The struggling Tigers have decided they are "rebooting and will make pitcher David Price, slugger Yoenis Cespedes and others available before Friday's non-waiver trade deadline, according to multiple reports.
#Tigers called teams today & told them they're "rebooting." Will listen on David Price, Cespedes etc. More to come at http://t.co/gtnhE81RUu
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) July 29, 2015Just got confirmation from Dave Dombrowski -- the #Tigers are indeed "rebooting." In other words, they're in full-on sell mode.
— James Schmehl (@jamesschmehl) July 29, 2015TRADE RUMORS: Where will Price end up? | Most memorable deadline deals
Since the #Tigers started 11-2, they've gone 38-50 and allowed more runs than any team in the AL. Haven't won 2 in a row in almost 3 weeks
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) July 29, 2015Several teams are thought to be willing to give up multiple top prospects for the lefty ace, according to multiple reports. The Tigers have reportedly put him on the market just 48 hours before the non-waiver trade deadline along with slugger Yoenis Cespedes.
The Dodgers, Yankees and Blue Jays have shown the most interest in the 29-year-old Price.
The #Dodgers , #Yankees and #BlueJays poised to have an all-out bidding war of prospects for #Tigers David Price, once they get the go-ahead.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 29, 2015 The Yankees reportedly are not interested in dealing top prospects right fielder Aaron Judge, starting pitcher Luis Severino, first baseman Greg Bird and shortstop Jorge Mateo, according to NJ.com.
The Tigers are currently 49-52, 12 games behind the first-place Royals. The non-waiver trade deadline is 4 p.m. ET Friday.
Price, a five-time All-Star, is 9-4 and 2.35 ERA for Detroit this season. He will be a free agent after this season, so there are questions as to how much any team would really want to give up for a player that may only be with the team for a few months.
Cespedes, 29, acquired in a trade at last year's deadline, also will become a free agent after the season. He's batting .289/.321/.500 with 17 home runs and 58 RBIs this year and immediately becomes one of the biggest bats available on the trade market.
Just remember that the Royals gave up three prospects for Johnny Cueto, who will also be a free agent heading into 2016.