TOKYO (AP) — Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto isn’t letting trade rumors become a distraction either at home or in Japan http://www.tigersfanproshop.com/authentic-alex-wilson-jersey , where he is currently part of an MLB All-Star tour.Marlins president of baseball operations Michael Hill has dismissed talk about trading Realmuto, but the catcher’s agent, Jeff Berry, predicted his client will be with a different team by spring training.“It’s not a discussion for me to have, honestly,” Realmuto said Friday. “It’s not my decision whether I get traded or not. It’s up to the Marlins. Whatever they want to do with me, that’s up to them. So for me Ryan Carpenter Jersey , there is really no discussion to be had. My job is to show up and play baseball.”Hill declined to say whether Realmuto informed the Marlins he won’t sign a long-term contract with them.The Astros, Angels, Athletics, Braves, Mets and Nationals are among the teams seeking an upgrade behind the plate.“To be honest, I am trying not to think about that too much right now,” Realmuto said. “I’m just out here trying to have a good time with my teammates here Jeimer Candelario Jersey , kind of put all that stuff behind me until next week and just kind of enjoy my experience here.”The 27-year-old Realmuto was a first-time All-Star this year. He hit .277 and set career highs with 21 homers and 74 RBIs. He had a $2.9 million salary after losing in arbitration, and is eligible for arbitration this winter and again following the 2019 season.Miami finished last in the NL East this year with a 63-98 record.Meanwhile, Realmuto is having a blast in Japan. He homered in Thursday’s warmup against the Yomiuri Giants, which the MLB squad won 9-6. He is scheduled to be behind the plate in Game 2 of the six-game series against Japan’s national team at Tokyo Dome. The Washington Nationals have had at least two of their best players claimed on waivers by other teams.Per Chelsea Janes and Jorge Castillo of the Washington Post, Bryce Harper, Daniel Murphy and Matt Adams were claimed on waivers.Jon Heyman of FanCred reported the 48-hour deadline to work out a deal for Harper has passed, so he will finish out the season with the Nationals.MLB Network Radio's Grant Paulsen reported the Los Angeles Dodgers put in a waiver claim on Harper.Per SiriusXM radio host Craig Mish http://www.tigersfanproshop.com/authentic-dixon-machado-jersey , the Chicago Cubs were awarded the claim on Murphy. The Athletic's Robert Murray reported the Cubs reached a deal to acquire the three-time All-Star.Jon Heymanof FanCred reported the Nationals will receive minor league second basemanAndruw Monasterio and cash or a player to be named later from the Cubs for Murphy.Per Yahoo Sports' Jeff Passan, Adams is being traded to the St. Louis Cardinals. Heyman added the Nationals will receive cash considerations.Harper is the biggest name on the Nationals and was the subject of trade rumors prior to the July 31 non-waiver deadline before general manager Mike Rizzo said the 2015 National League MVP wouldn't be moved."Bryce is not going anywhere," Rizzo told Janes. "I believe in this team."The Nationals have gone 9-10 since the start of August and are 6.5 games out of a playoff spot in the NL.Harper, Murphy and Adams are among the Washington players eligible for free agency after this season, so a potential trade would allow the team to add future assets instead of possibly losing all three for draft-pick compensation in 2019.Named an All-Star for the sixth time in his career this season, Harper is hitting .246/.380/.511 with 30 home runs. Murphy has reached his stride with a .300/.341/.442 slash line in just 56 games after offseason knee surgery kept him out until June 12. The Cubs don't necessarily have an opening at second base with Javier Baez having his best season, but he has the ability to slide over to third base.Kris Bryant has been out since July 23 with a shoulder injury Justin Verlander Jersey , but is expected to face live pitching this week as part of his effort to come back.Adams is slugging .510 with 18 homers in 94 games. He has spent time in left field and right field this season. The Cardinals are currently playing without Dexter Fowler, who is on the disabled list was is hitting just .180/.278/.298 in 90 games. Adams can serve as a platoon hitter since his OPS against right-handed pitching (.882) is significantly higher than it is against lefties (.608).MLB's waiver wire works in reverse order with first priority going to teams in the same league. Since the Nationals are in the NL, those teams would have first chance to put in a claim before anyone in the American League.
