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

Trade Deadline Buzz Intensifies with Key Acquisitions and Player Movement

The Minnesota Twins have bolstered their pitching staff by acquiring starting right-handed pitcher Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles . In a separate move, the Cleveland Guardians have added to their relief corps and outfield depth, trading for right-handed pitcher Craig Yoho and switch-hitter Blake Perkins from the Milwaukee Brewers . The Baltimore Orioles have also secured a key arm for their bullpen, signing right-handed reliever Yennier Cano to a two-year contract extension covering the 2027 and 2028 seasons, with a club option for 2029 .

Injury Report and Roster Adjustments Impact Teams

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 pitching out of 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 injured outfielder Harrison Bader after he re-aggravated a left foot injury in a scooter crash last weekend .

Prospects Debut and Notable MLB Storylines Emerge

The Detroit Tigers called up prized outfield prospect Max Clark from the minor leagues for their final series before the trade deadline, scratching Casey Mize from his scheduled start to accommodate the move . A significant off-field storyline continues to unfold with the release of "The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani," a 30 for 30 podcast episode detailing the unraveling of Shohei Ohtani's relationship with his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara amid a massive sports betting scheme . As the trade deadline approaches, ESPN's analysis highlights the top 100 trade deadline candidates and their potential landing spots, with new difference-makers emerging at the top of the rankings .