MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 24, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Trade Deadline Buzz and Roster Moves

The trade deadline is approaching, and teams are making moves to bolster their rosters. The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired reliever Ron Marinaccio from the San Diego Padres in exchange for signing bonus pool considerations. Meanwhile, the Mets have made injured pitcher Clay Holmes available in trade talks, with Holmes expressing a desire to pitch wherever he can perform at his best. The Guardians activated outfielder Angel Martinez from the injured list and left-handed reliever Tim Herrin. In other roster news, Brewers infielder David Hamilton has been activated after recovering from a hamstring strain activated from the injured list, and the Brewers are monitoring Jacob Misiorowski's workload following a layoff.

Injury Updates and Player Availability

Several teams are dealing with significant injuries. Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. could be nearing a return from the injured list for Atlanta's series starting Friday. Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has landed on the injured list for the first time in his career with lower back tightness gone on the injured list. The Athletics placed right-hander J.T. Ginn on the IL with a blister and rookie infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer on the IL following emergency surgery for a ruptured testicle. Cubs reliever Trent Thornton is day-to-day with a bruised heel after being struck by a comebacker. Guardians third baseman José Ramírez was activated from the IL after a five-week absence. White Sox catcher Kyle Teel is expected to miss significant time with a high ankle sprain. Rangers third baseman Josh Jung left a game early due to left calf tightness. Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty was placed on the IL with inflammation. The Rangers' third-round draft pick, Brody Bumila, will require Tommy John surgery.

Team Performances and Standings

The Boston Red Sox are on a remarkable run, extending their winning streak to 14 games with a walk-off homer from Caleb Durbin. This surge has ignited discussions about whether their turnaround is sustainable. Power Rankings have seen a shake-up, with an American League contender making its debut in the top 10. Salvador Perez tied the Royals' franchise home run record with his 317th career homer.

League Matters and Future Outlook

Discussions continue regarding the Collective Bargaining Agreement, salary cap, and other league-wide issues as owners and players negotiate. The MLB Players Association has voiced opposition to MLB's proposed changes to the draft, which included cutting rounds and reducing signing bonuses. Pete Crow-Armstrong leads the projected allocation of the 2026 Major League Baseball pre-arbitration bonus pool. Dynasty rankings are also being assessed, looking at top players for the next five to ten years. Rintaro Sasaki chose to sign with the Miami Marlins, citing the quickest path to the major leagues. In a significant ownership development, Mark Cuban's investment group has purchased a minority stake in the Athletics. President Donald Trump hosted the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House. Tarik Skubal expressed his desire to finish the season with the Detroit Tigers and win the World Series.