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The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired catcher Liam Hicks from the Miami Marlins in exchange for three prospects. Hicks has posted a strong 2026 campaign, hitting .282/.363/.432 with 14 home runs, a 119 wRC+, and 1.6 fWAR over 409 plate appearances. The move is designed to provide a significant offensive upgrade at the catcher position for the Rays as they look to bolster their roster for the stretch run.
Michael McGreevy is the scheduled starter for the St. Louis Cardinals in their series opener against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.
The Chicago White Sox have optioned catcher Edgar Quero to Triple-A Charlotte. The move was confirmed on Monday by Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald as the team manages its roster depth.
The Colorado Rockies traded hard-throwing righty Victor Vodnik to the Miami Marlins right at the trade deadline.
Ty Head was mentioned in reports regarding the Colorado Rockies' trade activity at the deadline.
Mitch Keller has been placed on the 60-day injured list and is expected to miss the remainder of the season. The right-hander suffered a teres major muscle injury in his shoulder. This significant loss for the Pirates' rotation was confirmed on Monday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired left-handed starting pitcher Kris Bubic from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for Carlos Durán. Bubic is currently on the 60-day injured list while recovering from elbow and shoulder injuries that have sidelined him since May. The Dodgers are adding the left-hander to their pitching organization to provide depth for the remainder of the season.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired relief pitcher Kirby Yates from the Los Angeles Angels. The deal was finalized on Monday, as reported by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, providing the Pirates with additional bullpen support.
The Detroit Tigers have acquired Kash Mayfield and Jackson Wolf from the San Diego Padres in exchange for Casey Mize and Gage Workman. The trade was finalized on Monday.
The San Diego Padres have acquired Gage Workman and Casey Mize from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for Kash Mayfield and Jackson Wolf. The trade was finalized on Monday.
The Detroit Tigers have acquired Jackson Wolf and Kash Mayfield from the San Diego Padres in exchange for Casey Mize and Gage Workman. The trade was finalized on Monday as both teams reshaped their rosters at the deadline.
The Washington Nationals have acquired Will Dion, Josh Hartle, and two other players from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for All-Star pitcher Foster Griffin. The trade was finalized on Monday.
The Washington Nationals have acquired Josh Hartle, Will Dion, and two other players from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for All-Star pitcher Foster Griffin. The trade was finalized on Monday.
The Cleveland Guardians have acquired left-handed pitcher Foster Griffin from the Washington Nationals. The deal, confirmed on Monday, brings the All-Star pitcher to Cleveland in exchange for a package of four players, including Josh Hartle and Will Dion. Griffin was considered one of the most coveted pitchers on the trade market this season, and his addition marks a significant upgrade to the Guardians' pitching staff.
The Cleveland Guardians have acquired first baseman Nathaniel Lowe from the Cincinnati Reds. The trade was finalized on Monday, with news reported by Jeff Passan of ESPN. The move adds depth to the Guardians' infield as they push toward the postseason.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired outfielder Lars Nootbaar from the St. Louis Cardinals. The deal was finalized just before the trade deadline on Monday. Nootbaar, 28, is under team control through 2027 and joins the Diamondbacks as they navigate a tight NL wild-card race.
Despite struggling defensively this season, Trea Turner will remain at shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies. While the team is making other defensive adjustments, including moving Bryce Harper to right field following the Luis Arraez trade, Turner is the only Phillies infielder not changing positions.
The Boston Red Sox have acquired pitcher Erik Miller from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for prospect Marcelo Mayer. The trade was finalized on Monday as both teams adjusted their rosters ahead of the trade deadline, marking a significant change for the Red Sox as they move on from the 'Big Three' era of their prospect pipeline.
The San Francisco Giants have acquired prospect Marcelo Mayer from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for pitcher Erik Miller. Mayer, previously highlighted as one of the most-hyped prospects in Red Sox history, has been dealing with a forearm injury. The trade was finalized on Monday as part of the team's roster evaluations during the trade deadline, ending Mayer's tenure as a key figure in the Red Sox organization.
The Cleveland Guardians have acquired outfielder Jo Adell from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for Jacob Cozart. Adell, the Angels' 2017 first-round pick, departs after a 10-year tenure with the organization. Despite the trade, reports indicate that Angels fans will still be able to receive Adell-themed promotional items, such as his football jersey and bobblehead, later this season.
