#Mets
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the Astros have backed off a pursuit of Noah Syndergaard because of the Mets insistence on Kyle Tucker being in a potential trade package.
#Braves
Nick Markakis (wrist) is set to get at-bats in simulated game situations next week, and if all goes well he could rejoin the Braves next weekend.
#Astros
Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said in an interview on Astros Radio on Sunday that there's a "decent likelihood" outfield prospect Kyle Tucker will make his major league debut this summer.
#Brewers
Brewers manager Craig Counsell told reporters on Wednesday that Trent Grisham will be in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Athletics.
#Dodgers
According to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, Yasiel Puig has hired Cesar Suarez and Danny Horwits of Beverly Hills Sports Council as his new agents.