MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: August 1, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Trade Deadline Frenzy and Roster Moves

MLB trade deadline is rapidly approaching, with teams actively making moves to bolster their rosters. The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired reliever Camilo Doval from the Yankees, seeking to improve their bullpen in their pursuit of an 11-year postseason drought. The Seattle Mariners have placed outfielder Luke Raley on the 10-day injured list due to a left forearm strain. Mariners third baseman J.P. Crawford has been placed on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation. The Minnesota Twins have acquired starting pitcher Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles. The Cleveland Guardians have traded for relief pitcher Craig Yoho and switch-hitter Blake Perkins from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for minor league catcher Bo Naylor. last-place New York Mets have initiated their trading spree by sending left-handed relief pitcher A.J. Minter to the Twins for prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick. The Baltimore Orioles facing catcher injuries, have acquired Jake Rogers from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart. The American League-worst Los Angeles Angels traded reliever Chase Silseth and catcher Logan O'Hoppe to the Texas Rangers for minor league third baseman Angel Arredondo.

Injuries and Player Status Updates

Several players have been placed on the injured list or are dealing with new ailments. The San Francisco Giants are suspending payment to outfielder Harrison Bader after he aggravated his injured left foot in a scooter crash. Cubs reliever Hollowell has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, while left-hander Antoine Kelly was recalled from Triple-A Iowa. Orioles first Ryan Mountcastle's season is in doubt after suffering a torn oblique during his recovery from an earlier left foot fracture. Red Sox baseman Willson Contreras exited a game after being struck on the helmet by a 95 mph fastball and was removed for precautionary reasons. Rays starting Shane McClanahan is listed as day to day after leaving a start with back tightness in the fourth inning. 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. Royals first Vinnie Pasquantino, who is hitting .232 with 6 home runs, was placed on the 10-day injured list with a sore right wrist. Athletics first Nick Kurtz will undergo an MRI after leaving a game with a bruised forearm from being hit by a pitch.

Prospects and Emerging Stars

Prized outfield Max Clark made his MLB debut for the Detroit Tigers, with Casey Mize scratched from his scheduled start. Houston starter Imai has been shifted to the bullpen for the team's weekend series against the Texas Rangers after struggling in his recent outing. A significant development in the memorabilia world saw a 1-of-1 Shohei Ohtani Dual Gold Logoman autographed card pulled by a collector and sold for $11 million to high-end sports card collector Matthew Allen. The story of Shohei Ohtani's relationship with his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara and the alleged sports betting scheme continues to be a significant narrative. Dodgers executive Friedman expressed confidence that Shohei Ohtani will eventually return to pitching despite his ongoing knee issues.

Team Performance and Outlooks

The Philadelphia Phillies are facing a challenging stretch, with interim manager Don Mattingly stating that "now's the time that we're going to find out what we're made of" after the team has lost nine of twelve games since the All-Star break. The Miami Marlins achieved their 21st comeback victory of the season when Griffin Conine hit a go-ahead pinch-hit homer in the eighth inning, rallying from a 6-0 deficit to defeat the Phillies. In a notable game, Kody Clemens hit a walk-off grand slam with two outs and two strikes in the ninth inning, leading the Twins to a 4-3 victory over the Royals after being no-hit through six innings. Tarik Skubal a standing ovation after recording his 1,000th career strikeout during a game against the Orioles, in what could potentially be his final start for the Tigers. Yankees manager Boone remains confident that his injured stars will return before the season's end, regardless of potential trade deadline acquisitions. MLB Power saw little change at the top in Week, but teams on the fringe of the playoff race experienced significant movement as the trade deadline approached.

Contract Extensions and Future Planning

The Baltimore Orioles have signed right-handed reliever Yennier Cano to a two-year contract extension covering the 2027 and 2028 seasons, with a club option for 2029. The discussion around potential trade deadline targets includes identifying a new star shortstop and assessing players like Tarik Skubal. Several teams the Yankees, Red Sox, Phillies, and Cubs, are identified as needing to make significant moves before the trade deadline. New York Yankees and New York Mets are both looking to make impactful deals before the deadline. Fantasy baseball are advised to monitor the status of closers, with Edwin Diaz reportedly set to return.