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Last updated: August 1, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Trade Deadline Activity and Roster Moves

MLB trade deadline is approaching, and several teams are making moves to bolster their rosters or begin rebuilding. The Twins acquired starting pitcher Dean Kremer from the Orioles . In another deal the last-place Mets traded left-handed relief pitcher A.J. Minter to the Twins for prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick . The Guardians added relief help and outfield depth by acquiring right-handed pitcher Craig Yoho and switch-hitter Blake Perkins from the Brewers in exchange for minor league catcher Bo Naylor . Amidst catcher the Orioles secured Jake Rogers from the Tigers for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart . AL-worst Angels holding a 42-66 record, dealt reliever Chase Silseth and catcher Logan O'Hoppe to the Rangers for minor league 3B Angel Arredondo .

Injuries and Player Status Updates

Several players are dealing with injuries that have impacted their teams. The Mariners placed third baseman J.P. Crawford on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation . Red Sox baseman Willson Contreras exited a game for precautionary reasons after being struck on the side of his helmet by a 95 mph fastball . Outfielder Harrison is having his pay suspended by the Giants after aggravating a left foot injury in a scooter crash . Cubs reliever Hollowell was placed on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation, while left-hander Antoine Kelly was recalled from Triple-A Iowa . Orioles first Ryan Mountcastle's season is in doubt due to a torn oblique, complicating his recovery from an earlier left foot fracture . Rays starting Shane McClanahan is listed as day to day with back tightness after leaving a start early . Athletics first Nick Kurtz will undergo an MRI after leaving a game with a bruised forearm from being hit by a pitch . Royals first Vinnie Pasquantino, hitting .232 with 6 home runs, was placed on the 10-day IL with a sore right wrist . Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left a game with right hamstring tightness . Twins outfielder Buxton has returned to the injured list with a right hip impingement, the same injury that caused him to miss the All-Star Game . Buxton reaggravated this hip injury and left a victory in the fifth inning .

Team Performance and Managerial Comments

Teams are facing challenges and looking for solutions as the season progresses. The Phillies have dropped nine of twelve games since the All-Star break, prompting interim manager Don Mattingly to state, "now's the time that we're going to find out what we're made of" . Star player Harper indicated the Phillies "need some help" at the deadline, given their recent struggles . Yankees manager Boone expressed confidence in getting his injured stars back before the season concludes, even as the front office works to improve the team . Dodgers president Friedman is "very confident" Shohei Ohtani will return to pitch despite his ongoing knee issues . In a notable game, Kody Clemens hit a walk-off grand slam in the ninth inning to give the Twins a 4-3 victory over the Royals, who had been no-hit through six innings . The Marlins achieved their 21st comeback win of the year, rallying from a 6-0 deficit to beat the Phillies on a go-ahead pinch-hit homer by Griffin Conine in the eighth .

Player Milestones and Notable Performances

Prized outfield Max Clark made his MLB debut for the Tigers, recording three hits and an RBI in a team victory . Tarik Skubal in his final start for the Tigers, achieved his 1,000th career strikeout and received a standing ovation . Houston starter Imai is being moved to the bullpen for the Astros' weekend series against the Texas Rangers following a rough start . A significant memorabilia sale occurred when a collector pulled a 1-of-1 Shohei Ohtani Dual Gold Logoman autographed card and sold it for $11 million . The podcast "30 for 30: 'The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani'" is now available, detailing the unraveling of his relationship with interpreter Ippei Mizuhara amid a sports betting scheme .

League Trends and Trade Deadline Speculation

The league is experiencing a rise in hit batters, attributed to a focus on velocity, control issues, and a new approach to avoiding pitches . MLB Power saw little change at the top, but teams on the playoff bubble experienced movement as the trade deadline approached . Several teams the Yankees, Red Sox, Phillies, and Cubs, are identified as needing to make moves before the deadline . surrounds potential targets like Tarik Skubal, with discussions about his future with the Tigers and potential fits with other teams . The 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 . Fantasy baseball are advised on closer stock, with Edwin Diaz noted as set to return .