Mets making a run at Lucroy
Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy has been a frequent subject of trade rumors, even prior to this summer, and the Mets appear to be one of the clubs now pursuing the two-time All-Star. The New York Daily News reported on Sunday that the defending National League champions are one of "several" in contention for Lucroy, citing a pair of industry sources.
The Mets are willing to part with their catcher, Travis d'Arnaud, according to the report, but the Brewers apparently want a top prospect added to the deal. Lucroy has a good reputation behind the plate and is enjoying a resurgent season with the bat, hitting .301/.362/.491 with 13 home runs and 50 RBIs. While Lucroy has a $5.25 million club option for 2017, d'Arnaud is under club control through the '19 season. On the other hand, the 27-year-old d'Arnaud has battled an assortment of injuries, including this year, which has seen him play in just 34 games.
The Indians and Rangers are among the other teams that have been connected to Lucroy, who isn't the Brewers' only trade chip. In fact, the Mets also are interested in Milwaukee relievers Jeremy Jeffress and Will Smith, the Daily News reported.
Lucroy's two-run homer
CHC@MIL: Lucroy crushes a two-run big fly in the 1st
Jonathan Lucroy launches a deep fly ball over the left-center field wall for a two-run homer to give the Brewers a 2-0 lead in the 1st
Phillies prepping for Hellickson trade
When Jeremy Hellickson made his most recent start, last Wednesday against the Marlins, he allowed just one run over eight innings, striking out eight. Hellickson is scheduled to face the Marlins again on Monday in Miami, but the right-hander also is being connected to the Fish in other ways.
Multiple reports indicate that the Phillies have been scouting low-level Marlins Minor League affiliates, doing their homework for a potential Hellickson deal. That doesn't mean the Marlins are the only contender for Hellickson, or that he is the only starting pitcher they are targeting, but a swap between Philly and Miami would make sense.
The Marlins have struggled to find consistent production from their rotation, beyond Jose Fernandez and Adam Conley, and the club just put Wei-Yin Chen on the disabled list with an elbow sprain. Hellickson, a pending free agent, has posted a 3.84 ERA and 3.9 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 20 outings this season.
Hellickson's dominating start
MIA@PHI: Hellickson fans eight over eight innings
Jeremy Hellickson strikes out eight batters over eight strong frames of one-run ball in a winning outing vs. the Marlins
D-backs could flip Miller
It's fair to say Arizona's acquisition of Shelby Miller this past offseason has not gone as planned for the club, and now Miller might soon be on the move again. The D-backs have informed other teams that Miller is available, according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports, and for significantly less than what Arizona gave up to get him.
Last December, with Miller having posted a 3.02 ERA over 33 starts for the Braves, the D-backs sent 2015 first-round pick Dansby Swanson, highly regarded pitching prospect Aaron Blair and outfielder Ender Inciarte to Atlanta for Miller and Minor League pitcher Gabe Speier. But in 14 starts for Arizona, Miller has gone 2-9 with a 7.14 ERA, and the 25-year-old is now on his second stint at Triple-A Reno.
Hale on Miller's struggles
SD@ARI: Hale on Miller's struggles in loss to Padres
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Chip Hale talks about Shelby Miller's struggles during the 13-6 loss to the Padres
Padres 'pushing' for Norris trade
The Padres have been expected to part with pitcher Andrew Cashner by the Deadline, and outfielder Melvin Upton Jr. has been the subject of trade talks as well. But according to Passan, San Diego is also "pushing hard" to find a deal for catcher Derek Norris.
It's been a rough season at the plate for the 27-year-old Norris, who has 12 home runs and 33 RBIs but a line of .204/.263/.379. On the other hand, Norris produced a .738 OPS over the previous three years and can't become a free agent until after the 2018 campaign.
Andrew Simon is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @AndrewSimonMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
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