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MLB Trade Deadline Digest: Are the Astros planning 'something big?'
The Stew's Trade Deadline Digest recaps the day in news and rumors as MLB gets closer to the non-waiver trade deadline on July 31. If you missed any of Thursday's action, we're here to help you catch up with all the important links and tidbits.
PRELLER PRYING: The Padres and Astros are believed to be working on "something big." [Jeff Passan]
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DONE DEAL: The aggressive Toronto Blue Jays added former Cy Young Award winner David Price in a trade with the Detroit Tigers. [Jeff Passan]
EXPLORING OPTIONS: The New York Mets all looking for another bat, with possible options including Reds outfielder Jay Bruce. [Ken Rosenthal]
DONE DEAL: Carlos Gomez is on the move — it's for real this time — to the Houston Astros along with up-and-coming starter Mike Fiers. Four prospects will be headed back to Milwaukee. [Tim Brown]
WAITING GAME: The Diamondbacks have made an offer for Reds closer Aroldis Chapman and now await their response. [Jon Heyman]
[Follow our trade deadline tracker for the latest MLB news and rumors.]
DONE DEAL: The Pirates upgraded their bullpen with the addition of Tigers closer Joakim Soria. What might be next? [The Stew]
BULLPEN BONANZA: The Yankees are showing interest in both Craig Kimbrel and Aroldis Chapman. Either player would add to an already dominant bullpen. [Ken Rosenthal]
CLEAN SHAVE: Dustin Ackley has a new team and a new look after being traded from the Mariners to the Yankees. [The Stew]
DONE DEAL: The wild three-time, 13-player deal involving the Dodgers, Marlins and Braves was finally completed on Thursday. [The Stew]
WELP: The Mariners aren't planning to deal pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma. [Jeff Passan]
IN THE HUNT: After a recent hot stretch improved their standing, the Chicago White Sox are looking at adding Justin Upton or Yoenis Cespedes to their outfield mix. [Jon Heyman]
DONE DEAL: The Giants picked up Mike Leake from the Reds for two prospects. [The Stew]
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UP NEXT: Rangers right-hander Yovani Gallardo made his scheduled start on Thursday, but could still go on Friday. The Cubs, Dodgers and Blue Jays have all shown interest. [Jon Heyman]
Follow all of Friday's up-to-the-minute action in our Trade Deadline Tracker.
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