Lazaro Montes popped another home run for the Double-A Arkansas Travelers after doing his first-ever interview in English.

The Seattle Mariners recalled left-handed pitcher Tayler Saucedo on Friday, while right-handed pitcher Carlos Vargas was placed on paternity leave.

Their biggest trade chip is two-time All-Star closer Ryan Helsley, who hasn't been quite as dominant this year but is still one of the top relievers in Major League Baseball. In The Athletic's latest big board of the Top 40 trade candidates, Helsley was considered a top trade chip, and the Seattle Mariners were listed as a possible fit.

The Mariners brought back up Saucedo from the Tacoma Rainiers after placing a right-handed reliever on the paternity list.

Yankees baserunners Trent Grisham and Cody Bellinger appeared to wave their hands from second base when Muñoz would throw a slider.

Kansas City Royals closer Carlos Estévez on Friday was named to replace Texas' Jacob deGrom on the American League roster for the All-Star Game. DeGrom will be inactive because his scheduled start for the Rangers' game at Houston on Saturday night falls too close to Tuesday's All-Star Game.

The Mariners have the No. 3 pick in the draft this weekend, but will that pick give us any insight into how they view the trade deadline on July 31?