- Tanner Scott might be a great fit for the Houston Astros.
- Jazz Chisholm and the Yankees are once more connected.
- This winter, Teoscar Hernandez might sign a contract in Texas.
The 2024 MLB All-Star week has concluded, and now fans, managers, players, and front offices can shift their focus to the upcoming crucial event in the baseball season: the trade deadline.
While the impending deadline promises significant news and drama, we shouldn’t overlook the excitement of the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. Teoscar Hernandez clinched the derby victory in front of his hometown crowd, and the American League All-Stars secured a win over the National League, largely due to a late-game two-run homer by Jarren Duran.
However, as the trade deadline approaches, MLB rumors are taking center stage.
MLB Rumors: Tanner Scott draws comparison as ‘Miami’s Josh Hader’
The Miami Marlins are poised to be one of the most aggressive sellers this season and have already traded their second baseman, Luis Arraez, to the San Diego Padres earlier in the season. Rumors suggest that ace Jesus Luzardo and star Jazz Chisholm Jr. might be moved, but the most probable Marlin to be traded is their closer, Tanner Scott.
Scott, 29, is having a standout season, comparable to top reliever performances of the past decade, potentially matching Edwin Diaz’s 2022 season. The Marlins’ closer has secured 14 saves with a WHIP around 1.00 and an ERA of 1.34.
This exceptional performance led the Marlins’ manager to liken Scott to the Houston Astros’ closer Josh Hader, as reported during the FOX broadcast of the midsummer classic on Tuesday night.
Given this comparison, it raises the question of whether the Houston Astros would consider making a move for Scott to pair him with Hader, creating a formidable left-handed pitching combination in their bullpen, potentially establishing an incredibly strong end-of-game scenario.
As the Marlins are determined to trade Scott, it remains to be seen if the Astros will emerge as leading contenders to acquire him.
MLB Rumors: Jazz Chisholm continues to be linked closely with the Yankees
The Marlins are currently in discussions to trade their star outfielder-turned-second baseman, Jazz Chisholm Jr., alongside Tanner Scott. This was unexpected at the beginning of the season given Chisholm’s age and significant team control. However, a few months into the season, the Marlins seem prepared to revamp their roster.
Numerous teams, including the New York Yankees, have expressed strong interest in acquiring Chisholm. The Yankees, in particular, have been heavily associated with him, especially since the Marlins have relocated Chisholm to the infield, satisfying a specific need for the Yankees. While the Marlins deny any intention of sparking trade interest, the timing and circumstances seem rather opportune.
MLB insider Jon Heyman has provided some valuable insights about Chisholm that might excite Yankees fans.
“Jazz is a well-intentioned young person who simply requires guidance,” expressed the individual formerly associated with the team. “He’s an exceptional worker, always the first to arrive at the park. His various behaviors are merely a façade. Ultimately, he possesses humility at his core. Fans in New York would appreciate him, given his enthusiasm for engaging with the crowd,” the individual elaborated.
MLB Rumors: Teoscar Hernandez calls Arlington his “second home”
Prior to the Home Run Derby, Teoscar Hernandez, a Dodgers outfielder, wasn’t anticipated to compete against top sluggers like Pete Alonso, Gunnar Henderson, and Bobby Witt. The spotlight was on them, but after the Derby, it was Hernandez who emerged victorious.
Interestingly, he achieved this in front of a crowd he considers to be akin to a hometown advantage. While Hernandez hails from the Dominican Republic, he regards Arlington, Texas as his second home.
With Hernandez’s contract set to expire, could these sentiments foreshadow his decision in free agency this offseason? Perhaps the Texas Rangers, with their ballpark where he triumphed, are keen on acquiring Hernandez for their outfield.
If Hernandez genuinely views Arlington as his second home, this could bode well for the Rangers as they approach potential contract negotiations with him. Many players dream of performing in front of their hometown crowd, and for a player from the Dominican Republic, Arlington, Texas might be the closest he can get to that experience, given the absence of an MLB team in his home country.
