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The Yankees and Cubs are nearing a deal that would send Chapman to Chicago, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

As currently constructed, Chapman would be the only Yankee making the move to the north side of Chicago, while the Yankees would then take the next few days to see if they're able to make up ground in the American League playoff race before going all-in as sellers (or buyers) at the non-waiver trade deadline. Gleyber Torres is believed to be the top prospect involved as part of the package heading to the Bronx, but the full details of the trade will surface after the terms are finalized, perhaps later Monday.

Norris (oblique) allowed five earned runs on five hits and walked three in 4.2 innings for Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.

Tigers' manager Brad Ausmus had suggested Norris would rejoin the team this week after making the start Saturday, but those results could force him to reconsider. Norris may still be activated from the DL, but optioned to Toledo for more work.

Green pitched the final 2.1 innings of Sunday's win over the Giants, giving up three hits and no runs while striking out one to pick up his first career save.

On a day when trade rumors were swirling around Aroldis Chapman and, to a lesser extent, Andrew Miller, it's interesting that manager Joe Girardi allowed Green to finish the game despite the fact that the Yankees ended up winning 5-2. Should a veteran starter like CC Sabathia end up moving elsewhere at the deadline, Green could be next in line to move into the rotation.

Johnson (personal) returned to the roster of Triple-A Pawtucket and started Sunday's game. He allowed four runs on six hits and four walks while striking out one in three innings.

Johnson made it back to Pawtucket after spending the last two months on the temporary inactive list to seek treatment for anxiety. He made four rehab starts, two apiece for the rookie Gulf Coast League Red Sox and at short-season Lowell, and posted considerably better results than we saw Sunday.

Kimbrel (knee) played catch Sunday and will now throw a bullpen session Monday, Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe reports.

Kimbrel was tentatively scheduled to throw a bullpen Sunday, but it's getting pushed out one day. If all goes well Monday, he will throw another bullpen Wednesday, before facing hitters in a minor league game or simulated game after that, which could come as soon as Friday. That opens up the possibility that he could return sometime next week when the Red Sox are in the middle of an 11-game, West Coast road trip.

Farmer was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.

Farmer was allowed to be the Tigers' 26th man Sunday due to needing to finish Saturday's game before Sunday's scheduled first pitch. He did not appear in either contest.

Martinez will not pitch for Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, as he could be used in a major league start Tuesday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Kyle Lohse is currently slated for that start but isn't guaranteed to make the turn in the rotation after allowing seven runs over 4.1 innings in his last start. Martinez is the other pitcher in consideration Tuesday, but the 25-year-old hasn't had much success in the majors himself this season, allowing 16 runs on 30 hits and 15 walks over 22.1 innings.

Robertson (2-2) allowed three runs on three hits while striking out one over one inning to blow his fourth save of the year. However, he was credited with a win Sunday against the Tigers.

Robertson was protecting a three-run lead but gave up three solo homers in his one inning. On a positive note, he had fortune on his side when the White Sox scored in the bottom of the frame to give him his second win of 2016. He now has four outings this year in which he's allowed at least three runs, and his ERA has ballooned to a season-high 4.43.

Boxberger (oblique) isn't expected to return from the disabled list until the end of next week at the earliest, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Boxberger has already made three rehab appearances with High-A Charlotte during his current DL stint, but the Rays want him to put together an extended stretch of quality outings in the minors before bringing him back to the big league bullpen. Even though he saved 41 games for the Rays a season ago, Boxberger has missed too much time in 2016 to pose a serious threat to Alex Colome's standing as the club's top closer.

Farmer was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.

Though the Tigers and White Sox aren't technically playing a doubleheader Sunday, both teams will be allowed to carry 26 men since the two sides have to first conclude Saturday's game, which was postponed in the ninth inning due to rain with the score tied at 3-3. The single game originally scheduled for Sunday will be played immediately after the postponed game is completed, but Farmer is eligible to pitch in either contest. He'll likely be sent back down to Toledo immediately after Sunday's games are completed.