MLB news and rumors for Nov. 19: Mets' targets, Jays' GM, more
The Brewers trade for an Astros infielder, the Cubs may be looking to bring back pitcher Jeff Samardzija and more news and rumors from Thursday.
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Dayn Perry
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Here's all the MLB happenings you need to know for Thursday, Nov. 19 ...
AWARDS
Blue Jays: 3B Josh Donaldson was named AL MVP for 2015.
Nationals: OF Bryce Harper was named NL MVP for 2015.
TRANSACTIONS
Astros-Brewers: The Brewers acquired INF Jonathan Villar from Houston in exchange for minor-league P Cy Sneed.
Astros: P Samuel Deduno has opted for free agency after being removed from the 40-man roster.
Cubs: Claimed P Jack Leathersich off waivers from the Mets.
Indians: Signed OF Shane Robinson to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training.
RUMORS & SPECULATION
MLB: Bob Nightengale tweets that commissioner Rob Manfred will soon announce a plan to expand protective netting at major-league ballparks.
Shawn Kelley: The FA reliever is drawing plenty of interest on the market. (Jerry Crasnick via Twitter)
Astros: May be a fit for free agent 1B Chris Davis.
Blue Jays: May have interest in former Padres and Diamondbacks GM Josh Byrnes as their next general manager. (Bob Elliott, Toronto Sun)
Braves: The Giants and Dodgers have reportedly asked about SP Shelby Miller's availability in trade. (Buster Olney via Twitter)
Cubs: May have interest in free agent SP Jeff Samardzija. (Phil Rogers via Twitter)
Dodgers: Andy Van Slyke says P Clayton Kershaw wants OF Yasiel Puig to be traded ... Sources tell Jerry Crasnick that the Dodgers are heavily pursuing free agent reliever Darren O'Day.
Mets: May be interested in Korean/NBP reliever Seung-Hwan Oh. (Marc Carig via Twitter) ... The Mets may also be eyeing free agents Ben Zobrist, Ben Revere and Jerry Blevins. (Matt Ehalt, Bergen Record)
Phillies: The Marlins and Astros are among the teams who may have interest in trading for RP Ken Giles. (Ken Rosenthal via Twitter)
Twins: Believe they'll be able to sign Korean 1B Byung Ho Park before the Dec. 8 deadline. (Rhett Bollinger, MLB.com)
White Sox: Sources tell CSN Chicago's Dan Hayes that the White Sox are entertaining trade offers for OF Avisail Garcia.
INJURY UPDATES
Braves: Pitching prospect Kolby Allard should be ready for spring training after undergoing back surgery earlier this offseason. (Mark Bowman via Twitter)
