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Last updated: August 4, 2026, 2:32 AM ET

MLB Trade Deadline Moves

The San Diego Padres significantly bolstered their starting rotation by acquiring left-hander Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants and right-hander Casey Mize from the Detroit Tigers at the trade deadline. The Cleveland Guardians also made moves to improve their pitching, completing a trade with the Washington Nationals for left-hander Foster Griffin. Additionally, Guardians acquired outfielder Jo Adell and first baseman Nathaniel Lowe in separate transactions. Tigers president Scott Harris defended the team's decision to trade pitcher Tarik Skubal before the deadline, stating that markets for top players do not typically function that way. Fantasy baseball players looking for waiver wire additions might consider picking up a pair of Tigers players following the Skubal trade.

Prospect Call-Ups and Roster Changes

The New York Yankees are preparing to call up their top prospect, George Lombard Jr., on Tuesday. This move comes after the Yankees optioned shortstop Anthony Volpe to Triple-A. The 2026 MLB trade deadline has now passed, with teams evaluating their successes and failures during this period.