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Last updated: August 3, 2026, 8:32 PM ET

MLB Trade Deadline Frenzy

The MLB trade deadline saw significant movement across the league as teams bolstered their rosters for the stretch run. The Phillies made a notable acquisition, bringing in three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the Giants, a move that prompted a shuffle in their outfield with Bryce Harper moving to right field to accommodate the new second baseman. The Padres shored up their starting rotation at the trade deadline, acquiring left-hander Robbie Ray from the Giants and right-hander Casey Mize from the Tigers. The Astros, who have surged into first place in the AL West, are finalizing a deal to acquire center fielder Daulton Varsho from the Blue Jays. The Rays acquired Freddy Peralta in a trade with the Mets in a move that gives Tampa Bay one of the AL's best rotations for the stretch run. The Yankees acquired infielder Luis Garcia Jr., who is hitting .283 with 23 homers and 76 RBIs, from the Nationals in exchange for four right-handed pitchers. The Cubs acquired right-hander Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the Mets for infielder Jefferson Rojas on Monday. The Mariners, who were in the market for a right-handed bat, are acquiring outfielder Taylor Ward in a trade with the Orioles. The White Sox are acquiring right-handed reliever Huascar Brazobán from the Mets in exchange for minor league pitchers Gabe Davis and Zach Franklin, a source told ESPN on Sunday night. The Brewers acquired right-hander Dustin May and left-hander JoJo Romero from the Cardinals and right-hander Antonio Sentazela from the Rockies. The Guardians have completed a trade with the Nationals to acquire left-hander Foster Griffin. The New York Yankees, tops in the American League wild-card race and set to open a series vs. the St. Louis Cardinals Monday night, acquired veteran outfielder Heliot Ramos from the San Francisco Giants. The Phillies are acquiring left-hander Brooks Raley from the Mets for two minor leaguers to strengthen their struggling bullpen. The Mets have offloaded a third relief pitcher at the trade deadline, moving right-hander Luke Weaver to the Pirates in exchange for infield prospect Sammy Stafura. The Angels sent outfielder Jo Adell to the Guardians on Monday for catching prospect Jacob Cozart. The San Francisco Giants traded veteran pitcher Tyler Mahle, to the Atlanta Braves, the clubs announced Sunday night, as the NL East's first-place team landed a 6-foot-3 right-hander who is 3-9 with a 5.40 ERA. The Blue Jays are acquiring right-hander Jose Soriano in a trade with the Angels.