
The Chicago Cubs acquired left-hander David Peterson from the New York Mets.
Trade news: The Chicago Cubs are acquiring left-hander David Peterson from the New York Mets, sources tell ESPN.