MLB rumors: Latest news, buzz, and rumors
Through the first month and a half of the Major League Baseball, rumors are already starting to fly about deals that could be made before the trade deadline.
As teams scramble to get a foothold of their positions in their respective divisions, injuries have already derailed some teams potential at a postseason berth.
Here is the latest news and rumors from around the league.
Rumors and News
• Detroit's JD Martinez said he would like to finish career with the team, but contract talks are unlikely this season. (MLB.com)
• South Korean court denied the appeal of infielder Jung Ho Kang over DUI charge; Kang has been on the restricted list for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
• Twins management say they were tempted to trade pitcher Ervin Santana last offseason but held off. (FanRag Sports)
• Texas Rangers pitcher Cole Hamels won't rule out return to the Phillies. Hamels spent 10 seasons with Philadelphia and is currently on the disable list. (Philly.com)
• The Houston Astros will be aggressively pursuing pitching before the trade deadline. (FOX Sports)
Injuries
• Atlanta Braves placed third baseman Adonis Garcia on the 10-day disabled list with Left achilles tendinitis. Move is retroactive to May 16.
• Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman set for MRI and a CT scan on wrist after being hit by pitch.
• San Diego Padres placed pitcher Trevor Cahill on the 10-day disabled list with strained right shoulder. Move is retroactive to May 14.
• Pirates placed outfielder Gregory Polanco on the 10-day disabled list with left hamstring strain. Move is retroactive to May 15.
• Miami Marlins placed pitcher Junichi Tazawa on the 10-day disabled list with rib cartelige inflammation. Move is retroactive to May 16, 2017.