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Last updated: August 5, 2026, 11:32 PM ET

Player Health and Injury Updates

Reds right-hander Greene has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow soreness. Greene has only managed to make five starts since his previous return from the injured list. Dodgers catcher Rushing is dealing with a slight tear in the UCL of his right elbow, according to follow-up testing. Twins ace Ryan is returning to Minnesota for evaluation of a potential injury after a difficult outing Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals. Red Sox Garrett Crochet, sidelined since late April with an injury, has indicated he is open to a relief role if he can recover in time for the team's stretch run.

Trade Deadline Analysis and Player Movement

The New York Yankees made no significant moves at the trade deadline, entering and exiting the period with unanswered questions. Some teams bolstered their rosters for postseason runs, while others are to future fantasy trade deadlines. designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, who was hitting just .203 with eight home runs, has been released by the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates have called up Simon to replace Ozuna on the roster. Cleveland has called up infielder Angel Genao, their top prospect per ESPN rankings, who is hitting .309 at Triple-A Columbus. The Guardians also designated Arias for assignment.

Standout Performances and Team Dynamics

Pete Crow-Armstrong is emerging as a leading candidate for NL MVP following a two-home run performance in a victory over the Dodgers. In that same game, Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani also hit two home runs. Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta reportedly facilitated a meeting in June between Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor to address their strained relationship. Kevin Gausman expressed happiness about joining the Chicago Cubs and is slated to make his debut on Friday. 2026 MLB trade deadline has passed, prompting discussions about the biggest winners and losers of the period. Awards have also been given out for the teams with the most compelling storylines surrounding the 2026 deadline.