MLB trade deadline rumors tracker: Latest on Justin Verlander, White Sox, more
The 2023 MLB trade deadline is Aug. 1. Here are the latest trade rumors and rumblings across the sport.JULY 31, 2023
Eovaldi: Scherzer Trade 'Huge' for RangersTexas Rangers ace Nathan Eovaldi welcomes the addition of Max Scherzer to the pitching staff.
JULY 31, 2023•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Ha-Seong Kim - Leading off MondayKim (shoulder) is leading off and serving as the designated hitter Monday in Colorado.
ImpactHe exited Sunday's game with a jammed right shoulder but won't miss any further time with the issue, although he'll be spared from his defensive duties Monday. Kim is slashing .341/.451/.553 with five home runs, eight steals and more walks (15) than strikeouts (14) in 85 at-bats this month.
JULY 31, 2023•ROTOWIRE
What are the Rangers getting in pitcher Jordan Montgomery?What does pitcher Jordan Montgomery bring to the Texas Rangers?
JULY 31, 2023•DALLASNEWS.COM
Michael Wacha - Slated for sim game MondayWacha (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a simulated game Monday, per MLB.com.
ImpactWacha tossed a bullpen session last Tuesday and followed that with another Friday, throwing his full arsenal of pitches in the latter session. He'll progress to facing live hitters Monday, but his next step isn't certain. Wacha has made just one appearance for the Padres since June 19, allowing a run over five innings in a win over the Reds on July 1.
JULY 31, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Drew Pomeranz - Engaged in throwing programPomeranz (elbow) has been throwing for weeks and stills intends to return to the Padres' bullpen this season, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
ImpactPomeranz hasn't pitched in a big-league game since 2021 and has encountered multiple setbacks this season while attempting to return. The lefty reliever underwent an arthroscopic procedure in late May to clean up "junk" in his throwing elbow but has since resumed a throwing program. However, Pomeranz hasn't yet tossed any bullpens and will need to restart a minor-league rehab assignment before potentially being activated from the 60-day IL, so he remains at least several weeks away from pitching for the Padres. The veteran did say that he foresees returning this season, stating, "I'm determined to get back to where I was. There's still time left."
JULY 31, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Trent Grisham - Swipes 11th bagGrisham went 1-for-3 with a run and a stolen base in a 5-3 win against the Rangers on Sunday.
ImpactGrisham helped generate a key insurance run in the eighth inning, lacing a leadoff single, swiping second base and coming around to score on a Fernando Tatis Jr. single. It was a much-needed positive performance for Grisham, as he came into the contest having gone 1-for-26 over his previous eight games. The centerfielder came out of the All-Star break swinging a hot bat but has regressed since, lowering his season batting average back down to a paltry .207, albeit with a strong 13.4 percent walk rate.
JULY 31, 2023•ROTOWIRE
