MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: August 2, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Trade Deadline Frenzy Continues with Pitching Moves

White Sox are acquiring right-handed pitcher Luis Castillo from the Mariners for Seranthony Dominguez, Nolan Jones, and prospect Boston Smith. Tampa Bay acquiring Freddy Peralta in a trade with the Mets, a move that bolsters their rotation for the stretch run. The Pirates have acquired reliever Camilo Doval from the Yankees to bolster their bullpen. The Braves have acquired outfielder Lane Thomas and minor league left-hander Bailey Falter from the Royals in exchange for two minor league pitchers.

Star Players and Injury Updates

Athletics slugger Kurtz will see a hand specialist in Los Angeles on Monday regarding his injured right thumb and could be headed to the injured list. Carlos Correa's from surgery to repair a torn ankle tendon is progressing quicker than expected, and Houston's star infielder isn't ruling out a return this season. Red Sox held out Willson Contreras from Saturday night's 3-2 win over the Dodgers as he underwent concussion testing, but the All-Star is expected to be back in the lineup for Sunday's series finale.

Blockbuster Deals and Prospect Valuations

The Los Angeles Dodgers sent shock waves through baseball with another ace addition, with initial impressions suggesting they may be unstoppable. With a trade seemingly inevitable, Tarik Skubal tried to keep things normal amid the chaos during his last two days as a Tiger. Analysts are also ranking every prospect dealt before the 2026 MLB trade deadline, highlighting the potential stars of tomorrow heading the other way in major deals. Last-minute MLB deadline intel from Buster Olney and Jeff Passan suggests ongoing speculation about potential shortstop acquisitions for the Red Sox and which top starters might be dealt following the Skubal blockbuster.