OK, time to vomit out some of the latest interesting/important/Cubs-adjacent stuff …
Cubs could still bring in another catcher today with options or on minor league deal etc,to stash at Triple-A if they're not comfortable with just having Contreras/Caratini up here and Taylor Davis in the minors. One injury starting tomorrow can make things shaky behind the plate
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) July 31, 2019
The #Bluejays get minor-league pitcher Kyle Johnston in return from #Nats for Daniel Hudson.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 31, 2019
#Nationals also working to acquire LH Roenis Elias from the #Mariners, source tells The Athletic. Not clear if teams are close to deal.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 31, 2019
Nationals definitely aren't done. They've been telling teams they expected to trade for 3 relievers today. https://t.co/hH8WsAYjoM
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) July 31, 2019
Would be very surprised if Blue Jays could get enough to justify trade given the injury, but perhaps Yankees feel pressed enough. https://t.co/d3blBRiQ97
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) July 31, 2019
Belief now (not guaranteed) is Mets hold onto Edwin Diaz. He might need to rebuild value first.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 31, 2019
#SFGiants currently telling teams they are leaning toward keeping MadBum and star reliever Will Smith. But things can change. 3 hours to go #TradeDeadline
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 31, 2019