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Last updated: July 31, 2026, 2:31 AM ET

Trade Deadline Activity Heats Up

The trade deadline dominoes have begun to fall, with the Mets sending lefty reliever A.J. Minter to the Twins in exchange for prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick, sources told ESPN . In another move the Orioles, dealing with catcher injuries, acquired Jake Rogers from the Tigers for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart . The Angels, mired in an American League-worst 42-66 record, also joined the fray, trading Chase Silseth and Logan O'Hoppe to the Rangers for Angel Arredondo .

Injury Concerns and Player Updates

Several teams are navigating significant player health issues as the trade deadline approaches. Shohei Ohtani a late scratch for the Dodgers on Thursday due to lingering soreness in his left knee, though the club remains "very confident" in his eventual return to pitching . Red Sox Curtis Mead was diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture in his left wrist and will be reevaluated in four weeks . Rays pitcher McClanahan is considered day-to-day after exiting his start with back tightness . Yankees manager Boone expressed confidence in getting his injured stars back this season, regardless of deadline moves . The Royals placed first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino on the injured list with a sore right wrist, according to a team announcement . Twins outfielder Buxton has returned to the injured list with a hip impingement, the same issue that sidelined him for the All-Star Game . Athletics first Nick Kurtz will undergo an MRI for a bruised forearm after being hit by a pitch .

Milestone Moments and Notable Performances

In a dramatic turn of events, Kody Clemens hit a walk-off grand slam with two outs and two strikes in the ninth inning to give the Twins a 4-3 victory over the Royals, after being no-hit through six . Tigers pitcher Skubal received a standing ovation during his start against the Orioles, marking his 1,000th career strikeout, in what could be his final appearance for Detroit . Elsewhere, a collector in Florida reportedly sold a rare 1-of-1 Shohei Ohtani Dual Gold Logoman autographed card for over $10 million .

Team Standings and Trade Deadline Outlook

With the trade deadline just days away, teams are facing pressure to make moves. MLB's Week Power Rankings saw little change at the top, but wild-card contenders experienced significant shifts as the deadline looms . A wish list for the Yankees and Mets includes potential acquisitions like Mason Miller, while other clubs such as the Phillies and Cubs are identified as needing to make impactful deals . Phillies interim Don Mattingly acknowledged the team's struggles, stating "now's the time that we're going to find out what we're made of" after a recent nine-of-12 game skid . The fantasy baseball world is also abuzz with news that closer Edwin Diaz is set to return, impacting waiver wire strategies .