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Where might they be looking? Here are some possibilities:

• The Blue Jays have been on the San Diego Padres for a while, knowing they’re among the teams clearly selling right now.

Starters Andrew Cashner and the injured Tyson Ross (who is working toward a mid-August return, potentially timing with Aaron Sanchez’s transition to the bullpen) are potential fits, while lefty reliever Ryan Buchter would make a good long-term piece if the price was right.

Should they want to revisit the search for an outfielder with control beyond this season, Melvin Upton Jr., could be a fit, offering some power, defensive versatility and AL East experience.

• The Blue Jays have also been watching the Philadelphia Phillies, who have right-hander Jeremy Hellickson and catcher Carlos Ruiz among their many trade candidates.

Hellickson is another potential fill-in once Sanchez transitions, but would be a rental. Ruiz, meanwhile, is a big ticket with an $8.5 million this season but comes with a reasonable $4.5 million option with a $500,000 buyout for 2017.

Russell Martin’s slip-up in the sauna underlined how thin the Blue Jays are organizationally at catcher. Adding someone like Ruiz would add both protection and help give Martin more regular rest.

• Another potential option at catcher is Erik Kratz, who recently became a free agent after being outrighted by the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Blue Jays are familiar with him from 2014, when he spent parts of the season with them before being dealt with Liam Hendriks for Danny Valencia.

• The Chicago White Sox are reportedly on the fence as to whether they’re selling or buying and while teams will be salivating at the chance to get starters Chris Sale and Jose Quintana, an interesting option would be Zach Duke.

The left-handed reliever was pursued by the Blue Jays prior to the 2015 season and he ended up signing with the White Sox. Aside from being an immediate upgrade, he also comes with another year of control at $5.5 million.

EastBayBoy wrote:Astros only 3.5 games back of the Rangers since they have started to struggle. Man, I hope both the Rangers and Jays make the playoffs would be one hell of a series to watch.

The decision to scratch Sale was met with rampant speculation, especially considering the five-time All-Star has been mentioned in trade rumors in recent days.

The White Sox entered Saturday night in fourth place (46-50) in the American League Central, and Hahn recently told reporters he would be "open-minded" to all trade scenarios, with the exception of short-term rentals.

Hahn admitted that trading either his 27-year-old ace or fellow All-Star Quintana "may be extreme," even if the team decides to undergo a rebuild, but that did not stop the trade talk from picking up in the hours before Sale's scheduled start on Saturday.

The White Sox are reportedly asking for a massive haul in return for Sale -- one source told ESPN.com that Chicago is seeking five to seven prospects -- with the Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers rumored to be among those interested.

Sale is 14-3 with a 3.18 ERA this season. He had 274 strikeouts in 2015, the most in the AL.

Mr Swagtastic wrote:Can someone fill me in on Jay Bruce? Rumors are Toronto wants another outfielder who can hit. Correct me if I am wrong but isn't Bruce a terrible outfielder defensively? Maybe he is a mini insurance plan if Jose or Edwin bolt? I seriously think pitching should be looked at first of anything