MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: August 6, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Trade Deadline Fallout and Player Movement

The MLB trade deadline saw significant player movement across the league, reshaping rosters and impacting playoff races. The Dodgers bolstered their already formidable pitching staff by acquiring ace Tarik Skubal. Skubal, who is expected to make his Dodgers debut, stated he doesn't "really sympathize with people that blame the Dodgers for anything they've done," adding, "Every team could trade for me." The Dodgers are now considered strong favorites to win the World Series. In other pitching news, the Red Sox acquired three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles. Rutschman expressed that he is just trying to fit in with the surging Red Sox team. The Braves, despite criticism for not acquiring a top-tier starting pitcher, have seen strong performances from Bryce Elder and Grant Holmes. The Cubs acquired right-hander Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the Mets. Kevin Gausman expected to make his Cubs debut on Friday and expressed happiness to be in Chicago. The Phillies acquired three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the Giants, marking his fifth team in five years. Bryce Harper will move to right field for the remainder of the season following the Phillies' acquisition of Arraez. The Guardians acquired left-hander Foster Griffin from the Nationals, along with outfielder Jo Adell and first baseman Nathaniel Lowe. The Astros acquired center fielder Daulton Varsho from the Blue Jays and have surged into first place in the AL West. Yankees acquired infielder Luis Garcia Jr. from the Nationals in exchange for four right-handed pitchers. New York acquired veteran outfielder Heliot Ramos from the San Francisco Giants to add depth. The Mariners released veteran catcher Mitch Garver and outfielder Rob Refsnyder. They also outfielder Taylor Ward from the Orioles to add a right-handed bat. The Pirates released veteran designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, who was hitting .203 with eight home runs. The Brewers acquired right-hander Dustin May and left-hander JoJo Romero from the Cardinals. Rookie right-hander Sproat was sent to Triple-A following the acquisition of May. The Blue Jays acquired right-hander Jose Soriano in a trade with the Angels. The Padres acquired left-hander Robbie Ray from the Giants and right-hander Casey Mize from the Tigers to address their rotation issues. The Phillies acquired left-hander Brooks Raley from the Mets to strengthen their bullpen.

Injury Updates and Player Status

Several teams are dealing with injuries to key players, impacting their lineups and rotations. Twins ace Joe Ryan is returning to Minnesota for evaluation of a potential injury after a difficult start Tuesday. Reds right-hander Greene has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow soreness, having only made five starts since his last IL stint. Dodgers catcher Rushing has a slight tear in the UCL of his right elbow, according to follow-up testing. Padres RHP Pivetta exited his first rehab outing with minor tightness in his right elbow. Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage left his start Tuesday after only two innings due to left knee discomfort. Cardinals All-Star fielder Jordan Walker was scratched from the lineup Tuesday with right knee inflammation. Nationals All-Star outfielder James Wood was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain. Athletics first Nick Kurtz was placed on the 10-day IL with a strained thumb, while left-hander Jeffrey Springs went on the 15-day IL with hip discomfort. Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet is open to a relief role if he can recover from his injury in time for the stretch run. Mariners reliever Speier was ejected after hitting the Tigers' Gleyber Torres with a pitch, which caused benches and bullpens to clear. Royals activated shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. from the injured list Tuesday after a two-week absence due to back tightness.

Individual Performances and Milestones

Notable individual performances and milestones have highlighted recent games. Pete Crow-Armstrong emerged as an NL MVP candidate after hitting two home runs in a win against the Dodgers, a game where Shohei Ohtani also hit two home runs. Sonny Gray his AL-leading 14th victory on Wednesday, pitching six innings of three-hit ball with eight strikeouts in a 4-0 win over the White Sox. Mets rookie Yan had a viral celebration after recording his first strikeout. George Lombard Jr. became the third-youngest Yankee to homer in his first game, a feat accomplished on the same night his brother also homered in his professional debut. Two-time Cy Award winner Tarik Skubal didn't have his best stuff in his Los Angeles debut, but the Dodgers offered little run support in a loss. Despite a loss Skubal was deemed "plenty good" in his L.A. debut. Infielder Angel Cleveland's top prospect, has been called up by the Guardians with a .309 batting average at Triple-A Columbus. Left fielder Moniak, hitting .277 with 18 home runs and 49 RBIs, has reached a two-year extension with the Rockies through 2028.