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Last updated: July 31, 2026, 2:31 AM ET

Trade Deadline Activity Heats Up

The Mets have initiated their trade deadline maneuvers by dealing left-handed relief pitcher A.J. Minter to the Twins for prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick. In another move involving a struggling club, the last-place Angels traded reliever Chase Silseth and catcher Logan O'Hoppe to the Rangers for minor league infielder Angel Arredondo. The Orioles, dealing with catcher injuries, acquired Jake Rogers from the Tigers in exchange for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart.

Injury Bug Bites Multiple Teams

Several clubs are contending with significant injuries as the trade deadline approaches. Shohei Ohtani was scratched from the Dodgers' lineup due to lingering knee soreness, though manager Andrew Friedman expressed confidence in his eventual return to pitching was absent from lineup. The Rays' Shane McClanahan was pulled from his start with back tightness and is considered day-to-day. The Twins will be without outfielder Byron Buxton once again, as he landed back on the injured list with a recurring hip impingement. Red Sox infielder Curtis Mead suffered a non-displaced fracture in his left wrist and will be reevaluated in four weeks. The Athletics' Nick Kurtz will undergo an MRI after leaving a game with a bruised forearm from being hit by a pitch. The Giants' Casey Schmitt was diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his left knee after an MRI underwent an MRI. Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exited a game with right hamstring tightness. Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino was placed on the 10-day injured list with a sore right wrist. Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber is expected to miss a game due to illness. Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger will be sidelined for four to six weeks with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers and pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. are set for season-ending surgeries. Giants outfielder Harrison Bader is awaiting evaluation after a scooter crash exacerbated an existing foot injury. Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers has a broken toe and is out of the lineup. Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon was designated for assignment after struggling outings.

Notable Performances and Milestones

Kody Clemens delivered a dramatic walk-off grand slam with two outs and two strikes in the ninth inning, propelling the Twins to a 4-3 victory over the Royals after they had been no-hit through six innings. In a potential final start for the Tigers, Tarik Skubal received a standing ovation for his 1,000th career strikeout during Wednesday's game against the Orioles. The Marlins achieved their 21st comeback win of the season, rallying from a 6-0 deficit to beat the Phillies, thanks to a go-ahead pinch-hit homer from Griffin Conine in the eighth inning. This victory also ended the Marlins' franchise-record 12-game losing streak. Bryce Harper acknowledged the Phillies' need for reinforcements, stating "we've got to do better" as the team has lost nine of twelve games since the All-Star break.

Other League News

A rare 1-of-1 Shohei Ohtani Dual Gold Logoman autographed card was pulled by a collector in Florida and subsequently sold for over $10 million. The Mariners activated outfielder Rob Refsnyder from the injured list and designated pitcher Nick Kennedy for assignment. Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez was cleared to play after being hit by a pitch on Monday night. Fantasy managers are advised to monitor closer situations, with Edwin Diaz reportedly set to return. The rise in hit batters this season is being attributed to increased velocity, control issues, and a new philosophy among hitters.