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MLB trade rumors and news for May 21st, 2017

Jump start your day off right with all the trade rumors and news floating around the MLB.

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Good morning baseball fans!

Voting for the All-Star game has officially started, so fill out your ballots out early and hope your favorite player is still healthy by the All-Star break.

Here is a look at what’s going on around the National League West.

  • Dodgers infielder Justin Turner was placed on the 10-day disabled list, though it seems he won’t miss much time.

  • Tom Koehler is drawing interest from several clubs, which might be an indication that the Marlins are considering a trade.

  • The White Sox signed Luis Robert, who was also linked to the Cardinals and Astros the last few days.

  • Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper is seeking a notable amount of cash, and the Dodgers might be one team able to give it to him.

  • HEY, A TRADE HAPPENED! The Braves acquired Matt Adams from the Cardinals.

  • Atlanta realizes it might not have enough pitching depth and is prepared to pursue free-agent starters as a result.

  • The Orioles added left-hander Alex Katz from the White Sox, the team announced Saturday.

  • The Astros are among the teams interested in Pirates pitcher Gerrit Cole, according to Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe.

  • If the Marlins can find a team willing to take Dee Gordon, the club would likely trade its second baseman, according to Cafardo.

  • Craig Gentry is headed to Baltimore’s Triple-A affiliate, according to MASNsports.com’s Roch Kubatko.

  • The Angels officially announced that they signed free agent starter Doug Fister.

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Important Links:

MLB Injury Tracker

Offseason Trade Tracker

2016-17 Free Agent Tracker

Spring Training Release Tracker

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Today in baseball: On this day in 2010, Brooks Conrad hit a grand slam to give the Braves a walk-off win at Turner Field.

Question of the Day: Will the Marlins really consider trading Koehler?