Cases closed? Street, Robertson, Davis wanted

In the wake of the Cubs’ acquisition of Aroldis Chapman from the Yankees on Monday afternoon, the market for closers was a key topic as the Aug. 1 non-waiver Trade Deadline nears.

With Chapman off the market, much of the focus is now on Kansas City’s two-time All-Star closer, Wade Davis. The club is mulling offers for Davis, as well as starter Edinson Volquez, according to MLB.com columnist Jon Morosi.

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As the Royals drift out of postseason contention, they could potentially move Davis for a trade haul similar to what New York received for Chapman. Davis, who will turn 31 in September, is under team control through 2017 on a $10 million club option. He owns a 1.10 ERA and has converted 21 of 23 save opportunities this season.

FanRag Sports’ Jon Heyman named the Nationals as one team that has contacted the Royals about Davis, and a source confirmed the report to MLB.com.

Here’s a look at the latest from the closer market:

Giants eye Street, Gomez, Jeffress Closers Huston Street, Jeanmar Gomez and Jeremy Jeffress are reportedly among the Giants’ possible trade targets, according to the San Francisco …

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