MLB Trade Deadline Digest: The Royals want a ton for Wade Davis

The Stew’s Trade Deadline Digest recaps the day in news and rumors as MLB gets closer to the non-waiver trade deadline on August 1. If you missed any of Monday’s action, we’re here to help you catch up with all the important links and tidbits.

BIG ASK: The asking price for Kansas City Royals closer Wade Davis is higher than what the New York Yankees received for Aroldis Chapman. [Yahoo Sports]

HEALTHY SCRATCH: San Diego Padres outfielder Melvin Upton is not in the lineup for the second straight day. Upton is healthy, but it’s assumed the Padres are working to deal him. [@sdutdennislin]

VALUES: Our own Jeff Passan takes a look at some of the players who might be available on the trade market. [Yahoo Sports!]

NO SURRENDER: Yankees GM Brian Cashman insists the team’s trade of Aroldis Chapman does not mean they are waving the white flag on the season. [@TylerKepner]

COME BACK: Despite the trade, Aroldis Chapman said he would be comfortable returning to the Yankees during free agency. [@FeinsandNYDN]

WHO’S NEXT: The Washington Nationals may turn their attention to Andrew Miller now that Chapman has been dealt. [@Buster_ESPN]

GO FISH: The Miami Marlins are looking for starting pitching, and have spoken to the Los Angeles Angels about Hector Santiago. [@jonmorosi]

WAIT A MINUTE: Both the Pittsburgh Pirates and Houston Astros are also looking at Santiago. [@jcrasnick]

WHO ELSE: The Texas Rangers have shown interest in Royals pitcher Edinson Volquez. [@Buster_ESPN]

UPGRADE: The New York Mets are interested in Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy, and are willing to part with Travis d’Arnaud in a deal. [New York Daily News]

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