Trade Deadline: Cashner on the move?

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, and the Giants are reportedly in on the discussion.

Sources told MLB.com’s Jon Morosi on Wednesday that San Francisco remains in active talks with the Padres about the 29-year-old right-hander, who is 4-7 with a 4.76 ERA in 16 starts for the Padres this season.

Morosi reported Tuesday afternoon that trade talks were progressing regarding Cashner, who allowed three runs on four hits and struck out six in a no-decision Tuesday night against the Blue Jays.

The Blue Jays, Marlins, Rangers and Astros have also been connected to Cashner in the past.

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.

Shields could be on the block again Veteran right-hander James Shields, who has already been traded once this season, could be moved again before the Trade Deadline hits, reports MLB.com’s Jon Morosi.

Sources told Morosi on Wednesday that Shields, who was acquired by the White Sox from the Padres in early June, is currently available via trade.

According to Morosi, the White Sox would be responsible for paying Shields $22 million after this season, a reasonable amount for a deal to be able to take place.

After a brutal start to his White Sox tenure, Shields has dramatically improved of late, and may have increased his trade value as a result. The 34-year-old allowed at least seven runs in each of his first three starts for Chicago, but since then, he has a 2.11 ERA in seven starts.

Shields threw 7 2/3 shutout innings to beat the National League Central-leading Cubs on Tuesday night.

Bruce pursuit heating upJay Bruce has loomed as a potential Trade Deadline mover for some time, but the Reds are now showing more urgency in discussions about their right fielder, according to ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick.

Coming off a pair of disappointing seasons, Bruce is hitting .271/.324/.567 in 2016. He followed a two-homer game on Monday in San Francisco by belting his 24th on Tuesday. The All-Star’s 78 RBIs are tied for the National League lead.

Not only is Bruce one of the top hitters available, but the 29-year-old comes with a $13 million club option for 2017. Given that, it’s no surprise that the Reds are seeking a top prospect for Bruce, according to Crasnick, who reported that the Giants, Dodgers and Indians could be among those interested.

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 Gregorius, second baseman Starlin Castro and injured first baseman Greg Bird.

The Yankees also have …

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