MLB Trade Rumors: A's scratch Sonny Gray from start as talks with Yankees continue quoting : CBS Sports

On that point ...OFFICIAL: Sonny Gray has been scratched from Sunday's start. Athletics right-hander Sonny Gray is of course widely expected to be dealt leading up to the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. @MLBNetwork @MLB — Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 29, 2017Obviously, the A's are scratching Gray from Sunday's scheduled start because they expect to trade him soon. As Morosi notes, the Yankees are foremost among the suitors for Gray at the moment. Talks with #Yankees remain ongoing.




If they do, however, than veteran right-hander Lance Lynn figures to be one of their most valuable chips. @MLB — Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 30, 2017Yep, the Astros, still looking to fortify that rotation, may have eyes for Lance Lynn. Here's more on that possibility ...Sources: #Astros have shown interest in Lance Lynn. This Cardinals-Astros rumor of course occurs against the backdrop of the hacking scandal in which the Cardinals were forced to give up draft picks. The Astros are running away with the AL West, but they have some durability concerns in the rotation.

MLB Trade Rumors: Hottest Reports as 2017 Deadline's End Approaches

Yet he also noted that the ace can block a trade to 10 teams, including the Cubs, Red Sox and Cleveland Indians. Heading into the final weekend before Monday's non-waiver trade deadline, a few squads have already finalized transactions to fortify title hopefuls. The Dodgers and Astros are best suited to take the risk, but don't be surprised if they're unwilling to match the Orioles' high demands. Not everyone completed their summer shopping, and some teams have not yet openly committed to buying or selling. Darvish jeopardized Texas' leveraging power by relinquishing 10 runs to the Miami Marlins on Wednesday.


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