MLB commercial rumors: Zach Britton from the Orioles to the Yankees, Astros, Red Sox or Cubs? Who is the favorite?

One less, one more for the Baltimore Orioles

General Manager Dan Duquette started selling his best players last week when he sent the Manny Machado shortstop to the Dodgers from Los Angeles. Kevin Gausman or reliever Zach Britton

Several suitors, including the Yankees, have been linked to Britton, the best bullist available on the market before the July 31 deadline for non-waiver. The Crockery Market Analysis

The Baltimore Sun imagined what a Yankees-Orioles contract might look like for Britton. Here are the prospects of the Yankees who might be at stake:

international star: Right-handed Deivi Garcia

Garcia, 19, signed for $ 200,000 in July 2015, is already in Low-A Charleston, where he has a MPM of 3.77, 44 strikeouts and eight steps in 28 innings and 2/3. He was the Yankees' number 24 this season, according to Baseball America, and he is ranked 14th on MLBPipeline.com's list. The lightweight Garcia (5-10, 163 lbs) still has a fastball at 90s and a longer curve. Breakout Crew: Attacker Abiatal Avelino

Avelino, 23, has a split time between Double-A Trenton and Triple-One Scranton / Wilkes-Barre, batting .303 with .823 OPS, but with much better results at the lower level. He has never been touched consistently, but that would be his best offensive season to date. He played mainly in shortstop and second base, and he was also a stolen base threat. The Orioles Need It All

Breakout Pitcher: Right-handed Garrett Whitlock

The Yankees' choice last year, Whitlock was a sophomore eligible for the repechage who had a dead season there. ;last summer. The 22-year-old rebounded with a fast mid-90s ball and a good slider from a 6-5 run. He has a 1.46 ERA, 98 strikeouts and 25 steps with a WHIP of 0.99 in 92 1/3 innings at three levels this year.

A number of contenders, including the Boston Red Sox, are in for Britton, who is 1-0 with four saves and a 3.45 ERA in 16 appearances this season.

But AL-East rivals are not alone in Britton's contest:

The latest news that I hear on #orioles #astros & [] #yankees in the lead, #redsox on the back. They seem to be the first 3 at this time. And yes, it has changed. #cubs were there as recently as Sunday. I still have Alabama # 1, but it could be a different poll

– Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) July 24, 2018

#Rockies spoke to #Orioles about Dylan Bundy and Kevin Gausman, in addition to Zach Britton, but sources say there is no current momentum in the starter discussions. @MLB @MLBNetwork

– Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) Thursday, July 24, 2018

Many rival leaders believe that the #Astros is the most logical. as a Zach Britton destination. It could be their missing piece. They have the depth of perspective. And if the offers are close, the #Orioles will probably be more inclined to choose the non-AL team is on the general principle.

– Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) July 24, 2018

Question with Britton is whether #RedSox will meet the extra price that the Orioles will want to move him within the division. It's always a thing that it seems.

– Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) July 24, 2018

The last on Zach Britton: It looks like a scrum of four teams among the #Astros #RedSox #Yankees and #Cubs . Having learned that Houston and New York had softened their offers over the past two days.

– Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) July 24, 2018

#DBacks also … https://t.co/xiWd0r7rFE

– Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 24, 2018

Yankees still "heavy" on Britton, says a source … they are working to get it, other teams remain in this AM

– Andy Martino (@martinonyc) 24 July 2018

#Cubs spoke to #Orioles about pitchers (Bundy, Gausman) and Britton , sources say to the athlete. As of last night, did not seem as engaged on Britton as the other clubs, according to a source. Again: The situation is fluid, subject to change.

– Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 24, 2018

#Astros # Yankees leading for Zach Britton but several other teams are still in play while trade negotiations are in third position and on the way to the house. #Orioles

– Jim Bowden (@JimBowdenGM) July 24, 2018

The Orioles are chatting with a lot of teams about Zach Britton, including the Dodgers – and given that the Dodgers are working to stay below the tax threshold on luxury, the inclusion of Yasiel Puig (plus more) is a concept that has been raised to offset Britton's remaining salary.

– Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) 24 July 2018

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– Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) July 24, 2018

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