When news broke that the Colorado Rockies had traded Troy Tulowitzki to the Toronto Blue Jays for Jose Reyes and three prospects, it may have opened the gates to deals likely to happen before the trade deadline. The Rockies and Blue Jays completed what is likely to be just the first of many deals this week that involve big-name players.

There are a slew of big names up for grabs from teams that desperately need to clean house and rebuild. It seems that most teams are looking to add players from the large pool of starting pitchers that are on the market. Whether it is pitchers or outfield players, some of the names that may switch (or have already switched) teams before Friday’s deadline include Cole Hamels, Jonathan Papelbon, David Price, Carlos Gomez, Carlos Gonzalez, Craig Kimbrel, and James Shields. With the Tulowitzki-Reyes deal surely being the first of many, let us take a look at some of the possible moves that could be completed before Friday.

Blue Jays Must Add Pitching

While the Blue Jays hit a homerun (pun fully intended) by swapping the struggling Reyes and a few prospects for the most offensively gifted shortstop in the MLB, they still have work to do. Even before the trade was made, the Blue Jays had far and away the best offense in the American League, having outscored the second-highest run producing team in the A.L. by 20 runs.

What the Blue Jays lack, however, is high-caliber pitching. The Blue Jays ace, Mark Buehrle, currently sports a team-best ERA of 3.29 while the rest of the team’s starters each have an ERA north of 3.50. If the Blue Jays are able to land a pitcher before the deadline, they will certainly have a shot at making the playoffs and even winning their division.

The Blue Jays are in the market for a starting pitcher; however, it is unclear whether the Jays are looking for a long-term solution or a rental for the rest of the season. Some names to watch for in the Blue Jays’ hunt for pitching could be Yovani Gallardo, Jeff Samardzija, Mat Latos, or possibly Tyson Ross.

Yankees Must Bolster Their Rotation

The New York Yankees currently sit in first place in the AL East by a staggering seven games as play begins on July 28, but with Toronto’s big trade, this lead could soon decrease. While the Yankees have been enjoying a successful season offensively, posting a run differential of +38 and currently sporting a top - slugging percentage, the team has struggled with its starting rotation.

Undoubtedly, the Yankees have two of the best late-inning relievers in the MLB today, Dellin Betances and Andrew Miller. While the Yankees love their bullpen, they have been unable to field a starter who sports an ERA under 3.50, a problematic statistic for a team hoping to win its division and make a serious World Series push. Luckily for the Yankees, this year's trade market is filled with starting pitchers.

The Yankees must make a move for a starting pitcher, or they will begin to lose ground in the A.L. East. One would think that their seven-game lead in the division would be easy to maintain; however, the Yankees have 13 of their last 52 games of the season against the best competition in the division, the Blue Jays. This could prove very problematic unless they are able to cement their starting rotation for the home stretch of the season.

Chicago Cubs Need Pitching

The N.L. Central is considered by many to be the most competitive division in the National League with the Cubs currently sitting third in the division with a record of 52-46. At this point, the Cubs are surely not going to win the division title, but, rather, they hope to land one of the two N.L. Wild Card positions. The Cubs' young infielders include a few stars such as Kris Bryant, Starlin Castro, Addison Russell, and Anthony Rizzo. They will be looking to bolster the weakest area of their team, their rotation.

Besides Jake Arrieta and Jon Lester, the Cubs need to add to their rotation if they intend to make a late push for and reach the playoffs. While the Cubs feel great about their infield, they are rumored to be giving up Starlin Castro if a deal nets them a return of a starting pitcher that they can immediately dress.

The Cubs’ top target is Hamels; luckily for them, they are on his list of 10 teams that he can be traded to. However, it remains to be seen whether or not the Cubs would be willing to surrender both Castro and highly-touted infield prospect Javier Baez in a deal for Hamels. If the Cubs make both of these players available in a deal, look for the Phillies to jump at the chance to secure them for years to come.

Mets Need More Offense

The Mets have a historically bad offense this season coupled with a great starting rotation of four young guns who all have excellent stuff. The injuries to David Wright and Travis d’Arnaud have been disastrous for the Mets and their hopes of making the playoffs, but those hopes are still alive. With the Mets’ recent trade, which netted them veterans Juan Uribe and Kelly Johnson, the team is clearly trying to add some offense for a late-season push for the division crown.

With the Mets only two games behind the Washington Nationals for first place in the division, any trade would put them over the top and into serious playoff contention. After the Tulowitzki trade, news broke that the Rockies were also shopping Gonzalez, who, depending on what the Rockies are asking, could be a great fit for a Mets team that desperately needs offensive help.

If a CarGo deal does not materialize, another option could be former Met Gomez, who is reportedly available from the Milwaukee Brewers. If the Mets are able to land one of these players, either one will surely improve the team’s offensive output for the rest of the season.

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