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Joe Robbins/Getty ImagesThe Cincinnati Reds are reportedly discussing trading right-handed pitcher Matt Harvey to a division rival.On Thursday http://www.bravesfanproshop.com/authentic-dale-murphy-jersey , Jon Morosi of MLB Network cited a source who said Cincinnati has engaged in "ongoing" talks with the Milwaukee Brewers regarding Harvey with the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline approaching.Harvey was already traded once this season, as the Redsacquiredhim from the New York Mets in exchange for catcher Devin Mesoraco in May.While Harvey has been better for Cincinnati than he was in New York this season, he issetto be an unrestricted free agent this offseason and could eventually leave the Queen City for nothing in return. Moving him now could allow the last-place Reds to acquire some younger assets who will help them compete when they are in a winning window.It has been an up-and-down season and career for the right-hander, but he sports a solid 4.50 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 13 starts for the Reds after tallying a 7.00 ERA through eight appearances on the Mets this season. New York ultimately designated him for assignment in May before trading him.Harvey struggled with injuries and performance in 2016 and 2017 as well, making a combined 35 starts in the two seasons and posting 4.86 ERA and 6.70 ERA, respectively. He was shut down for the 2016 campaign to undergo surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome and wasn鈥檛 the same pitcher upon return that he was in his early career.He was an All-Star in 2013 with a 2.27 ERA and 0.93 WHIP and then won the National League Comeback Player of the Year in 2015 and helped lead the Mets to the World Series after missing the 2014 campaign for Tommy John surgery.There is high-risk Freddie Freeman Jersey , high-reward stakes for any team that relies on Harvey considering his injury history and uneven performance, but it wasn鈥檛 long ago he was a dominant force on the mound who was competing in October.Milwaukee could also use reinforcements in its starting rotation with Brent Suter out with atorn UCLand Zach Daviesdealingwith health problems, and Harvey would provide a veteran arm with postseason experience. The Brewers are attempting to catch the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central but likely need more stability in the rotation to make up the three-game gap.Harvey performing at his best would provide Milwaukee with just that. WASHINGTON (AP) Nationals shortstop Trea Turner apologized to his teammates on Tuesday for homophobic and racially insensitive tweets he sent several years ago.An emotional Turner met with reporters following meeting with his teammates, coaches and manager Dave Martinez.”It’s not when I said the things I said. It’s that I said them at all,” the 25-year-old Turner said. ”That’s a clear learning point from this to make sure that anybody is aware of what they’re saying at all times. No matter how you use it or what context you think you are using it in, words hurt. It’s wrong and inexcusable for what I said.”The posts http://www.bravesfanproshop.com/authentic-bobby-cox-jersey , from 2011 and 2012 when Turner was playing at N.C. State, surfaced hours after Washington’s 5-0 loss at Miami on Sunday. Turner and Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo issued statements of apology Sunday night, and the Nationals were off Monday.”I want to apologize to everybody that was affected by things that I said: LBGT community, African-American community, special needs community,” Turner said Tuesday. ”I’m truly sorry for what I said and I want to take full responsibility for that. I want to apologize to my teammates http://www.bravesfanproshop.com/authentic-bob-uecker-jersey , I just talked to them, make sure that they know my thoughts and where I’m at.”Turner also shared his contrition with Rizzo, the Nationals and the team’s fans. Turner was applauded before his first at-bat against the Mets Tuesday night.The Washington shortstop was one of two players, along with Atlanta Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb, who had their tweets unearthed Sunday by fans. Years-old racist, misogynist and homophobic tweets from Milwaukee Brewers All-Star pitcher Josh Hader were found during the All-Star Game.”We’ve seen three guys now in our league that have some old tweets surface like this Tyler Flowers Jersey , and I really hope it can be a learning experience and that people can grow from it because I know Trea. I know the man he is. I love him as a friend, as a teammate,” said Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle, who posted a series of tweets about the issue on Monday, saying he was disheartened to hear such language coming from major league players and offering his support to the LGBTQ community.”I really don’t think that those reflect who he is,” Doolittle said of Turner http://www.bravesfanproshop.com/authentic-orlando-cepeda-jersey , ”but now he has the opportunity to demonstrate that growth and we have to give that space for him to be able to demonstrate that he’s grown and he’s changed since then.”Rizzo was asked what he would tell young players about using social media.”This is a cultural thing,” he said. ”It’s not about social media. It’s about people’s attitudes. Love one another. Treat others how you want to be treated. I think that rule is long-lasting and forever.”—