The clock is ticking and MLB teams have one more full day to make deals before the arrival of the trade deadline. Whether it's a big bat or a bullpen arm, this year's playoff hopefuls are looking to find that missing piece that could put them over the top in the postseason.

The MLB trade deadline is nearly upon us. As the clock ticks down to the 6 p.m. ET deadline on Thursday, there are a number of storylines to follow as contending teams attempt to beef up their rosters for the stretch run.

The Minnesota Twins will try their best to avoid distractions when they face the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday afternoon in the teams' final game before the trade deadline. On Tuesday night, Twins closer Jhoan Duran sparked a social-media firestorm when he was spotted giving a hug to the team's bullpen catcher.