The trade market on Zach Britton seems to be evolving by the day as the Orioles move closer toward dealing their top pending free-agent trade chip, and two teams have emerged as frontrunners for the best available reliever on the trade market.
The Houston Astros and New York Yankees were leading a crowded pack of suitors for Britton as of Tuesday evening, according to an industry source.
Discussions with the Arizona Diamondbacks have become more active as well, and both the Red Sox and Dodgers still remain in the mix, with Boston’s current offer more attractive than that of the Dodgers, the source said.