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Last updated: July 31, 2026, 5:31 PM ET

Trade Deadline Buzz and Roster Moves

MLB trade deadline is fast approaching, and several teams are making moves or are expected to. The Mets have already begun dealing, sending left-handed relief pitcher A.J. Minter to the Twins for prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick . The Orioles, dealing with catcher injuries the Tigers in exchange for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart who hold the AL's worst record at 42-66, traded reliever Chase Silseth and catcher Logan O'Hoppe to the Rangers for minor league 3B Angel Arredondo designated veteran pitcher Jameson Taillon for assignment .

Player Injuries and Availability

Several key players are dealing with injuries or have been sidelined. Shohei Ohtani was held out of the Dodgers' lineup as a precaution due to lingering soreness in his left knee, though manager Dave Roberts expects him to return Friday pitcher Shane McClanahan is considered day to day after exiting his start with back tightness Byron Buxton has returned to the injured list with a right hip impingement, the same injury that caused him to miss the All-Star Game . Newly acquired Red Curtis Mead has a non-displaced fracture in his left wrist and will be reevaluated in four weeks fielder Harrison Bader is awaiting evaluation after a scooter crash exacerbated an existing left foot injury . Giants infielder Casey Schmitt will miss an undetermined amount of time after an MRI in his left knee baseman Jake Bauers has a broken big toe on his right foot and was out of the lineup slugger Esmerlyn Valdez was back in the lineup after being hit by a pitch on his left hand Kyle Schwarber was expected to miss Tuesday's game due to illness outfielder Cody Bellinger will be sidelined for four to six weeks with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Tuesday's game with right hamstring tightness baseman Nick Kurtz will undergo an MRI on his forearm after being hit by a pitch baseman Vinnie Pasquantino was placed on the 10-day injured list with a sore right wrist .

Team Performance and Standings

Amidst trade deadline speculation, some teams are experiencing slumps while others are surging. The Phillies have dropped nine of their last twelve games since the All-Star break, with interim manager Don Mattingly stating, "We've got to do better" acknowledged that the Phillies "need some help" at the deadline given their recent performance however, ended their franchise-record 12-game losing streak with a comeback win against the Phillies hit a go-ahead pinch-hit homer in the eighth inning for Miami's 21st comeback win of the season . MLB Power Rankings the top, but teams on the bubble of the wild-card race experienced significant movement as the deadline approaches .

Pitching Notes and Individual Performances

Tarik Skubal in his final start for the Tigers, received a standing ovation for his 1,000th career strikeout during Wednesday's game against the Orioles . Former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber of the Blue Jays just two-thirds of an inning on Tuesday provided a dramatic moment for the Twins, hitting a walk-off grand slam with two outs and two strikes in the ninth inning to defeat the Royals 4-3 .

Other Noteworthy Items

A 1-of-1 Shohei Ohtani Dual Gold Logoman autographed card was pulled by a collector and for 30 podcast titled "The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani" is available, detailing the unraveling of his relationship with his former interpreter amid a sports betting scheme . The rise of hit batters in MLB is being attributed to control, and a "just wear it" mentality .