St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley "is one of the most popular trade targets" ahead of the MLB trade deadline, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.

Harrison Bader is being linked to a return to both the Yankees and Mets in trade talks. The Yankees are down an outfielder now with Aaron Judge sidelined with an elbow injury, and the Mets are looking to shore things up for a playoff run.

Just three days out from the MLB trade deadline on July 31, here are the latest MLB rumors from around the league.

A recent hot streak for Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. has put him back on the radar for a number of contending teams leading up to the trade deadline on Thursday.

The Dodgers, Mets, and Yankees are all connected to a trade that involves this Twins outfielder ahead of the trade deadline.

“To be honest with you, I feel like every year besides last year I’m in trade talks,” Vientos told The Athletic on Monday. “It’s the same thing. I don’t really care. All I’m really focused on is just getting better. That’s it.”

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