Ahead of the Aug. 31 Trade Deadline, MLB.com is keeping track of the latest rumors right here.

Ahead of the Aug. 31 Trade Deadline, MLB.com is keeping track of the latest rumors right here.

Lynn, Gallo still with Rangers as Deadline passes

Aug. 31: The Trade Deadline has passed, and Lance Lynn and Joey Gallo are still with the Rangers. Trade talks with the Dodgers involving Lynn reportedly were heating up shortly before the Deadline, but those discussions didn't result in a deal.

the Trade Deadline has passed... The word from Arlington... Rangers are done.... Lynn and Gallo are staying — TR Sullivan (@Sullivan_Ranger) August 31, 2020

Padres acquire Clevinger; are Lynn, Bundy next to move?

Aug. 31: The Padres have acquired Mike Clevinger from the Indians in a nine-player blockbuster. The latest big splash out of San Diego leaves the Rangers' Lance Lynn and the Angels' Dylan Bundy as the top two starters on the trade market, with the Braves, Twins, White Sox and Yankees among the clubs that could potentially make a move for rotation help.

Per MLB.com's Jon Paul Morosi, both the Braves and Yankees have been in touch with the Rangers about Lynn in the past 48 hours, but it's unclear where the two clubs stand in that race now. Morosi reported earlier on Monday that the Twins have been aggressively pursuing rotation help and were known to have interest in both Lynn and Bundy.

The #Braves have been in contact with #Rangers on Lance Lynn in last 48 hours, source confirms. @MLBNetwork @MLB — Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) August 31, 2020

#Yankees also have been involved in the Lance Lynn market over the past 48 hours. Lynn has been much more effective this year than when he finished the 2018 season in New York. @MLB @MLBNetwork — Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) August 31, 2020

As the Rangers continue to explore the market for Lynn, the club has sent lefty Mike Minor to the A's for two players to be named later, a source told Morosi. While Lynn is signed for $8 million in 2021, Minor can become a free agent after this season.

Meanwhile, ESPN's Buster Olney has heard from at least one evaluator that the Angels are likely to keep Bundy, who is under control through 2021.

Other teams have been interested in Dylan Bundy, but the sense among at least one evaluators that the Angels -- with pitching needs extending into 2020 -- are likely to keep him. — Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) August 31, 2020

Yankees reportedly have contacted Giants about Gausman

Aug. 31: In addition to talking to the Rangers about Lance Lynn, the Yankees have contacted the Giants about Kevin Gausman, according to a report from MLB Network insider Jon Heyman.

Gausman, an impending free agent, would cost less to acquire than Lynn, who is signed for $8 million in 2021 and has been one of the top pitchers in MLB this season. Gausman owns a 4.54 ERA over seven games (six starts), though he has recorded 48 strikeouts with only eight walks in 35 2/3 innings and is familiar with the American League East from his days with the Orioles.

Yankees have checked in on Kevin Gausman. While the Giants aren’t really a seller (they are in the race!), they have good starting depth and may consider different things. — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) August 31, 2020

Twins working aggressively to add SP, eyeing Lynn, Bundy

Aug. 31: In the midst of a five-game losing streak that has dropped them to third place in the American League Central, the Twins are working aggressively to acquire a starting pitcher before today’s Trade Deadline, a source tells MLB.com’s Jon Paul Morosi, who mentions the Rangers’ Lance Lynn and the Angels’ Dylan Bundy as potential options.

Minnesota will be getting Jake Odorizzi back from the injured list and Michael Pineda back from his suspension soon, but the club could still use a high-end starter to shore up its postseason rotation. The Twins won 101 games last season but were swept by the Yankees in the AL Division Series. They haven’t gotten past the ALDS since 2002.

Source: The #Twins are working aggressively to trade for a starter today. Dylan Bundy and Lance Lynn are among the options they have considered. Minnesota has lost five straight and dropped to third place in the AL Central. @MLB @MLBNetwork — Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) August 31, 2020

To acquire the starting pitcher they seek, Morosi speculates that the Twins may need to trade one of their top outfield prospects, Alex Kirilloff (MLB's No. 34 prospect) or Trevor Larnach (No. 88). They may be open to doing so with Byron Buxton (when healthy), Max Kepler and Eddie Rosario locked in as their starting outfield, though Morosi notes that Minnesota did not appear willing to move Kirilloff or Larnach in exchange for then-Blue Jays righty Marcus Stroman at last year’s Deadline.

Yet, it is worth noting that the #Twins did not appear willing to trade Kirilloff or Larnach for Marcus Stroman last year, when Stroman was controllable for an additional season. @MLBNetwork — Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) August 31, 2020

Report: Rangers, Red Sox have discussed Odor for Eovaldi swap

Aug. 31: Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports that the Rangers and Red Sox, two teams in selling mode, have discussed swapping second baseman Rougned Odor for right-hander Nathan Eovaldi.

Odor is owed $24 million over 2020-21 and has a $13.5 million club option with a $3 million buyout in '22. Odor signed a contract extension with the Rangers at the beginning of the 2017 season, coming off a breakout '16 campaign. However, he has hit .216/.281/.412 in 458 games since then.

Eovaldi, meanwhile, is signed for $34 million over 2021-22. The righty has recorded a 5.65 ERA in two seasons since he signed a four-year, $68 million deal with the Red Sox. He's currently on the injured list with a calf strain.

Sources: In a money swap deal, Rangers have discussed Odor for Nathan Eovaldi. Could involve Rangers taking on money extra money. Could involve a prospect going to Boston. Could go nowhere. — Evan Grant (@Evan_P_Grant) August 31, 2020

RP watch: Hader, Kintzler likely to stay put; Bradley, Holland could move

Aug. 31: While the Brewers have reportedly been fielding offers for closer Josh Hader, MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reports that there is a “general belief around the game” that Hader is staying put. The 26-year-old is under team control for three more years after 2020.

MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal previously reported that the Brewers were listening on Hader, but a rival executive told Rosenthal that Hader is only available for a “bananas price.”

Elsewhere on the reliever market, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reports that Royals reliever Greg Holland, an impending free agent, is drawing interest from several teams.

Meanwhile, the Marlins have expressed interest in D-backs closer Archie Bradley, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Bradley can become a free agent after the 2021 campaign. Rosenthal reported Sunday that Arizona was open to dealing Bradley and center fielder Starling Marte.

Marlins reliever Brandon Kintzler has been receiving a lot of interest as well, per Heyman, but the veteran is expected to stay with Miami. The Marlins have a $4 million club option with a $250,000 buyout on Kintzler in 2021.

Padres add Nola, two right-handers in seven-player deal with M's

Aug. 30: The Padres, who had already acquired reliever Trevor Rosenthal from the Royals, first baseman Mitch Moreland from the Red Sox and catcher Jason Castro from the Angels, also reached a deal with the Mariners for another catcher, Austin Nola.

Seven players are involved in the deal -- Nola and right-handers Austin Adams and Dan Altavilla are headed to San Diego in exchange for outfielder Taylor Trammell (the Padres' No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline), catcher Luis Torrens, infielder Ty France and right-hander Andres Muñoz.

MLB.com's AJ Cassavell reported that the Padres "aren't done trying to maneuver" prior to Monday's 4 p.m. ET Trade Deadline.

7-player deal, going to be finalized tonight, per source:



Padres get: C Austin Nola, RHP Dan Altavilla, RHP Austin Adams



Mariners get: IF Ty France, OF Taylor Trammell, RHP Andres Muñoz, C Luis Torrens



And no, the Padres aren't done trying to maneuver. — AJ Cassavell (@AJCassavell) August 31, 2020

Report: Gallo on the table, Rays and Padres interested

Aug. 30: Lance Lynn has been the focus of Rangers trade rumors, but there's another Texas star on the table: Joey Gallo.

The Rangers have been discussing Gallo in trade talks, along with Lynn, per a report Sunday from ESPN's Jeff Passan. The possibility of Texas trading either star player to a team in a pennant race led one GM to tell Passan, "The Rangers hold the keys to the Deadline."

MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal reported Sunday evening that the Rays and Padres have shown interest in the slugging outfielder.

In addition to Lance Lynn, the Texas Rangers have been discussing outfielder Joey Gallo in potential trades, sources tell ESPN. The price on both is high, and it's why one GM said "the Rangers hold the keys to the deadline." If they do sell, it's impact guys in pennant races. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 30, 2020

Gallo has seven home runs this season after hitting 22 in an injury-shortened 2019. The 26-year-old lefty slugger is one of the biggest power bats in the game, with back-to-back 40-homer seasons from 2017-18.

Among players in whom the Rays are showing interest, according to sources: Tigers left-hander Daniel Norris…and, ahem, Rangers right fielder Joey Gallo. Padres also have shown interest in Gallo, along with seemingly every other available player with a heartbeat! — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 31, 2020

Would Tribe trade Lindor?

Aug. 30: A big name has resurfaced in trade conversations: Francisco Lindor.

A source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on Sunday that the Indians' superstar shortstop has been mentioned in some preliminary talks. Right now there isn't any sign that the Indians are planning to trade Lindor -- but it's a possibility.

Francisco Lindor's name has been mentioned in some preliminary trade talks, per source. There's no indication the Indians are planning to move him, but the possibility exists. Lindor has one more year of control before hitting free agency. — Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) August 30, 2020

Any trade for Lindor would have to be a blockbuster. Lindor's name has surfaced in trade rumors before -- most recently this past offseason, when Lindor and Mookie Betts were the two biggest names in the rumor mill. Only Betts was traded.

Feinsand reports that Lindor is seen by most rival executives as more likely to be traded in the coming offseason than by Monday's Deadline, but it's notable that the Indians are even entertaining the idea of trading Lindor now.

Lindor is seen by most execs as more of an offseason move, but the fact that the Indians are even willing to entertain the idea of trading him now is notable. Chances of a deal by tomorrow feel slim. — Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) August 30, 2020

Castro heading to Padres

Aug. 30: The Angels traded catcher Jason Castro to the Padres for right-handed reliever Gerardo Reyes.

Castro is the latest player to become a Padre in the last three days, as San Diego traded for veteran reliever Trevor Rosenthal from the Royals on Saturday and acquired first baseman Mitch Moreland from the Red Sox earlier Sunday.

The 33-year-old Castro is hit .192 with two home runs in 18 games for the Angels this season, after hitting .232 with 13 home runs in 79 games for the Twins in 2019. More >

D-backs open to dealing Marte; Yankees involved?

Aug. 30: The D-backs are open to trading center fielder Starling Marte, as well as closer Archie Bradley, according to MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal.

DBacks open to trading not only closer Archie Bradley, but also center fielder Starling Marte, sources tell The Athletic. Both players under club control for only one more season after this one. Team could move Ketel Marte back to CF, or possibly play Daulton Varsho in that spot. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 30, 2020

The Yankees could be a landing spot for Marte. MLB Network insider Joel Sherman writes for the New York Post that the Bronx Bombers are eyeing Marte and have checked in with the D-backs, as their offense remains without Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Gleyber Torres due to injury.

The 31-year-old Marte is in his first season with the D-backs after Arizona traded for him in January.

Report: Multiple contenders in on Clevinger

Aug. 30: There's an "increasing belief" that starting pitcher Mike Clevinger has a good chance to be traded, with several contending teams in on the discussions, according to a report Sunday from MLB Network insider Jon Heyman.

There’s an increasing belief among teams Mike Clevinger has a good chance to be dealt. Indians have 6 very good or better starters, all on cost-efficient deals. Price is appropriately high. Braves, Padres, Yankees, Dodgers among many who’ve been in contact. — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) August 30, 2020

The Braves, Padres, Yankees, Blue Jays and Dodgers are all in on Clevinger, per Heyman's report, a list of suitors that makes sense given those teams' starting pitching questions. The first four of those teams especially have had starters who have struggled or gotten hurt this year. Another contender, according to MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal? The surging White Sox, who find themselves in first place in the AL Central.

Sources confirm: White Sox talking to Indians about Clevinger, as @BNightengale said. Other teams also in mix. CLE needs power-hitting OFer, but also could move Clevinger for controllable pitching and make separate deal for offense. Clevinger two more years of control after ‘20. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 30, 2020

Lynn trade becoming more likely

Aug. 30: Rangers ace Lance Lynn is increasingly likely to be traded by Monday's Trade Deadline, a source told MLB.com's Jon Paul Morosi.

Source: Lance Lynn is increasingly likely to be dealt by tomorrow, based on developments over the past 24 hours. @MLB @MLBNetwork — Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) August 30, 2020

Lynn has been linked to the White Sox, Padres and Twins. Morosi reports that the White Sox and Twins have both been engaged with the Rangers on Lynn in the last 24-48 hours.

Sources: #WhiteSox, #Twins are among the teams who have been engaged with #Rangers on Lance Lynn in last 24 to 48 hours. @MLB @MLBNetwork — Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) August 30, 2020

Both Morosi and Feinsand previously reported that Chicago was actively looking to acquire starting pitching before the Deadline, with sources telling Morosi that Lynn was one name Chicago is eyeing.

As for the Padres, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand has heard San Diego is also looking at Lynn, with starters Chris Paddack and Garrett Richards struggling lately.

Read more about some potential fits for Lynn here.

Could Jays pivot to Arcia if they don't get Simmons?

Aug. 30: The Blue Jays will be without star shortstop Bo Bichette (right knee strain) for at least two more weeks. MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal posits that if Toronto doesn't land Andrelton Simmons (it's been reported that the Jays have interest in the Angels shortstop) they could turn to the Brewers' Orlando Arcia, who would be owed less than $350,000 and could be non-tendered at the end of the season. By contrast, a deal for Simmons would likely require the Angels to pay down some of the $2.3 million still owed to him for the remainder of the season. Arcia is hitting .253/.333/.373 with two homers in 93 plate appearances in 2020.

Report: Indians and Giants looking at JBJ

Aug. 29: MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reports that while it's unclear at the moment whether Red Sox center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. is on the market ahead of Monday's Trade Deadline, the Indians and Giants are "believed to have interest."

The Indians took sole possession of first place in the American League Central on Saturday after Cleveland defeated the Cardinals in St. Louis and the Twins and White Sox both lost.

The Giants, meanwhile, are surprisingly in buy mode now, according to Heyman, after entering the season as a club expected to finish below .500 and toward the bottom of the National League West. San Francisco has won eight of 11 to remain within striking distance of a playoff spot.

Indians, Giants among teams believed to have interest in Jackie Bradley Jr. — but ultimately, Red Sox may hold onto him — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) August 30, 2020

Braves, White Sox eyeing Bundy

Aug. 29: The Braves and White Sox are among the teams with interest in Angels right-hander Dylan Bundy, according to MLB.com’s Jon Paul Morosi.

Atlanta and Chicago are expected to be two of the most aggressive clubs on the starting-pitcher trade market. The Braves lost Mike Soroka for the season to a torn Achilles and haven’t gotten a single start out of free-agent addition Cole Hamels, who is sidelined with left triceps tendinitis. The White Sox, meanwhile, need a reliable third starter after Lucas Giolito and Dallas Keuchel. While Dylan Cease has recorded a 3.13 ERA this season, his 5.97 FIP and 6.04 xERA suggest he is due to regress.

The White Sox are also reportedly eyeing Rangers right-hander Lance Lynn and D-backs left-hander Robbie Ray (see above).

The Halos acquired Bundy, 27, from the Orioles in the offseason for four Minor Leaguers. The righty has flourished on the West Coast, posting a 2.58 ERA with 44 strikeouts and only eight walks and four homers allowed over 38 1/3 innings. From 2016-19, Bundy had a 4.69 ERA and gave up 114 homers in 612 2/3 innings. Despite Bundy’s efforts this season, the Angels entered play on Saturday with an 11-22 record.

With Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon in their primes, the club isn’t expected to do a full-scale rebuild, so it will likely take a sizable haul to get them to deal Bundy, who is under control through next season.