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The trade that would sent Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado to the Los Angeles Dodgers has yet to be finalized Don Larsen Jersey , and one reported hurdle appears to no longer be standing in the way of completing the deal.Roch Kubatkoof MASN Sports reported on Wednesday the blockbuster trade will happen after some "final points" are reviewed, but any medical concerns have been settled.Earlier on Wednesday, MLB Network Radio's Steve Phillipsreported one or more of the Dodgers prospects included in the proposed trade may not pass the physicals necessary to complete the deal. The medical holdup wasn't over the centerpiece of the swap,minor league outfielderYusniel Diaz, according to Jon Heyman of Fancred, who added it was over a "complementary piece."USA Today'sBob Nightengalereported on Tuesday the Orioles will trade Machado to the Dodgers http://www.yankeesfanproshop.com/authentic-johnny-damon-jersey , but The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported the teams still had issues to iron out before crossing the finish line:Ken Rosenthal Ken_RosenthalCan report with more certainty: Machado to #Dodgers happening. Among remaining questions, in addition to specifics of return beyond OF Yusniel Diaz: How much money, if any, #Orioles will send #Dodgers to secure a better package and help ease LAD鈥檚 luxury-tax concerns.The full specifics of the trade remain unclear.According toHeyman, the Dodgers were looking to keep right-handerDustin May andmiddle infielder Gavin Lux.Diaz is batting .314 with six home runs and 30 RBI in 59 Double-A games this season. He's the No. 84 overall prospect onMLB.comand represented the World team in the 2018 Futures Game. Diaz went 2-for-5 with a pair of homers.Nightengale reported the Philadelphia Phillies and Milwaukee Brewers "could still be in the mix." If the Dodgers and Orioles were to reach an impasse, then one of those two teams might be able to swoop in and acquire Machado ahead of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. A look at what’s happening around the majors today:WILD TIMESThe Rockies head to Wrigley Field for a wild-card showdown with the Cubs after both teams lost tiebreaking games Monday with division crowns on the line. Colorado missed out on a first NL West title in a 5-2 loss at the Dodgers Masahiro Tanaka Jersey , then quickly scooted off for Chicago. The Cubs await them there after falling to Milwaukee 3-1 with the NL Central on the line.Both teams are calling on ace left-handers — Chicago will start Jon Lester and may follow with Cole Hamels, while Colorado gives the ball to Kyle Freeland.Lester will become the first pitcher to start two wild-card games, though his first ranks among his worst postseason performances. The Royals scored six runs off Lester during a dramatic rally for a 9-8, 12-inning win over Oakland in 2014.Freeland set a franchise record with a 2.85 ERA — including a 2.40 mark at Coors Field. He gave up just six home runs in 108 2/3 innings on the road this season, making him an ideal arm on a windy day at Wrigley.DECISIONS, DECISIONSYankees manager Aaron Boone is expected to name his starting pitcher for Wednesday’s AL wild-card game against Oakland. It’s a big decision: young ace Luis Severino wobbled at times down the stretch Miguel Andujar Jersey , getting outpitched by veteran teammates Masahiro Tanaka and J.A. Happ. Severino wants a shot at redemption after getting just one out in last year’s wild-card game against Minnesota — the Yankees rallied for an 8-4 victory. There’s also this: Happ has been lights out against the Red Sox, who await the wild-card winner in an AL Division Series.The Athletics are expected to counter with a bullpen game, led by Liam Hendriks in the first inning. Hendriks will make a most unexpected postseason starter — Oakland claimed him off waivers from the Angels in June, but he’s been among its best relievers since.SHO DOWNTwo-way sensation Shohei Ohtani has moved into recovery mode after having Tommy John surgery Monday. Angels general manager Billy Eppler says the surgery went well, with Dr. Neal ElAttrache performing the procedure in Los Angeles. Ohtani was named AL Rookie of the Month for September and is a top contender for AL Rookie of the Year honors. The Angels plan to use Ohtani as a hitter in 2019 while he rehabs his elbow with an eye on returning to the mound in 2020.