The latest MLB rumors and Trade Deadline news

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The Trade Deadline is Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. ET. Here's a quick look at some of the hot topics swirling in the rumor mill.

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• Mariners open to trading Kirby?: Sources told MLB.com's Daniel Kramer that the Mariners -- who traded starting pitcher Luis Castillo to the White Sox on Saturday night -- had been engaged more aggressively by other clubs on the availability of right-hander George Kirby. MORE >

• Adley, Ward generating trade buzz: As the Orioles consider a wide range of Trade Deadline options, catcher Adley Rutschman (controllable through 2027) and outfielder Taylor Ward (pending free agent) are drawing interest from multiple teams. One executive reportedly went as far as to describe the Orioles as "wanting to trade" Rutschman, while two others put the chances of a deal at 60%. MORE >

• Angels could be active: According to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman, rivals are convinced the Angels will deal at least two of their top trade chips, pitchers Reid Detmers and José Soriano and shortstop Zach Neto. MORE >

• Greene's trade chances: The Reds are continuing to listen on Hunter Greene, and as of Saturday, the chances of a trade remained "50-50," sources told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. MORE >

• Tigers taking it slow with Skubal: The trade market for Skubal was expected to heat up after the Tigers squandered a 7-0 lead against the Orioles on Wednesday and lost for the fourth time in five games. But multiple executives from rival teams interested in trading for Skubal told USA Today's Bob Nightengale that, as of Saturday morning, the Tigers had yet to seriously engage in trade talks involving the lefty. MORE >

• Latest on Red Sox's SS search: The Red Sox have been connected to the Angels’ Zach Neto, the Nationals’ CJ Abrams, the Astros’ Jeremy Peña and the Marlins' Otto Lopez, but based on recent reporting, only Neto appears to have a decent chance at getting dealt at this point. MORE >

• Peralta trade talks 'have intensified': The Mets scratched trade candidate Freddy Peralta from his scheduled start Friday as trade talks regarding him "have intensified," according to Mets manager Andy Green. The Cubs, Rays, Braves and Phillies among his reported suitors. MORE >

• Miller expected to stay put: The Padres have reestablished themselves as buyers, and teams in the market for relievers told ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez that it would be a shock if Mason Miller were traded at this point. MORE >

• Arraez has limited market: With few teams seeking help at second base, the Rays remain the frontrunners to land three-time batting champion Luis Arraez, per The Athletic. But the Phillies are also showing interest in Arraez, per FanSided. MORE >