DETROIT – The MLB trade deadline is hours away, and the Detroit Tigers should be among the most active teams on Tuesday.
New team president Scott Harris has only a few hours left to trade starting pitchers Eduardo Rodriguez and Michael Lorenzen, who are both generating interest from contenders.
Lorenzen is on a one-year deal with Detroit, and Rodriguez can opt out of his contract after this season. That means both players are two-month rentals who will become free agents this offseason.
Here are the latest rumors involving the Tigers on trade deadline day (Tuesday, Aug. 1):
NOTE: The most recent updates are at the top of this list.
Aug. 1
RODRIGUEZ NIXES TRADE: The Tigers and Dodgers agreed to a trade involving Eduardo Rodriguez, but he invoked his no-trade clause, and the trade was nixed, according to several reports.
Eduardo Rodriguez has a strong market with two hours left until the deadline, according to Jon Morosi, of MLB Network.
Morosi said the Dodgers, Braves, Reds, Orioles, Marlins, and Diamondbacks are among the teams still looking for starting pitching.
TRADE ALERT: The Tigers have traded Michael Lorenzen to the Phillies, according to multiple reports.
Tigers are close to trading Michael Lorenzen to the Phillies, according to Jon Morosi, of MLB Network.
Infield prospect Hao-Yu Lee is part of the return, Morosi reports.
With Justin Verlander off the table, Michael Lorenzen “becomes a focal point of the pitching market,” according to Jon Morosi, of MLB Network.
He listed the Reds, Diamondbacks, Orioles, Braves, and Marlins as possible teams interested.
Justin Verlander has been traded back to the Houston Astros, according to multiple sources.
Astros are viewed as the favorites to land Justin Verlander, according to Mark Feinsand, of MLB.com.
Feinsand reported that the talks are “heating up” and the teams are “rounding third base” on a deal.
An Eduardo Rodriguez trade to the Dodgers is “possible,” according to Ken Rosenthal, of The Athletic. The Dodgers are one of 10 teams on Rodriguez’s no-trade list, so he would have to approve the deal.
Diamondbacks are among the teams that have discussed a trade for Michael Lorenzen, according to Jon Morosi, of MLB Network.
Padres high on Eduardo Rodriguez and could make a push to land him, according to Mark Feinsand, of MLB.com.
Eduardo Rodriguez’s name “continues to be a hot one on the trade market,” Feinsand reports.
Tigers asking price for both Eduardo Rodriguez and Michael Lorenzen remains steep, and rival executives think the Tigers are trying to be the “last man standing at the ball,” according to Ken Rosenthal, of The Athletic.
Orioles, Reds, Diamondbacks, Astros, Dodgers, Braves, and Red Sox are listed by Rosenthal as looking for starting pitchers.
Tigers expected to trade both Eduardo Rodriguez and Michael Lorenzen before the 6 p.m. deadline, but their prices remain high, according to Mark Feinsand, of MLB.com.
Astros, Dodgers, Braves, and Orioles are all involved in Justin Verlander discussions, but will pivot and search elsewhere if those talks drag on too long, according to Jon Morosi, of MLB Network.
Padres are one of the mystery teams in on Justin Verlander discussions, according to Jon Heyman, of MLB Network. This could mean the Padres are buyers and take Blake Snell out of the starting pitcher market, therefore helping the Tigers.
Angels are still looking to add one more pitcher before the deadline, as of Monday night, according to Jon Morosi, of MLB Network.
Orioles have joined the conversation about a Justin Verlander trade while also continuing talks with the Tigers, according to Jon Morosi, of MLB Network.
There’s “little sign of progress” between the Orioles and Mets on a Justin Verlander deal, according to Jon Heyman, of MLB Network.
Reds are reluctant to pay high price for top starting pitchers, according to Jon Morosi, of MLB Network.
July 31
Dodgers have Eduardo Rodriguez as a top target alongside Justin Verlander, according to Jack Harris, of the LA Times.
Dodgers, Orioles, Astros, Giants, Rays, Diamondbacks, Reds, Marlins, Phillies, and Braves remain interested in the starting pitching market, and that’s why the Tigers have continued to keep prices high, according to Jon Morosi, of MLB Network.
Orioles continue to talk to Tigers about Michael Lorenzen, according to Jon Morosi, of MLB Network.
July 29
Dodgers have Eduardo Rodriguez on list of possible pitching targets, even after Lance Lynn trade, according to Jack Harris and Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times.
Marlins interested in Michael Lorenzen, according to Jon Heyman, of MLB Network.
Michael Lorenzen “will surely be dealt,” according to Heyman.
July 27
Rangers, Rays, Reds, Phillies, and Diamondbacks interested in Eduardo Rodriguez, according to Mark Feinsand, of MLB.com.
Orioles interested in Michael Lorenzen, according to Jon Morosi, of MLB Network.
