The MLB trade deadline is nearly upon us. As the clock ticks down to the 6 p.m. ET deadline on Thursday, there are a number of storylines to follow as contending teams attempt to beef up their rosters for the stretch run. What follows is an updated look at all the latest news, rumors, and trades before the deadline passes.

Passan noted that Duran, for now, had not been traded and was "just hugging his bullpen catcher" — got to love trade deadline week (and season). The Twins radio broadcast was the first to mention Duran grabbing his glove and stuff from the bullpen and leaving it. — John Leuzzi, USA TODAY Sports