MLB Trade Rumors: Yankees, Red Sox, Braves May Have Interest In 3 Players

While the July 31 MLB trade deadline has come and gone, there should still be some deals in August as players can be dealt through revocable waivers. When a player is placed on waivers and claimed, the two teams involved can finalize a trade or the player can remain with his club.

Many of the big names are already gone. Manny Machado, Zach Britton and Chris Archer are just a few of the stars that switched teams in recent weeks. And there probably won't be any major deals this August, unless the Washington Nationals decide to trade Bryce Harper.

But it wouldn't be surprising if some minor deals go down involving some notable players before Aug. 31 with 17 teams still in the postseason hunt for the 10 postseason berths. The New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Indians are just some of the teams that will be looking to add a veteran or two for the final stretch of the season.

Jose Bautista, Mets

The New York Yankees reportedly inquired about Bautista before the deadline. Since he will be a free agent at the end of the season, the Mets wouldn't be faulted for parting ways with the 37-year-old even if they get little in return.

Bautista could serve as a designated hitter or at least a pinch-hitter for a number of teams in need of a right-handed bat. He has eight home runs in 207 at-bats this season and hit 23 homers in 2017.

Adrian Beltre, Rangers

The 39-year-old, who is owed a little less than $6 million, still has something left in the tank, with a .289 batting average this season and after posting a .915 OPS in 2017. He batted just .235 in July and only has five homers this season but Beltre is still solid defensively at third base and is capable of getting hot in the final two months of the season.

The Braves and Red Sox, where he played in 2010, are two teams that will likely maintain interest in Beltre.

Matt Harvey, Reds

It was a little surprising that Harvey's name wasn't called before the deadline. Cincinnati has long been out of postseason contention but could still find a way to work out a deal for the inconsistent right-handed starter. Aside from a terrible outing against the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 22 in which he gave up four home runs, Harvey had a strong July with just five earned runs allowed over 21.2 innings.

He can help ease pressure off some tired rotations or at the very least serve as a long reliever. The Yankees and Indians may be decent landing spots for Harvey.