MLB Rumors: Marlins 'Close' on Tanner Scott Trade; Josh Bell on Block Despite Waivers

The Miami Marlins may not be done selling at the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline.

Jim Bowden of the Athletic reported that the Marlins "are close" to trading reliever Tanner Scott and are "listening" to offers centered around first baseman Josh Bell.

Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that Miami has waived Bell, but he could remain with the team and be a trade candidate if he goes unclaimed.

This comes after the team dealt Jazz Chisholm to the New York Yankees on Saturday. Miami received three prospects in the deal and will likely look for similar returns on any trades for Scott and Bell.

Scott earned his first All-Star nod in 2024 and has been dominant in the Marlins bullpen. He has a 6-5 record with a 1.18 ERA in 45.2 innings in 2024 and will hit the open market following the season.

He could be an excellent addition to a contender's bullpen and combining him with Bell could be appealing as well. The first baseman is hitting .239/.303/.396 with 14 home runs and 49 RBIs.

Miami is 39-66 and in last place in the NL East. Any hopes at playoff contention are gone and the franchise appears headed towards another rebuild despite cracking the postseason in 2023.

Bowden reported that the Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees are all contenders for Scott. Baltimore would be a homecoming for the reliever as he was with the franchise from 2017-2021, while Boston and New York would hope to acquire him to bolster their bullpens and avoid falling behind other foes in the American League.

The 2024 MLB Trade Deadline is set for July 30 at 6 p.m. ET.