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Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom won the AL Rookie of the Year award, receiving 26 of the 30 first-place votes from the Baseball Writers Association of America. DeGrom, 26, posted a 9-6 record, 2.63 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings. Over his final 15 starts, he went 9-2 with a 1.90 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 10.0 strikeouts per nine innings.

DeGrom is the first Mets player to win the award since pitcher Dwight Gooden in 1984.

The Red Sox are one of 20 teams on Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels' no-trade list, according to FOX Sports. Hamels might not reject a trade to Boston, but it would likely require any team on his no-trade list to pick up his $20 million option for 2019.

Industry sources told CSNPhilly.com that Philadelphia is looking for at least three top prospects -- two that can play right away and another one that isn't far off -- in a trade for Hamels. The Red Sox and Cubs are two teams interested in trading for Hamels and could have the prospects to get a deal done. 

The Cubs are interested in acquiring Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels, according to CBS Sports Baseball Insider Jon Heyman. The Phils would require "a big outlay in terms of prospects," Heyman wrote.

Hamels, 30, is signed through 2018 and is owed $96 million over those four seasons. He went 9-9 with a 2.46 ERA in 30 starts this year.

The Phillies have no urgency to trade starting pitcher Cole Hamels, who can't become a free agent until after the 2018 season at the earliest (has a team and vesting option for 2019). However, general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. appears willing to listen to trade offers for the ace hurler.

"I think we're right in the sweet spot with Cole," Amaro said, per the Philadelphia Daily News. "Because we can go either way. We can't close off any discussion. At the same time, he'd be the perfect guy to build around as well. He has a great contract compared to what might be going on with the elite pitchers [in free agency]. And I don't know if there was a better pitcher in baseball [in the] second half of the year."

The Diamondbacks have moved four players off the 60-day disabled list, according to the Arizona Republic. 

Bronson Arroyo, Patrick Corbin, David Hernandez and Matt Reynolds were activated Thursday. Players are not allowed to be on the 60-day disabled list during the offseason. They can be put back on the 60-day DL once the season begins again. 

The Reds have picked up an option on pitcher Johnny Cueto, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. 

Cueto's option was for just $10 million, leading many to believe the Reds would extend the offer. Cueto was excellent last season, posting a 2.25 ERA over 243 2/3 innings. Cueto is entering the final year of his deal, but has expressed an interest to remain with the Reds. 

The Pirates activated pitcher Charlie Morton from the 60-day disabled list Saturday. Morton underwent hip surgery in late September after dealing with a sports hernia and could be a candidate to go back on the disabled list in the spring.

Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright will begin a throwing program in eight weeks, the team announced.

Wainwright had surgery to trim cartilage in his throwing elbow Friday. He's expected to begin physical therapy in two weeks, and will start a throwing program in eight weeks.

Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright had a procedure to trim cartilage in his right elbow, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Wainwright had been dealing with elbow issues throughout the team's playoff run, though did his best to downplay a possible injury. The early reports were that Wainwright's elbow checked out fine after the season, but things changed following a second opinion. The surgery will not impact Wainwright in 2015. He's expected to be able to start throwing again in six weeks. 

Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels is updating his no-trade list just in case, according to CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman.

There's a chance Hamels will hit the trade market this offseason. While the Phillies would love to keep him, Hamels is one of the few valuable pieces the club can offer in a deal. The 30-year-old is still owed $96 million over four seasons. Hamels currently has nine clubs on his no-trade list, but he is allowed to update them. He has until Nov. 1 to give the Phillies his official list. The Red Sox and Cubs have shown interest in Hamels the past few months.