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Last updated: August 1, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Transactions and Injuries Shake Up Rosters

The Detroit Tigers have promoted prized outfield prospect Max Clark from the minor leagues, scratching Casey Mize from his scheduled start as the team opens its final series before the trade deadline . In another move the Tigers sent catcher Jake Rogers to the Baltimore Orioles, who are dealing with significant injuries at the position, in exchange for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart . The Seattle Mariners have placed third baseman J.P. Crawford on the 10-day injured list due to left wrist inflammation . The Chicago Cubs have moved reliever Gavin Hollowell to the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation, recalling left-hander Antoine Kelly from Triple-A Iowa . Outfielder Harrison is having his pay suspended by the San Francisco Giants after he re-aggravated an injured left foot during a scooter accident .

The Minnesota Twins have been active on the trade front, acquiring starting pitcher Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles . They also their bullpen by trading for left-handed relief pitcher A.J. Minter from the last-place New York Mets, receiving prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick in return . The Orioles, meanwhile have signed right-handed reliever Yennier Cano to a two-year contract extension covering the 2027 and 2028 seasons, with a club option for 2029 . Houston starter Imai will transition to the bullpen for the Astros' weekend series against the Texas Rangers after experiencing difficulties in his recent starts .

Player Milestones and Notable Performances

Red Sox baseman Willson Contreras exited Friday night's game against the Dodgers as a precautionary measure after being struck on the side of his helmet by a 95 mph fastball in the third inning . Orioles first Ryan Mountcastle's season is in doubt after he suffered a torn oblique during his recovery from a previous left foot fracture . In a dramatic finish, 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, who had been no-hit through six innings by Noah Cameron . A memorabilia collector in Florida pulled a unique 1-of-1 Shohei Ohtani Dual Gold Logoman autographed card and sold it for an impressive $11 million to high-end sports card collector Matthew Allen .