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Last updated: August 3, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

MLB Trade Deadline Frenzy

The Major League Baseball trade deadline saw a flurry of activity across the league as teams jostled for position. The Phillies acquired three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the Giants, a move that prompted Bryce Harper to shift back to right field to accommodate the new second baseman their pitching staff by acquiring right-hander Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the Mets for infielder Jefferson Rojas. The Padres shored up their starting rotation at the trade deadline, acquiring left-hander Robbie Ray from the Giants and right-hander Casey Mize from the Tigers. The Brewers acquired right-hander Dustin May and left-hander JoJo Romero from the Cardinals, along with right-hander Antonio Sentazela from the Rockies. The Guardians completed a trade with the Nationals to acquire left-hander Foster Griffin. The New York Yankees, leading the American League wild-card race, added outfielder depth by acquiring veteran outfielder Heliot Ramos from the San Francisco Giants. The Red Sox made a significant move by acquiring three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles in a deadline day deal. The Astros, surging into first place in the AL West, are finalizing a deal to acquire center fielder Daulton Varsho from the Blue Jays. The Blue Jays also acquired right-hander Jose Soriano in a trade with the Angels to bolster their rotation. The Mets offloaded another relief pitcher, trading right-hander Luke Weaver to the Pirates in exchange for infield prospect Sammy Stafura. The Los Angeles Dodgers sent shock waves through baseball with another ace addition, with initial impressions suggesting they could be unstoppable. The Mariners, in need of a right-handed bat, are acquiring outfielder Taylor Ward in a trade with the Orioles. The Angels sent outfielder Jo Adell to the Guardians on Monday for catching prospect Jacob Cozart. The Yankees acquired infielder Luis Garcia Jr., who is hitting .283 with 23 homers and 76 RBIs, from the Nationals in exchange for four right-handed pitchers. The Phillies are also 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, 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. The San Francisco Giants traded veteran pitcher Tyler Mahle, to the Atlanta Braves, who are the NL East's first-place team. White Sox are acquiring right-handed pitcher Luis Castillo from the Mariners for Seranthony Dominguez, Nolan Jones and prospect Boston Smith. Seeking bullpen help, the Pirates have acquired reliever Camilo Doval in a trade with the Yankees. 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. The last-place Mets traded left-handed relief pitcher A.J. Minter to the Twins for prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick. 2026 trade deadline has passed, with some teams hitting it out of the park and others swinging and missing.

Player News and Injury Updates

Brewers ace Misiorowski dragged the Angel Stadium grounds crew through the dirt Sunday, calling the pitching mound "awful" and a possible injury risk. 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. 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. The Red Sox held out Willson Contreras from Saturday night's game 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.

Milestone Celebrations and Historical Notes

Members of the 1986 World Series champion New York Mets celebrated the 40th anniversary of the franchise's last title Saturday.

Other Baseball News

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.