Carlos Gonzalez could be slugging his way elsewhere. And although the Rockies are speaking in welcoming tones for their new shortstop, Jose Reyes, speculation is that he may not be around long either.

Everyone knows that Coors Field is a hitters paradise, but what makes the balls come off the bat at such a low launch angle? For Troy Tulowitzki, he’ll get the chance to see if a move to Toronto changes his approach.

The Dodgers have scouts at games Tuesday night started by David Price and Mike Leake, two of their rumored trade targets with the non-waiver deadline Friday at 4 p.m. ET.

The Royals acquired super-utility man Ben Zobrist from the A’s on Tuesday, their second big splash leading up to Friday’s non-waiver Trade Deadline. The A’s received right-handed pitcher Aaron Brooks and Minor League left-handed pitcher Sean Manaea.

The Angels acquired a couple of left-handed-hitting outfielders on Tuesday, getting David Murphy from the Indians and David DeJesus from the Rays.

It has been a season of change in the prospect world. The sheer number of elite-level prospects who have gone on to bigger and better things at the Major League level may seem astounding. But one thing hasn’t changed: Byron Buxton is still our No. 1 prospect.

Here are our Top 25-and-Unders, our ranking of the top 25 players age 25 and younger. All players who were 25 and under as of July 1, 2015 — their age-25 season or younger — were eligible for votes, and the list was selected by a panel of MLB.com and MLB Network analysts, including two former Major League general managers (Dan O’Dowd and Jim Duquette).

Shane Victorino, a postseason hero for the Red Sox in 2013, was traded to the Angels on Monday along with cash considerations in exchange for infielder Josh Rutledge.

Getting swept by the Phillies and falling further back in the Wild Card standings hasn’t changed how Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein approaches Friday’s Trade Deadline.

The starting pitcher who will take Johnny Cueto’s spot in the Reds’ rotation and pitch on Thursday vs. the Pirates remains shrouded in mystery. The only absolute is that it won’t be left-hander Tony Cingrani.

The Angels acquired veteran outfielder Shane Victorino from the Red Sox on Monday. In exchange, Triple-A shortstop Josh Rutledge was sent to Boston, which will pay the majority of the prorated portion remaining on Victorino’s contract. The 34-year-old Victorino is making $13 million in his final season before free agency, but the Angels will only be responsible for a little more than $1 million — with the Sox covering $3.8 million of the remaining $4.9 million — a source told MLB.com.

Nick Markakis spent the first nine seasons of his Major League career in Baltimore. Then he signed with Atlanta this past offseason. On Monday night, the 31-year-old outfielder returned to Oriole Park for the first time, as the Braves began an Interleague series.

Friday’s non-waiver Trade Deadline is fast approaching, meaning a lot of names are being tossed around the rumor mill. The idea of getting traded can be unsettling, but several Rays players who have been mentioned in trade rumors did not seem to be fazed by the situation.

When the Dodgers traded Juan Uribe in late May, the primary reason given was that Justin Turner had won the starting third base job and Uribe wanted more playing time. The secondary reason was that, one week earlier, the club had finally completed the signing of 30-year-old Cuban infielder Hector Olivera for $62.5 million to be the third — or second — baseman in the very near future.

It could be a busy week as rumors continue to surround a number of potential trade targets. With that in mind, here’s a look at some of those top rumors floating around the league on Monday.

Five days after going on the disabled list with a left oblique injury, utility man Steve Pearce still has not started any baseball activities, meaning he likely will need more than 15 days before returning to the Orioles.

The Mets acquired right-hander Tyler Clippard and cash considerations from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for Minor League righty Casey Meisner on Monday.