MLB trade rumors and news for May 25th, 2017

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Good morning baseball fans!

The draft is quickly approaching and things are going to start to move at the speed of light, so check out our Mock Draft 1.0 for a look at who your favorite teams could be picking. Check back here for updates as we get closer to June 12th!

Here is a look at what’s going on around the American League Central.

• David Price is set to make his second rehab start and could come off the disabled list sooner than expected.

• The Orioles have released Michael Bourn.

• The 2011 draft feels like it was far away, but what first round draftees are still making waves this season?

• Mike Trout is literally the entire Angels offense.

• Joey Votto is incredibly savage, thank you come again.

• Carlos Rodon may be out until after All-Star break.

• The Padres are shopping Brad Hand.

• Orioles have claimed Luis Sardinas from Padres.

• The Yankees have installed a “Judge’s Chamber” in the stadium in case you’d like to root for Aaron Judge by way of giant foam gavel.

• What should every NL team do in this year’s draft?

• Tigers option Anibal Sanchez to Triple-A.

• Things are really rough for the Pirates right now, you guys.

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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 May 25th, 1998, Mark McGwire becomes the first player in major league history to hit 25 home runs before June 1st.

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