MLB Baseball 3 Hours

Last updated: August 1, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Trade Deadline Moves and Roster Shuffles

The Minnesota Twins have bolstered their starting rotation by acquiring right-handed pitcher Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles . In another move the Cleveland Guardians have acquired relief pitcher Craig Yoho and outfielder Blake Perkins from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for minor league catcher Bo Naylor . The Baltimore Orioles have also secured a key piece of their bullpen, signing right-handed reliever Yennier Cano to a two-year contract extension that covers the 2027 and 2028 seasons, with a club option for 2029 .

Player Injuries and Bullpen Adjustments

The Seattle Mariners have placed third baseman J.P. Crawford on the 10-day injured list due to left wrist inflammation . Astros starter Tatsuya Imai will transition to the bullpen for the team's upcoming weekend series against the Texas Rangers following a difficult recent start . Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras exited their game against the Dodgers as a precautionary measure after being struck on the side of his helmet by a 95 mph fastball in the third inning . The San Francisco Giants are suspending payment to outfielder Harrison Bader, who aggravated a pre-existing left foot injury in a scooter accident last weekend .

Prospect Call-Ups and Notable Departures

The Detroit Tigers have called up prized outfield prospect Max Clark from the minor leagues, scratching Casey Mize from his scheduled start as the team approaches the trade deadline . ESPN MLB features a compelling "30 for 30" podcast episode titled "The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani," detailing the unraveling of Shohei Ohtani's relationship with his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara amidst a significant sports betting scheme . Additionally, an updated ranking of MLB's top 100 trade deadline candidates and their potential landing spots is available, highlighting significant names teams may target .