MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: August 2, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Trade Deadline Frenzy Heats Up

The trade deadline landscape is taking shape with significant moves across the league. White Sox are acquiring right-handed pitcher Luis Castillo from the Mariners in a deal involving Seranthony Dominguez, Nolan Jones, and prospect Boston Smith. Tampa Bay its rotation by acquiring Freddy Peralta from the Mets. The Pirates, seeking bullpen help, have acquired reliever Camilo Doval from the Yankees. The Braves have added outfielder Lane Thomas and minor league left-hander Bailey Falter from the Royals in a four-player trade. The Twins have acquired starting pitcher Dean Kremer from the Orioles. The Guardians have acquired relief help and outfield depth from the Brewers, trading for right-handed pitcher Craig Yoho and switch-hitter Blake Perkins. last-place Mets have traded left-handed relief pitcher A.J. Minter to the Twins for prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick. The Orioles, dealing with catcher injuries, acquired Jake Rogers from the Tigers.

Pitching Aces and Prospect Movement

The addition of ace pitchers continues to be a major storyline as the trade deadline approaches. L.A. sent waves through baseball with another ace addition, with initial impressions of the Tarik Skubal blockbuster suggesting the Dodgers might be unstoppable. With a trade seemingly inevitable, Tarik Skubal tried to keep things normal during his last two days as a Tiger amid the chaos. Information continues to emerge regarding potential blockbuster deals, with Buster Olney and Jeff Passan hearing intel about top starters potentially being dealt following the Skubal trade. Beyond the major leaguers on the move, the deals also involve potential stars of tomorrow, with rankings of every prospect dealt before the 2026 MLB trade deadline shedding light on the future talent changing hands.

Injury Updates and Roster Moves

Several teams are dealing with significant injuries impacting their rosters. Athletics slugger Kurtz will see a hand specialist in Los Angeles regarding his injured right thumb and could be headed to the injured list. The Pirates placed Ryan O'Hearn on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to a strained left quad that is expected to cause him to miss six to eight weeks. Reynaldo Lopez a late scratch due to left knee inflammation on Saturday night against the Nationals and was later placed on the injured list. Giants second Luis Arraez was scratched from the lineup minutes before Saturday night's game against the Padres due to cramps as a precaution. The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder Luke Raley on the 10-day injured list on Saturday due to a left forearm strain. The Mariners have also placed third baseman J.P. Crawford on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation. The Cubs placed reliever Gavin Hollowell on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation and recalled left-hander Antoine Kelly from Triple-A Iowa. Orioles first Ryan Mountcastle has suffered a torn oblique during his recovery from an earlier left foot fracture and might not return this season. Rays starting Shane McClanahan is listed as day to day after leaving Thursday's victory against the Rangers in the fourth inning because of back tightness.

Player News and Milestone Celebrations

Carlos Correa's from surgery to repair a torn ankle tendon is progressing quicker than expected, and Houston's star infielder is not ruling out a return this season. Willson Contreras expected to be back in the lineup for the Red Sox Sunday after undergoing concussion testing. The Giants are suspending payment to injured outfielder Harrison Bader after he aggravated his injured left foot in a scooter crash last weekend. Houston starter Imai will pitch out of the bullpen for Houston's weekend series against the Texas Rangers after struggling in his last start. The Tigers called up prized outfield prospect Max Clark from the minor leagues and scratched Casey Mize from his scheduled start as they began their final series before the trade deadline. The Baltimore Orioles signed right-handed reliever Yennier Cano to a two-year contract extension for the 2027 and 2028 seasons, with a club option for 2029. Members of the 1986 World Series champion New York Mets celebrated the 40th anniversary of the franchise's last title Saturday.

Offensive Highlights and Market Dynamics

Clemens hit a walk-off grand slam with two outs and two strikes in the ninth inning, as the Twins beat the Royals 4-3 after being no-hit through six innings. A memorabilia collector in Florida pulled a 1-of-1 Shohei Ohtani Dual Gold Logoman autographed card and sold it for $11 million. Several teams are identified as needing to make a deal by trade deadline day, including the Yankees, Red Sox, Phillies, and Cubs. There are also wish lists for the Yankees and Mets, ranging from an extreme makeover in Queens to potentially acquiring Mason Miller in the Bronx.