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Now, for Monday's rumors:
Astros best suits Britton?
Writing in The Athletic (subscription required and recommended), Dan Connelly names the Astros as potentially the best choice for Zach Britton, the closest to the Orioles. Britton's departure to the 2018 season has been considerably delayed due to an injury to Achilles during the off season. Now 30 years old and during his year of walking, Britton has accumulated good results in prevention, and he is not far from the 2014-2016 sequence where he was perhaps the best reliever baseball.
Britton as a lifter with lock potential will undoubtedly be a coveted name in the coming days, but the Astros may be best placed to land him. They have a questionable need for guidance on the left side, but they need nothing else. This allows them to have a particular focus, and they also have a strong farming system to exploit.
Rox discovering the arms of O
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic tweets that the Rockies were in recognition starters of the Orioles Kevin Gausman and Dylan Bundy, among other weapons. The Rockies open Monday's slate just two games from the Dodgers at AL West and just 1 1/2 games from second place in the wild card. So, they rightly consider themselves pretenders. In addition, the depth of rotation is usually a constant concern when you play your home games one mile above sea level (Rosenthal notes that Gausman is a native of Colorado). Everyone has solidly established this season at the race level and is pretty good at command and control. Since the Orioles have already treated Manny Machado, the sale of fire is obviously on Baltimore.
Boston Wants Pen Help
By sounds, the Red Sox want to get help from the pen sooner rather than closer to the l & # 39; due date …
# 19459021 #RedSox was Frank Wren and Allard Baird scouring the relief market. "Big dogs," says a scout, then you know they're serious about something to do this week
The Big Ones dogs! He ranks third in the ERA, but he is very concerned about Craig Kimbrel, especially on the left side, while Zach Britton is the top scorer. With deeper farming systems, they may be better placed than the Sox to land Britton, but Dave Dombrowski should be able to do something by the deadline
Indians want outside help [19659004] By Mark Feinsand …
According to a source, the Indians "actively seek" outside help, Cleveland was also "quite discreetly heavy" on Machado, the source added.
This makes sense, as Cleveland is currently looking for Tyler Naquin and Melky Cabrera for regular service in the outfield. Bradley Zimmer was first demoted and then lost for the season to a shoulder injury, and Lonnie Chisenhall is put to rest with a calf strain. Plus, Michael Brantley – though healthy and productive right up to here – will still be a bit of a risk of injury.
Brewers in pursuit of Merrifield?
After missing Manny Machado, the Brewers could target a more modest target. Robert Murray, of The Athletic, reports that brewers might have an interest in doing business with Royals super-utility man, Whit Merrifield.
Merrifield, who is in his 29-year season and who does not qualify for the free agency after the 2022 campaign, has a record of .302 / .371 / .424 (120 OPS +) with 30 doubles and 17 bases stolen. He also saw time at four different positions. For his career, Merrifield has an OPS + of 107 through the three-season big league games. The Brewers could use some stability at the second base, and that would be where Merrifield would settle if such an agreement arrived.
Phillies targeting Grandy
Here is what Ken Rosenthal tells about the Phillies and Blue Jays outfielder Curtis Granderson …
#Phillies speaks about #BlueJays about Granderson, sources tell the athlete. PHI is looking for a left-handed bat bench and an occasional OF starter. Fourth outfielder Altherr was downgraded to AAA last night. Grandson .230 / .337 / .417 in 274 appearances this season
Granderson, 37, is on a one-year contract with Toronto, and he is still able to provide skills on the base and occasionally a punch against right-handed pitching. He has also seen time at three out of field positions this season, although in recent days he is definitely a center in the center.
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Astros best suits Britton? 
Boston Wants Pen Help 
Indians want outside help [19659004] By Mark Feinsand …
Brewers in pursuit of Merrifield? 
Phillies targeting Grandy 