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Last updated: August 1, 2026, 8:31 PM ET

Trade Deadline Activity Heats Up

The Minnesota Twins have been active, 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 New York Mets, receiving prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick in return. The Pittsburgh Pirates are seeking bullpen help and have acquired reliever Camilo Doval from the New York Yankees. The Guardians have also made moves, trading for right-handed pitcher Craig Yoho and switch-hitter Blake Perkins from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for minor league catcher Bo Naylor.

Player Injuries and Updates

Several teams are dealing with significant injuries, impacting their rosters. The Atlanta Braves had to make a spot start for Martin Perez after Reynaldo Lopez was scratched due to left knee inflammation on Saturday night against the Washington Nationals. The Pittsburgh Pirates placed Ryan O'Hearn on the 10-day injured list due to a strained left quad, with an expected absence of six to eight weeks. The Boston Red Sox saw first baseman Willson Contreras exit their game after being struck on the helmet by a 95 mph fastball, though it was for precautionary reasons. Outfielder Harrison of the San Francisco Giants is having his pay suspended after aggravating an injured left foot in a scooter crash. The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder Luke Raley on the 10-day injured list with a left forearm strain. Mariners third baseman J.P. Crawford was placed on the 10-day IL with left wrist inflammation. The Chicago Cubs placed reliever Gavin Hollowell on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation.

Prospect Watch and Contract News

trade deadline is also a time for evaluating prospects, with one ranking of every prospect dealt before the 2026 MLB trade deadline published. The Detroit Tigers called up prized outfield prospect Max Clark from the minor leagues, scratching Casey Mize from his scheduled start. In contract news the Baltimore Orioles signed right-handed reliever Yennier Cano to a two-year contract extension covering the 2027 and 2028 seasons, with a club option for 2029.

Other Team News

Astros infielder Carlos Correa's recovery from surgery to repair a torn ankle tendon is progressing faster than anticipated, and he has not ruled out a return this season. The Houston Astros are shifting starter Tatsuya Imai to the bullpen for their weekend series against the Texas Rangers after he struggled in his last outing. Members of the 1986 World Series champion New York Mets gathered to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the franchise's last title on Saturday.