The Gleyber Torres-for-Jacob deGrom chatter makes for fun speculation, but the Yankees rookie is a building block, not a trading chip.
The Mets placed infielder Ruben Tejada on waivers, paving the way for them to avoid paying a large portion of his salary, sources told ESPN.
The Mets and Pirates have completed a deal that sends 2B Neil Walker to New York in exchange for LHP Jonathon Niese.
The Pirates have won the rights to negotiate with South Korean shortstop Jung-Ho Kang.
The Pirates called up coveted outfield prospect Gregory Polanco on Monday night after placing second baseman Neil Walker on the 15-day disabled list.
