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The 2016 non-waiver trade deadline falls on August 1 this year, meaning it's less than a week away now. We've already seen a handful of trades go down in recent weeks, most notably involving Aroldis Chapman, James Shields and Drew Pomeranz, and you can be sure many more are on the way.

To help you keep track of all the rumors and rumblings, we'll log the day's buzz right here, so make sure you check back often for the latest updates. Here's a look back at Tuesday's trade chatter.

Nationals looking for power

Update: 9:10 p.m. ET

OK, so this isn't happening:

But it is noteworthy because while the Blue Jays obviously wouldn't cough up Jose Bautista without a huge return that included immediate help to the big-league roster, this does illustrate that the Nationals want offensive help. Apparently they are ready to aim high and be bold about it, too.

Cubs have discussed Reddick

Update: 7:50 p.m. ET

A's outfielder and free agent-to-be Josh Reddick is a prime trade candidate. We know Billy Beane's A's aren't shy about dealing, and they are unlikely to re-sign Reddick this coming offseason. We also know that Reddick is an outstanding defender who is hitting .296/.373/.442 this season. And Jon Morosi of MLB.com reports that not only are the Cubs interested in Reddick, but that they have had talks with the A's.

Morosi adds that the Indians, Dodgers and Giants are looking for outfield help, but only specified the Cubs when it came to Reddick.

Dodgers have interest in Davis

Update: 7:11 p.m. ET

Royals closer Wade Davis has arguably been baseball's best relief pitcher for the past three seasons, and the Royals have a $10 million team option on him for next season, so it doesn't seem overly likely that he's traded. However, if they Royals get a huge package in return, maybe it would behoove them to move him. And if they do, the Dodgers would love to take him on, reports Jon Heyman.

The Dodgers already have a stud closer in Kenley Jansen, so this would be a knockout duo for the eighth and ninth innings.

Texas acquires Harrell, Alvarez

Update: 5:46 p.m. ET

The Rangers have acquired right-hander Lucas Harrell and lefty Dario Alvarez for minor league second baseman Travis Demeritte, both teams announced. Harrell and Alvarez are depth arms who will help the pitching-needy Rangers. Harrell can start, but Alvarez is a pure reliever. Demeritte, 21, is hitting .272/.352/.583 with 25 homers in 88 high Class A games. He played in the Futures Game over the All-Star break.

The deal continues the Braves' pattern of signing and flipping, writes CBS Sports' Matt Snyder.

Lucroy talks intensifying

Update: 5:38 p.m. ET

According to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick, trade talks involving Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy are intensifying and offers are getting more serious. There's momentum building towards trade prior to Monday's deadline. Lucroy, 30, is hitting .301/.362/.486 (124 OPS+) with 13 home runs this season. His contract includes a no-brainer $5.25 million club option for 2017.

Detroit in on Lucroy

Update: 5:32 p.m. ET

The Tigers are among the teams that have talked to the Brewers about catcher Jonathan Lucroy, reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Detroit may not have the farm system depth to swing a trade for Lucroy, but you can't blame them for trying. James McCann and Jarrod Saltalamacchia have combined to hit .202/.278/.356 on the season, so it's easy to understand why the Tigers are looking to upgrade behind the plate.

M's have reached out about Bruce

Update: 5:18 p.m. ET

The Mariners are among the teams to reach out to the Reds about outfielder Jay Bruce, reports ESPN's Jerry Crasnick. Bruce homered in his fifth straight game Wednesday afternoon, so he is hot at exactly the right time. He's doing a nice job boosting his trade value. Bruce came into Wednesday's game hitting .271/.324/.567 (133 OPS+) with 24 homers in 94 games. His contract includes a $13 million club option for 2017.

SF keeping tabs on KC?

Update: 2:58 p.m. ET

The Giants are among the teams keeping tabs on various Royals players prior to the trade deadline, reports Jerry Crasnick of ESPN. Crasnick mentions Edinson Volquez and Wade Davis as possible targets. I'll speculate that Luke Hochevar could be in the mix as well. Volquez and Hochevar will be free agents after the season.

Rays to keep starting pitchers?

Update: 2:49 p.m. ET

There is a "growing sense" the Rays will keep their young starters rather than trade them at the deadline, reports ESPN's Jerry Crasnick. "I think they'll take it to the offseason. They'll get a lot of information now. They'll find out who's really serious, and then they'll take the month of August to really scout that organization and see who they have a good fit with," said a rival official to Crasnick. The Rays have righties Chris Archer and Jake Odorizzi and lefties Matt Moore and Drew Smyly to market.

Phils want top prospect for Hellickson

Update: 2:40 p.m. ET

The Phillies want "one of your top five prospects" for righty Jeremy Hellickson, reports ESPN's Jayson Stark. If no one meets their asking price, the team plans to keep him and make him the qualifying offer, ensuring they receive a draft pick if he leaves as a free agent after the season. Hellickson, 29, has a 3.65 ERA (112 ERA+) in 125 2/3 innings this season and just might be the best available starter on the market.

Sox still looking to add pitching

Update: 1:40 p.m. ET

Pitching help, specifically bullpen and back of the rotation depth, has been the focus of recent Red Sox trade talks, reports CSNNE.com's Sean McAdam. Boston has already added one starter (Drew Pomeranz) and one reliever (Brad Ziegler), but with three late-inning relievers on the DL (Craig Kimbrel, Koji Uehara, Carson Smith) and a revolving door of fourth and fifth starters, there's still plenty of room for improvement.

Several teams in on Pearce

Update: 12:19 p.m. ET

Several teams are in on Rays utility man Steve Pearce, including the Indians, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post. He is very likely to be dealt prior to Monday's deadline. Pearce, 33, is hitting .313/.386/.530 (148 OPS+) with 11 doubles and 10 homers in 57 games around a hamstring injury this season. He can play first base and the two corner outfield spots, and be an emergency options at second and third as well. Pearce is on a one-year contract that will pay him $4.75 million in 2016.

SF still after Cashner

Update: 11:37 a.m. ET

The Giants are still in active trade talks with the Padres about righty Andrew Cashner, according to Jon Morosi of MLB.com. Madison Bumgarner and Johnny Cueto have been excellent all year, but Jeff Samardzija has struggled for a few weeks now, and veterans Jake Peavy and Matt Cain have been hit or miss (mostly miss) as the fourth and fifth starters. Cashner would provide some depth.

Shields a trade candidate?

Update: 11:34 a.m. ET

White Sox right-hander James Shields is available, reports Jon Morosi of Fox Sports. Shields has a 5.17 ERA (79 ERA+) in 10 starts and 55 2/3 innings with the ChiSox overall, but he threw 7 2/3 shutout innings against the Cubs on Tuesday (CHW 3, CHC 0), and has a 1.71 ERA in his last six starts and 42 innings. Also, the Padres are paying $22 million of the $42 million owed to Shields from 2017-18, so he's not too expensive by veteran starter standards.

Nats still looking for bullpen help

Update: 9:25 a.m. ET

The Nationals are still looking for bullpen help after losing out on Aroldis Chapman, reports ESPN's Jayson Stark. Jonathan Papelbon blew a two-run lead in Tuesday night's walk-off loss (CLE 7, WAS 6). Stark says the Nationals are in on Andrew Miller, Wade Davis, and David Robertson, but the prices are prohibitive. Also, Washington does not want to surrender top prospects Lucas Giolito, Trea Turner, and Reynaldo Lopez.

Teams wanted to see Cashner pitch one more time

Update: 9:16 a.m. ET

Despite reports the Padres were closing in on a deal and were possibly going to trade Andrew Cashner prior to Tuesday's start, he took the ball and held the high-powered Blue Jays to three runs in six innings (TOR 7, SD 6). Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports says teams wanted to see Cashner pitch one more time before agreeing to a trade, which is why he started Tuesday. San Diego could conceivably have him make one more start (Sunday at home against the Reds) before Monday's trade deadline, though that seems like all downside between the injury risk and the potential for a poor start.