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Last updated: August 1, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

Trade Deadline Frenzy Heats Up

MLB trade deadline is approaching, and teams are already making moves to bolster their rosters. The Minnesota Twins have acquired starting pitcher Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles, adding depth to their rotation . In another significant deal, the New York Mets traded left-handed relief pitcher A.J. Minter to the Twins for prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick, signaling the start of what could be multiple transactions for the last-place club . The Cleveland Guardians also made moves, acquiring right-handed pitcher Craig Yoho and switch-hitter Blake Perkins from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for minor league catcher Bo Naylor . The Detroit Tigers have called up prized outfield prospect Max Clark from the minor leagues, and Casey Mize was scratched from his scheduled start . The Baltimore Orioles facing catcher injuries, have acquired Jake Rogers from the Tigers for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart .

Prospect Watch and Roster Moves

As the trade deadline looms, attention is also turning to the top prospects who could be on the move. Rankings of the top 100 trade deadline candidates have been updated, highlighting potential stars like Spencer Skubal and a new crop of shortstops available for acquisition . Beyond potential pieces, several teams are dealing with roster adjustments due to injuries and performance. Houston Astros starter Tatsuya Imai has been shifted to the bullpen after a difficult recent start . The Seattle Mariners have placed third baseman J.P. Crawford on the 10-day injured list due to left wrist inflammation . Red Sox baseman Willson Contreras exited a game as a precaution after being struck on the helmet by a 95 mph fastball . The Chicago Cubs have placed reliever Gavin Hollowell on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation and recalled left-hander Antoine Kelly from Triple-A Iowa .

Injury Updates and Contract News

Several players are currently sidelined with injuries, impacting their teams' strategies. The San Francisco Giants are suspending payment to outfielder Harrison Bader after he aggravated a left foot injury in a scooter crash . Baltimore Orioles, first baseman Ryan Mountcastle's season is in doubt due to a torn oblique sustained during his recovery from a prior left foot fracture . On the contract front, the Baltimore Orioles have signed reliever Yennier Cano to a two-year contract extension, covering the 2027 and 2028 seasons, with a club option for 2029 .

Unique Stories and Collectibles

Away from the field of play, unique stories continue to emerge. A collector in Florida has 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 . Listeners can tune into "30 for 30: 'The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani'" to learn about the unraveling of Shohei Ohtani's relationship with his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara amid a significant sports betting scheme . The Detroit Tigers celebrated a strong performance from prized outfield prospect Max Clark in his MLB debut, where he recorded three hits and an RBI as the team secured a comfortable victory .