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Last updated: August 3, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

MLB Trade Deadline Frenzy

The Milwaukee Brewers are acquiring right-hander Dustin May and left-hander JoJo Romero from the Cardinals in exchange for multiple prospects, a source told ESPN. The Blue Jays are acquiring right-hander Jose Soriano in a trade with the Angels. The Astros, who have surged into first place in the AL West, are finalizing a deal to acquire center fielder Daulton Varsho from the Blue Jays, sources told ESPN. The Mets have offloaded a third relief pitcher at the trade deadline, moving right-hander Luke Weaver to the Pirates in exchange for infield prospect Sammy Stafura. The Padres, who desperately needed starting pitching help, have acquired left-hander Robbie Ray from the Giants, sources told ESPN.

The Boston Red Sox are acquiring three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. The Mariners, who were in the market for a right-handed bat, are acquiring outfielder Taylor Ward in a trade with the Orioles, sources told ESPN. In their latest trade move, the Angels sent outfielder Jo Adell to the Guardians on Monday for catching prospect Jacob Cozart. Luis Garcia Jr., who is hitting .283 with 23 homers and 76 RBIs, has been traded from the Nationals to the Yankees in exchange for four right-handed pitchers. The Phillies have acquired three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the Giants in a trade that has the second baseman joining his fifth team in five years. The Phillies are acquiring left-hander Brooks Raley from the Mets for two minor leaguers to strengthen their struggling bullpen.

The Rays acquired Freddy Peralta in a trade with the Mets in a move that gives Tampa Bay one of the AL's best rotations for the stretch run. White Sox are acquiring right-handed reliever Huascar Brazobán from the Mets in exchange for minor league pitchers Gabe Davis and Zach Franklin, a source told ESPN on Sunday night. White Sox are acquiring right-handed pitcher Luis Castillo from the Mariners for Seranthony Dominguez, Nolan Jones and prospect Boston Smith. Seeking bullpen in their quest to end an 11-year postseason drought, the Pirates have acquired reliever Camilo Doval in a trade with the Yankees, the teams announced Saturday. The Braves have acquired outfielder Lane Thomas and minor league left-hander Bailey Falter from the Royals in exchange for two minor league pitchers. The Twins have acquired starting pitcher Dean Kremer in a trade with 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 in exchange for minor league catcher Bo Naylor. The last-place Mets in what could be the first of many deals, traded left-handed relief pitcher A.J. Minter to the Twins for prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick. The Orioles, riddled by injuries at the catcher position, acquired Jake Rogers from the Tigers in exchange for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart.

Player News and Injury Updates

Bryce Harper will "ease" back into playing right field to help fix the Phillies' infield conundrum caused by the acquisition of second baseman Luis Arraez. Carlos Correa's recovery from surgery to repair a torn ankle tendon is progressing quicker than expected, and Houston's star infielder isn't ruling out a return this season. Red Sox held out Willson Contreras from Saturday night's 3-2 win over the Dodgers as he underwent concussion testing, but the All-Star is expected to be back in the lineup for Sunday's series finale. The Pirates placed Ryan O'Hearn on the 10-day injured list Saturday because of a strained left quad that is expected to cause him to miss six to eight weeks. Reynaldo Lopez was a late scratch due to left knee inflammation on Saturday night against the Nationals and later was placed on the injured list. Giants second baseman Luis Arraez was scratched from the lineup minutes before Saturday night's game against the Padres due to cramps. The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder Luke Raley on the 10-day injured list on Saturday due to a left forearm strain. 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 Tatsuya 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 Mariners have 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 baseman Ryan Mountcastle has suffered a torn oblique during his recovery from an earlier left foot fracture and might not return this season.

Transactions and Roster Moves

The San Francisco Giants traded veteran pitcher Tyler Mahle, to the Atlanta Braves, the clubs announced Sunday night, as the NL East's first-place team landed a 6-foot-3 right-hander who is 3-9 with a 3.80 ERA. Arizona's Tim Tawa tried to bunt to break up a Cleveland perfect game bid on Sunday, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said it was a perfectly acceptable decision even though tensions boiled over. Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz will see a hand specialist in Los Angeles on Monday about his injured right thumb and could be headed to the injured list. 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.

Other MLB Notes

Members of the 1986 World Series champion New York Mets celebrated the 40th anniversary of the franchise's last title Saturday. A memorabilia collector in Florida pulled a 1-of-1 Shohei Ohtani Dual Gold Logoman autographed card and proceeded to sell it for $11 million to high-end sports card collector Matthew Allen. Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski dragged the Angel Stadium grounds crew through the dirt Sunday, calling the pitching mound "awful" and a possible injury risk. With a trade seemingly inevitable, the two-time Cy Young winner tried to keep things normal amid the chaos. top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week include a pair of Tigers. From a batting champ to a pair of Mets, here are the players to watch -- and their best fits -- before the trade deadline. You know the major leaguers on the move -- but what about the potential stars of tomorrow headed the other way in those deals? Will Red Sox get their shortstop?