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Last updated: July 30, 2026, 11:34 AM ET

Trade Deadline Buzz Heats Up

With the MLB trade deadline just days away, several teams are facing significant pressure to make moves. The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are among the clubs that before Monday's deadline. In Queens, the Mets are looking for a potential makeover, while the Bronx Bombers may be eyeing a top closer like Mason Miller. The Philadelphia Phillies, meanwhile, are grappling with a recent slump, having dropped nine of their last twelve games since the All-Star break. Interim manager Don Mattingly acknowledged the team's struggles, stating, "now's the time that we're going to find out what we're made of". Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed optimism about getting injured stars back this season and remains confident in his team's ability to improve, "deal or no deal".

Injury Bug Bites Contenders

Several key players have recently landed on the injured list, impacting playoff hopefuls. Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has returned to the IL due to a right hip impingement, the same issue that forced him to miss the All-Star Game. In Kansas City, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino, who was hitting .232 with 6 home runs, was placed on the 10-day injured list with a sore right wrist. The Oakland Athletics are awaiting MRI results for first baseman Nick Kurtz, who with a bruised forearm after being hit by a pitch. On the pitching front, Edwin Diaz is reportedly set to return, a development fantasy baseball managers should be aware of.

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