MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: August 3, 2026, 8:31 AM ET

Trade Deadline Frenzy

The Rays acquired Freddy Peralta from the Mets, significantly strengthening Tampa Bay's rotation for the postseason push. (REF:2) In another deal involving the Mets, the White Sox are set to acquire reliever Huascar Brazobán in exchange for minor league pitchers Gabe Davis and Zach Franklin. (REF:4) The White Sox are also acquiring pitcher Luis Castillo from the Mariners for Seranthony Dominguez, Nolan Jones, and prospect Boston Smith. (REF:10) The Braves have been active, acquiring veteran pitcher Tyler Mahle, from the San Francisco Giants. (REF:8) They also acquired outfielder Lane Thomas and minor league left-hander Bailey Falter from the Royals in a four-player trade. (REF:16) The Pirates are seeking bullpen help and have acquired reliever Camilo Doval from the Yankees. (REF:14) The Yankees, in turn, have acquired infielder Luis Garcia Jr., who is hitting .283 with 23 homers and 76 RBIs, from the Nationals for four right-handed pitchers. (REF:7) The Twins have acquired starting pitcher Dean Kremer from the Orioles. (REF:25) The Guardians have acquired right-handed pitcher Craig Yoho and switch-hitter Blake Perkins from the Brewers in exchange for minor league catcher Bo Naylor. (REF:26) The last-place Mets have traded left-handed relief pitcher A.J. Minter to the Twins for prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick. (REF:33) The Orioles, dealing with catcher injuries, acquired Jake Rogers from the Tigers in exchange for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart. (REF:35)

Injury Updates and Player News

Several players are dealing with injuries that could impact their teams' prospects. Athletics slugger Kurtz will see a hand specialist in Los Angeles regarding his injured right thumb and may be headed to the injured list. (REF:11) The Pirates placed Ryan O'Hearn on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to a strained left quad, with an expected absence of six to eight weeks. (REF:19) Braves RHP Lopez was scratched from Saturday night's game against the Nationals due to left knee inflammation and has been placed on the injured list. (REF:20) Giants second baseman Luis Arraez was scratched from the lineup minutes before Saturday night's game against the Padres due to cramps as a precaution. (REF:21) The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder Luke Raley on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to a left forearm strain. (REF:22) The Giants are suspending payment to injured outfielder Harrison Bader after he aggravated his injured left foot in a scooter crash. (REF:27) Houston starter Tatsuya Imai will pitch out of the bullpen for Houston's weekend series against the Texas Rangers after struggling in his last start. (REF:28) The Mariners have placed third baseman J.P. Crawford on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation. (REF:30) Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle has suffered a torn oblique during his recovery from an earlier left foot fracture and his season is in doubt. (REF:34) Cubs reliever Gavin Hollowell has been placed on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation, and left-hander Antoine Kelly has been recalled from Triple-A Iowa. (REF:32)

Player Performance and Milestones

Despite the trade deadline frenzy, some players are delivering notable performances. Luis Garcia Jr., acquired by the Yankees, is hitting .283 with 23 homers and 76 RBIs. (REF:7) The Tigers called up prized outfield prospect Max Clark from the minor leagues for their final series before the trade deadline. (REF:29) 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. (REF:37) In a significant off-field development, a memorabilia collector in Florida pulled a 1-of-1 Shohei Ohtani Dual Gold Logoman autographed card and sold it for $11 million to collector Matthew Allen. (REF:36) The story of Shohei Ohtani's relationship with his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara and its unraveling amid a massive sports betting scheme is being explored in ESPN's "30 for 30: 'The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani'". (REF:3)

Team News and Contract Extensions

Teams are also making roster adjustments and securing future talent. The Baltimore 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. (REF:31) Members of the 1986 World Series champion New York Mets celebrated the 40th anniversary of the franchise's last title on Saturday. (REF:23) Carlos Correa's recovery from surgery to repair a torn ankle tendon is progressing quicker than expected, and the Astros star infielder has not ruled out a return this season. (REF:15) Red Sox held out Willson Contreras from Saturday night's game as he underwent concussion testing, but the All-Star is expected back in the lineup for Sunday's series finale. (REF:17)

Trade Deadline Intel and Prospect Rankings

Speculation and analysis surrounding the trade deadline continue to dominate headlines. ESPN's Buster Olney and Jeff Passan are sharing the latest information on potential deals, including whether the Red Sox will acquire a shortstop and which top starters might be moved following the Tarik Skubal blockbuster. (REF:6) Skubal's final days as a Tiger amid an inevitable trade are also being detailed, with the two-time Cy Young winner attempting to maintain normalcy. (REF:12) The impact of potential blockbuster trades, such as the one involving Skubal, is being analyzed, with initial impressions suggesting the Dodgers might become even more formidable. (REF:13) ESPN is also ranking the top trade deadline candidates and their potential fits with different teams, highlighting difference-makers who could be targeted. (REF:5) Furthermore, ESPN is ranking every prospect dealt before the 2026 MLB trade deadline, focusing on the potential stars heading the other way in these deals. (REF:18)

Notable Game Moments

A notable incident occurred on Sunday when Arizona's Tim Tawa attempted to bunt to break up a perfect game bid by a Cleveland pitcher. (REF:9) Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo defended Tawa's decision, stating it was acceptable even though tensions were high. (REF:9) The Tigers began their final series before the trade deadline with a win, as prized outfield prospect Max Clark made his MLB debut and Casey Mize was scratched from his scheduled start. (REF:29)