SAN DIEGO - As Monday's non-waiver Trade Deadline looms around the corner, Reds right fielder Jay Bruce and shortstop Zack Cozart continue to wait it out and try to perform under challenging circumstances.
On Saturday, a source told MLB.com that the Mets were "very involved" in a pursuit of Bruce. This came after Friday's speculation centered on the Dodgers having interest. Cozart was linked to the Mariners as an interested club by ESPN on Friday.
"Honestly, I'm not even thinking about it," Cozart before Saturday's game against the Padres. "I am here. I'm playing today.