Trade Deadline: Cashner deal could be near

Many potential deals are in the works as the non-waiver Trade Deadline — Monday at 4 p.m. ET — approaches. Here is a look at the latest news, reports and rumors.

Cashner on the move?Andrew Cashner could be getting closer to becoming a former Padre.

MLB.com’s Jon Morosi reported Tuesday afternoon trade talks are progressing regarding the San Diego right-hander, and there is a chance he could be dealt before his scheduled start Tuesday night against the Blue Jays.

There is no word yet on where Cashner could wind up, but the Blue Jays, Marlins, Rangers and Astros all have been connected to him in the past.

Cashner, 29, is 4-7 with a 4.79 ERA in 15 starts for the Padres this season.

A free agent at season’s end, Cashner appeared to be on the verge of a breakout a couple years ago, going 15-16 with a 2.87 ERA in 50 games (45 starts) from 2013-14, but he has since been inconsistent.

Cashner has turned in three solid starts this month, however, including his last two. He threw six innings of one-run ball against the Giants on July 15, and he held the Cardinals to one run and struck out eight in 5 2/3 innings in his last outing.

Yankees may not be done dealing The Yankees might already have traded left-hander Aroldis Chapman, but that doesn’t mean they’re done dealing with an eye toward the near future.

New York is considering itself both buyers and sellers, according to MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal, who reported Tuesday morning the Yankees also are looking to add controllable starting pitchers.

“We’re not playing in a narrow-minded world,” Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told Rosenthal.

The Yankees have several pieces they could sell, highlighted by designated hitter/outfielder Carlos Beltran and lefty reliever Andrew Miller. Beltran is a free agent at year’s end, while Miller is under club control for two more seasons.

Although Miller, thanks to his dominance and friendly contract that pays him $9 million in each of the next two seasons, could especially net a large haul in return, there is reason for the Yankees to hold onto him. Injuries have hurt the club this season, but New York still has several young building blocks such as shortstop Didi Gregorious, second baseman Starlin Castro and injured first baseman Greg Bird.

The Yankees also have outfielder Aaron Judge and catcher Gary Sanchez, the club’s No. 3 and 4 prospects, respectively, per MLB Pipeline, waiting in the wings.

Although CC Sabathia has had a resurgence this season, the rotation is lacking behind right-hander Masahiro Tanaka. Righty Michael Pineda has been mentioned in trade rumors, as has inconsistent right-hander Nathan Eovaldi.

Hellickson drawing interest on trade market Teams continue to show interest in Phillies right-hander Jeremy Hellickson, who threw six shutout innings Monday against the Marlins in front of scouts from several teams.

It was yet another up-close-and-personal look at Hellickson for the Marlins, who remain very interested in the righty. The 29-year-old, who is a free agent at season’s end, is 2-0 with a 2.13 ERA in four starts against the Fish this season.

The Rangers and Orioles were among several teams represented at Hellickson’s most recent outing, according to ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick.

Hellickson, the 2011 American League Rookie of the Year with the Rays, is producing his best campaign since his first two full seasons in the Majors. He is 7-7 with a 3.65 ERA in 21 starts.

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