MLB trade rumors and news for July 2nd, 2017

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What’s going on in baseball today?

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• Here’s the latest from around the American League East.

• The Yankees are set to promote Clint Frazier, which could help the club as the summer progresses.

• Kansas City designated reliever Sean Maness for assignment, according to Rustin Dodd of The Kansas City Star.

• Giants prospect Joan Gregorio has been suspended for the remainder of the year because of steroid use, according to Henry Schulman of The San Francisco Chronicle.

• The Blue Jays selected the contract of reliever Lucas Harrell, the team announced.

• Mets third baseman David Wright will not resume baseball-related activities for about five weeks, according to MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo.

• The Dodgers are discussing turning Ike Davis into a pitcher, according to MLB.com’s Ken Gurnick.

• The Athletics signed third round draft pick Nick Allen to a $2 million bonus, according to MLB.com’s Jonathan Mayo.

• Washington designated right-hander Jacob Turner for assignment, the team announced.

• Marlins right-hander David Phelps is drawing interest from multiple contending teams, according to MLB.com’s Joe Frisaro.

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Important Links:

2017 MLB Draft Q&A Series

2017 MLB Pre-July Trade Tracker

MLB Free Agent List

Draft Signings Tracker

2017 MLB Trade Deadline: Team Previews

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