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Last updated: August 1, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Trade Deadline Activity Heats Up

The Minnesota Twins have been active, acquiring starting pitcher Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles . Additionally, Twins bolstered their bullpen by trading for left-handed relief pitcher A.J. Minter from the New York Mets in exchange for prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick . The Cleveland Guardians also made moves, acquiring right-handed pitcher Craig Yoho and outfielder Blake Perkins from the Milwaukee Brewers for minor league catcher Bo Naylor . In another catcher-related move, the Baltimore Orioles, facing injuries at the position, acquired Jake Rogers from the Detroit Tigers for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart .

Injury Bug Bites Several Teams

Several teams are dealing with significant injuries to key players as the trade deadline approaches. The Seattle Mariners have placed third baseman J.P. Crawford on the 10-day injured list due to left wrist inflammation . Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras exited their game against the Dodgers after being struck on the helmet by a 95 mph fastball, prompting precautionary measures . The Chicago Cubs have placed reliever Gavin Hollowell on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation, recalling left-hander Antoine Kelly from Triple-A Iowa . Furthermore, Baltimore Orioles face a grim outlook for first baseman Ryan Mountcastle, who has suffered a torn oblique and may not return this season .

Player Movement and Roster Changes

The Detroit Tigers have promoted prized outfield prospect Max Clark from the minor leagues, scratching Casey Mize from his scheduled start as the team prepares for the trade deadline . Astros starter Tatsuya Imai will be shifted to the bullpen for the team's upcoming series against the Texas Rangers after struggling in his recent outings . The San Francisco Giants are withholding pay from outfielder Harrison Bader after he aggravated a left foot injury in a recent scooter crash . In a contract update, the Baltimore Orioles 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 .

Notable MLB News and Features

A collector in Florida recently pulled a rare 1-of-1 Shohei Ohtani Dual Gold Logoman autographed card, which was subsequently sold for $11 million to high-end sports card collector Matthew Allen . A new ESPN documentary, "The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani," is available, detailing the unraveling of Shohei Ohtani's relationship with his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara amidst a sports betting scheme . Fantasy baseball are advised to monitor closer stock, with Edwin Diaz reportedly set to return to action soon . The article "Deadline weekend update! Ranking MLB's top 100 trade deadline candidates -- and their best fits" highlights potential impact players available as the deadline looms .