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The New York Yankees have traded infielder Oswald Peraza to the Los Angeles Angels in a deadline move. In exchange, the Yankees will receive minor league outfielder Wilberson De Pena and international bonus pool money. Peraza, 25, was once a highly-touted prospect but has struggled at the major league level over the past four seasons, batting .152 with a .452 OPS in 71 games this year.
Outfielder Mike Yastrzemski, a 34-year-old who spent his entire seven-year MLB career with the San Francisco Giants since 2019, was traded to the Kansas City Royals just before the 2025 trade deadline. Following the trade, Yastrzemski posted an emotional farewell to San Francisco fans in an Instagram post. This season, he is hitting .231 with 8 home runs and 28 RBIs.
The Chicago Cubs have acquired super utility player Willi Castro from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Double-A pitchers Ryan Gallagher and Sam Armstrong. Castro, 28, has played six positions for Minnesota this season and is expected to primarily play third base for Chicago, splitting time with Matt Shaw. A career .245 hitter, Castro was named the Twins' Most Valuable Player in 2024 and is eligible for free agency at the end of this year.
The Detroit Tigers have acquired right-handed starting pitcher Charlie Morton from the Baltimore Orioles, marking their second rotation addition before the trade deadline. The 41-year-old, a two-time World Series champion and All-Star, has significantly improved his performance since rejoining the Orioles' rotation in late May, posting a 7-1 record with a 3.66 ERA.
The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired pitcher Adrian Houser from the Chicago White Sox. Houser, 32, began the 2025 season with the Texas Rangers' Triple-A affiliate before being released and subsequently excelling with the White Sox, where he posted a 2.10 ERA in 11 starts. This season, he holds a 6-2 record with 47 strikeouts in 68 2/3 innings pitched.
The New York Yankees have acquired reliever Camilo Doval from the San Francisco Giants, bolstering their bullpen ahead of the stretch run. The 28-year-old, a former All-Star closer who recorded 39 saves in 2023, has posted a 3.09 ERA with 50 strikeouts in 47 appearances this season, marking a strong rebound from his 2024 struggles. Doval saved 107 games during his five seasons with the Giants.
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda, a first-time All-Star, exited Thursday's game against the Yankees. He sustained a left wrist injury after colliding with Giancarlo Stanton in the fifth inning, resulting in him dropping the ball and his mitt before clutching his wrist in pain. The 27-year-old had been slashing .315/.393/.478 with 12 home runs and 53 RBI entering the afternoon and added an RBI single in the fourth inning. He was subsequently replaced by Brandon Lowe.
New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton is on a hot streak, having recorded one or more hits in eight of his last nine games. He is slashing .289/.366/.530 against right-handed pitching this season and recently showed a strong performance in a day game with 10 hits, including a double, two home runs, and five RBI. During Thursday's game, Stanton collided with Jonathan Aranda, leading to Aranda's injury.
First baseman Ryan O'Hearn has been acquired by the San Diego Padres from the Baltimore Orioles as part of a trade that also included Ramon Laureano. The All-Star, known as a high-end platoon bat punishing right-handed pitching, is having a career year, currently boasting a .283 average, 13 home runs, 43 RBI, and 42 walks. Despite his overall success, he has cooled off recently, hitting just .224 since the end of May. O'Hearn also provides lineup versatility at first base, outfield, and DH, and will be a free agent at the end of the season.
The New York Yankees have agreed to acquire two-time All-Star closer David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates to fortify their bullpen, which had a 4.24 ERA. Bednar, 30, has rebounded with a 2.37 ERA and is perfect in 17 save opportunities this season, having also recorded 51 strikeouts in 38 innings. In exchange, the Pirates will receive Yankees prospects Rafael Flores, Edgleen Perez, and Brian Sanchez, with Bednar under club control through 2026.
The New York Yankees have acquired right-handed reliever Jake Bird from the Colorado Rockies, further bolstering their bullpen. In exchange, the Rockies will receive Yankees prospects Roc Riggio, a second baseman ranked No. 10 in the Yankees' system, and left-handed pitcher Ben Shields, ranked No. 28. Bird, 29, is in his fourth professional season and will remain under club control through the 2028 season.
The San Diego Padres have acquired catcher Freddy Fermin from the Kansas City Royals in a trade completed roughly three hours before the trade deadline. Fermin, 30, provides a modest offensive boost with a .255/.309/.339 slash line this season, along with a defensive upgrade featuring one of the best pop times and above-average pitch framing and blocking. He is controllable through 2029, offering San Diego a younger option behind the plate.
The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired Gold Glove outfielder Harrison Bader from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for minor league prospects Hendry Mendez and Geremy Villoria. The 31-year-old, a 2021 Gold Glove winner, is a strong defender across all outfield spots and brings postseason experience, having recorded a .778 OPS, 12 home runs, and 38 RBIs in 96 games this season for the Twins. Bader, a right-handed hitter, is expected to address an outfield need and potentially platoon against left-handed pitching for the Phillies, with his contract including a $10 million mutual option for 2026.
The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired fireballing closer Jhoan Duran from the Minnesota Twins, a significant trade deadline move to bolster their bullpen. Duran, who is under team control through the 2027 season, recorded 16 saves with a 2.01 ERA and 53 strikeouts in 49 1/3 innings across 49 appearances this season for the Twins. He is expected to immediately step into the ninth-inning role for the Phillies, joining other late-game options like Orion Kerkering and Matt Strahm, with the Phillies sending prospects Eduardo Tait and Mick Abel to the Twins as part of the deal.
Joe Ryan will remain with the Minnesota Twins after the Red Sox's late efforts to acquire the pitcher at the trade deadline were unsuccessful. The 26-year-old, who is an All-Star this season, is under team control through 2027. Despite trading ten other players, the Twins were unwilling to part with Ryan.
Yankees closer Devin Williams has had a challenging season, turning around a poor April but still contributing to the bullpen's low ranking since June 1st. Williams recently blew a 2-1 lead in the ninth inning against the Rays, walking Junior Caminero and giving up a two-run homer to Josh Lowe. The Yankees' acquisition of David Bednar will see Williams join Bednar and Luke Weaver as potential closer options, as the team seeks to address its late-inning relief issues.
Yankees reliever Luke Weaver has faced scrutiny for his late-inning performance this season, with the team's bullpen ranking poorly since June 1st. In a recent game against the Rays, Weaver gave up the lead by issuing a walk and a single, leading to a sacrifice fly. The New York Yankees' acquisition of David Bednar means Weaver will now be part of a trio of potential closer options alongside Bednar and Devin Williams, aiming to solidify the team's late-game relief.
The Detroit Tigers have acquired veteran closer Kyle Finnegan from the Washington Nationals in a trade for pitching prospects Josh Randall and R.J. Sales. The 33-year-old, an All-Star in 2024, has recorded 20 saves with a 4.38 ERA in 40 appearances this season, despite a reported dip in his velocity. Finnegan's addition aims to strengthen the Tigers' bullpen as they contend for a World Series title.
Veteran infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar has been traded from the Oakland Athletics to the Cincinnati Reds, in exchange for pitching prospect Kenya Huggins. Andujar, who slashed .298/.329/.434 in 60 appearances for the Athletics in 2025, notably launched two home runs in the team's win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night, prior to the trade deadline.
The San Diego Padres have bolstered their pitching staff by acquiring left-handed starter JP Sears from the Oakland Athletics. Sears, 29, comes to San Diego as part of a significant trade deadline deal that also brought closer Mason Miller to the Padres. This season, Sears has compiled a 7-9 record with a 4.95 ERA and 95 strikeouts across 22 starts.
