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Last updated: August 4, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Trade Deadline Frenzy: Pitchers and Prospects on the Move

The MLB trade deadline saw a flurry of activity as teams scrambled to bolster their rosters for the stretch run. The Los Angeles Dodgers made a significant splash by acquiring pitcher Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers, a move that has raised questions about whether the Dodgers are now an unstoppable force. Tigers president Scott Harris defended the timing of the Skubal trade, stating that waiting until the deadline for top players is not how the market functions. The Padres addressed their rotation needs by acquiring left-hander Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants and right-hander Casey Mize from the Tigers. The Guardians also strengthened their pitching staff, trading for Nationals All-Star Foster Griffin and acquiring outfielder Jo Adell and first baseman Nathaniel Lowe. The Blue Jays bolstered their rotation by trading for Angels right-hander Jose Soriano. The Rays acquired Freddy Peralta from the Mets, adding him to what is now one of the American League's strongest rotations. The White Sox acquired right-handed pitcher Luis Castillo from the Mariners for Seranthony Dominguez, Nolan Jones, and prospect Boston Smith.