In the middle of a woeful season, though on a hot streak at the plate, how might an injury throw a wrench into the Sox' trade-deadline efforts?

The New York Mets are among "many teams" to call the Chicago White Sox regarding a possible trade for outfielder Luis Robert Jr., per Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

The New York Mets are eyeing Luis Robert Jr. as a potential center field upgrade ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

The San Diego Padres might consider trading Dylan Cease at the trade deadline, and the Chicago Cubs could emerge as the best landing spot for a deal.

The Chicago Cubs line up as one of the prospective buyers, especially for pitching, as baseball’s July 31 trade deadline approaches

MLB insider Buster Olney of ESPN reports that the Chicago Cubs are one of many teams which have had trade talks about San Diego Padres starter Dylan Cease.

Even after trading Josh Naylor, general manager Mike Hazen said he hasn't settled on what direction the team will go before the July 31 trade dealine.

The Seattle Mariners acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday as the franchise tries to beef up its lineup ahead of the July 31 trade deadline. The 28-year-old Naylor is hitting .

MLB trade deadline action officially kicked off when the Seattle Mariners acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday.