NEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets activated third baseman Todd Frazier from the disabled list before Thursday’s game with the Atlanta Braves.Frazier had been sidelined since July 9 with a left rib cage strain and appeared in two rehab games for Class A Brooklyn this week.”We’re glad to have Todd back Brad Ziegler Jersey ,” manager Mickey Callaway said. ”We’re glad to have his leadership in the clubhouse. It’s always more fun with Todd around on the bench in the clubhouse, during the game. A guy you can plug into the middle of the lineup and he’s got a chance to go hit you a homer. So we’re glad that he’s back.”In the first season of a two-year deal, Frazier is hitting .217 with 10 homers and 32 RBIs in 61 games. Frazier also was sidelined from May 8 to June 2 with a strained left hamstring.The DL stints were the first of Frazier’s career, and he said he might need occasional days off.”You appreciate what Cal Ripken Jr. did,” Frazier said. ”It’s one of those things where, don’t be shy to ask for a day off every once in a while. It might help you in the long run.”Besides activating Frazier, the Mets purchased the contract of right-hander Bobby Wahl from Triple-A Las Vegas.New York also optioned right-handed reliever Jacob Rhame to Las Vegas and placed infielder Phillip Evans on the disabled list with a fractured left tibia.To make room for Wahl on the 40-man roster, outfielder Kevin Kaczmarski was designated for assignment.Wahl was one two players acquired on July 22 from Oakland for closer Jeurys Familia.Wahl is 4-2 with a 2.20 ERA with 12 saves in 38 combined appearances between Las Vegas and Nashville in the Pacific Coast LeagueEvans was injured when Adam Eaton slid into him at second base in the first inning of Wednesday’s 5-3 loss at Washington.The Mets said Evans will be on crutches for a few weeks and will be out for about a month.In four stints with the Mets, Evans is hitting 3-for-21 (.143) in 15 games.On Thursday, Callaway said he did not think Eaton’s slide was clean. The Mets challenged the call, arguing that the slide was illegal, but it was upheld after a replay review.”I thought it was a little high up on the leg http://www.twinsfanproshop.com/authentic-rod-carew-jersey ,” Callaway said. ”We have an injured player that could be out the rest of the season because of it.”In six stints with the Mets, Rhame is 0-1 with an 8.00 ERA in 18 appearances. He allowed six runs in two innings in Tuesday’s 25-4 loss at Washington.Kaczmarzki appeared in four games and was optioned to Class AAA on July 11.— The 2018 MLB non-waiver trade deadline will arrive one week from Tuesday, and the rumor mill has long been in full swing as we gear up for a flurry of activity.For contenders, it's a chance to address any glaring needs and put the finishing touches on their rosters before the stretch run.For non-contenders, it's an equally crucial time; they can turn established MLB talent into prospects who may play critical roles on their next contending squads.It's a time of great excitement for teams, players and fans alike, but it's also a time when mistakes are made, whether it's a rebuilding team failing to make the most of a trade chip or a contender giving up too much in search of an upgrade.With that in mind, ahead is a look at five deadline mistakes that might go down during the upcoming week.Giving Up Anything of Significance for Asdrubal Cabrera1 of 5Al Bello/Getty ImagesAsdrubal Cabrera is generating widespread interest from teams looking to add middle infield help.The Milwaukee Brewers, Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Phillies were linked to the veteran by Buster Olney of ESPN.Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported the Arizona Diamondbacks are on the list of interested parties as well, and the Seattle Mariners are also giving him a look, per Matt Ehalt of The Record.For the Brewers (.235 BA Brian Dozier Jersey , .642 OPS) and Indians (.218 BA, .652 OPS), Cabrera would represent a significant offensive upgrade at second base.The Phillies likely prefer him at third base (.250 BA, .744 OPS), while the Diamondbacks could shift Ketel Marte from second to shortstop to accommodate him. As Ehalt noted, the Mariners may be seeking second base help as a contingency plan since Robinson Cano is ineligible for the postseason.The 32-year-old Cabrera is hitting .280/.332/.487 with 21 doubles, 17 home runs and 53 RBI, and he's making a reasonable $8.3 million in the final year of his contract.Much of his offensive value, however, has been canceled out by his horrendous defense.He's lost more than a few steps since his days as an everyday shortstop (-12.3 UZR/150), and his defensive runs saved mark (-17) is third-worst among all position players.He's a 1.0 WAR player, and it would be a mistake for any of the aforementioned contenders to give up anything more than a couple of low-level prospects to acquire him.Giving Up a Top-Tier Prospect for Kyle Barraclough2 of 5Michael Reaves/Getty ImagesKyle Barraclough has posted elite strikeout numbers out of the Miami Marlins bullpen since his debut in 2015.The 28-year-old boasts a career mark of 11.7 whiffs per nine innings http://www.twinsfanproshop.com/authentic-justin-morneau-jersey , good for 18th among relievers who have appeared in at least 100 games during that span.There's a catch, however.He's also walked hitters at a rate of 5.4 per nine innings鈥攖he second-highest mark among that same group鈥攁nd while he's made progress in that department this season (4.9 BB/9), it's still an area of concern.That's not to say Barraclough can't be an impact addition to a contender's bullpen.He's pitching to a 2.45 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with 10 saves in 14 chances, and he's holding opposing hitters to a meager .150 average.Still, teams should think long and hard about meeting the Marlins' asking price.Joe Frisaro of MLB.com wrote, "The Marlins are basically looking for another club's top prospect, or among their top prospects, to be included in any trade."Barraclough is a good reliever who's under team control through the 2021 season.But he's not Andrew Miller. He's not Aroldis Chapman. He's not Brad Hand.The Royals Placing an Unreasonable Asking Price on Whit Merrifield3 of 5Thearon W. Henderson/Getty ImagesOn the surface, Whit Merrifield is exactly the type of player the rebuilding Kansas City Royals should be looking to acquire.He's not arbitration-eligible until next offseason, he's under team control through 2022, and he has steadily improved in each of his three MLB seasons.However, he's also already 29 years old.With a long rebuild forthcoming Kirby Puckett Jersey , there's a good chance Merrifield will not be part of the next contending Royals team, so it makes sense for Kansas City to sell high now.It will take a reasonable asking price for someone to bite, though.One executive told Robert Murray of The Athletic it will require "three higher-end prospects, at least" to pry Merrifield loose ahead of the deadline.That's likely more than anyone will pay, even for a player who's hitting .302/.371/.424 with 17 stolen bases and 2.9 WAR.Truth be told, if the Royals can turn the late-blooming Merrifield into one top-tier prospect and a couple of mid-level guys with upside, it would be a worthwhile move to help a thin farm system.Holding to that unreasonably high asking price could mean missing the best window to trade one of the few remaining assets on the big league roster.Counting on Cole Hamels to Be Anything More Than Back-End Depth4 of 5Duane Burleson/Getty ImagesCole Hamels carries more name value than on-field value at this point in his career.The prize of the 2015 trade deadline when he went from Philadelphia to Texas, Hamels is now 34 years old and no longer the frontline starter he was in his prime. He is 5-8 with a 4.36 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 109 strikeouts in 109.1 innings.Those middling numbers are accompanied by a 5.06 FIP that suggests he's actually been the beneficiary of some good luck, and he's struggled mightily of late, with a 9.53 ERA in his last four starts.So where does that leave the Texas Rangers and the market for Hamels?Texas appears to be headed for a retooling period and has little use for the veteran starter, who is making $23.5 million this year and has a $20 million team option with a $6 million buyout for 2019.Anything the Rangers can do to unload him and save money would be a win.As for his market http://www.twinsfanproshop.com/authentic-byron-buxton-jersey , Hamels is still capable of being a solid addition for a number of contenders, but a deal for him has to come with the right expectations.He can't be plugged in to the No. 2 spot in a rotation and counted on to make a significant impact in the postseason. Instead, he's best suited as a back-end starter and innings eater who perhaps gets the ball in a Game 4 with a short leash.The lack of options on this year's starting pitching market could lead a team to acquire Hamels and ask him to do more than he's capable of.Rebuilding Teams Not Taking Advantage of a Thin Starting Pitching Market5 of 5Dylan BundyMitchell Layton/Getty ImagesIt's shaping up to be a tough summer for contenders in search of starting pitching help.Veterans Hamels and J.A. Happ are the top names on the rental market, while Matt Harvey, Tyson Ross and Nathan Eovaldi are also expected to be on the move.Mike Fiers' stock has trended upward in recent weeks, and someone might be willing to take a chance on James Shields if the Chicago White Sox chip in some money.But that's about it.Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard have been popular names on the rumor mill, but it's looking increasingly unlikely that either pitcher will be moved by the New York Mets.So, it's a seller's market, and there are several rebuilding teams that would be wise to take advantage by shopping the following pitchers:Baltimore: Dylan Bundy and Kevin GausmanDetroit: Michael Fulmer and Matthew BoydKansas City: Danny DuffyMiami: Dan Straily and Jose UrenaNew York (NL): Steven Matz and Zack WheelerPittsburgh: Jameson Taillon and Ivan NovaTampa Bay: Chris ArcherIf the deadline comes and goes without at least a couple of those pitchers changing teams, it'll mark a huge missed opportunity for rebuilding clubs as a whole to cash in on a favorable market. All stats courtesy of Baseball Reference and FanGraphs and accurate through Sunday.