THE RUMOR: The Orioles have talked to Padres about outfielder Melvin Upton Jr. and could be sending starter Ubaldo Jimenez and a prospect in the deal.
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THE DETAILS: At this point, the deal is under discussion as a one-for-one trade, which seems unlikely. Upton comes with another year of control at $16.45 million, while Jimenez is also signed through 2017 at $13.5 million.
THIS SEASON: Upton is batting .260/.309/.448 with 16 homers, 44 RBIs and 20 stolen bases this season.