The Chicago Cubs designated former All-Star reliever Ryan Pressly for assignment after acquiring ...

The Chicago Cubs designated former All-Star reliever <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3675" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3675">Ryan Pressly</a> for assignment after acquiring left-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5345" href="/mlb/players/5345">Taylor Rogers</a> from the Pittsburgh Pirates, the team announced Thursday.Pressly is in the final year of his contract and earning $14 million in 2025.The Cubs acquired Pressly from the Houston Astros in January after he waived his no-trade clause to allow the move.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Pressly was expected to fortify Chicago's bullpen and perhaps even close games for the club this season. Instead, he has struggled to a 4.35 ERA, 5.00 FIP, and 1.52 WHIP, along with a 6.1 K/9 rate and a career-worst 3.7 BB/9.His struggles allowed <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13748" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13748">Daniel Palencia</a> to establish himself as the Cubs' closer.Pressly owns a lifetime 3.33 ERA and 1.18 WHIP along with 721 strikeouts and 117 saves over parts of 13 big-league seasons between the Cubs, Astros, and Minnesota Twins. He helped the Astros win three AL pennants and the 2022 World Series title during his seven years in Houston.The Cubs added Rogers and cash considerations from Pittsburgh in exchange for minor-league outfielder Ivan Brethowr. Chicago also acquired reliever <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5892" href="/mlb/players/5892">Andrew Kittredge</a> and starter <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8133" href="/mlb/players/8133">Michael Soroka</a> before Thursday's deadline.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JULY 09: Ryan Pressly #55 of the Chicago Cubs looks on as he exits the field after pitching to the Minnesota Twins in the seventh inning at Target Field on July 09, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Cubs 4-2.

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The San Francisco Giants traded outfielder Mike Yastrzemski to the Kansas City Royals for minor-l...

The San Francisco Giants traded outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4392" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4392">Mike Yastrzemski</a> to the Kansas City Royals for minor-league pitcher Yunior Marte, the teams announced Thursday.Yastrzemski, the grandson of Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski, is earning $9.25 million this season and will be a free agent at the end of the campaign.The 34-year-old had been a staple of San Francisco's outfield since reaching the majors in 2019, primarily splitting time between right and center. Bolstered by his lifetime .802 OPS against southpaws, Yastrzemski could form the left-handed half of a platoon with the recently acquired Randal Grichuk in Kansas City.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>However, Yastrzemski is having a down year offensively, hitting .231/.330/.355 with eight homers and 28 RBIs over 96 games this season.Marte, a 21-year-old right-hander, owns a 2.74 ERA and 0.99 WHIP with 79 strikeouts and 20 walks over 19 starts at Low-A Columbia in 2025.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 25: Mike Yastrzemski #5 of the San Francisco Giants at bat against the New York Mets at Oracle Park on July 25, 2025 in San Francisco, California.

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The New York Yankees added yet another big piece to their bullpen Thursday, acquiring closer Cami...

The New York Yankees added yet another big piece to their bullpen Thursday, acquiring closer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12516" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12516">Camilo Doval</a> from the San Francisco Giants, general manager Brian Cashman confirmed to <a href="https://x.com/jorgecastillo/status/1951046519353909513">ESPN's Jorge Castillo</a>.New York sent four prospects to San Francisco in exchange: left-hander Carlos De La Rosa, catcher/third baseman Jesus Rodriguez, corner infielder Parks Harber, and right-hander Trystan Vrieling.Doval continues the Yankees' bullpen overhaul ahead of the deadline. Cashman acquired former All-Star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3318425" href="https://thescore.com/news/3318425">David Bednar</a> from the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3318445" href="https://thescore.com/news/3318445">Jake Bird</a> from the Colorado Rockies in separate deals earlier Thursday.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
"We are better today than we were yesterday, so mission accomplished." - Brian Cashman <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Yankees?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Yankees</a>— Gary Phillips (@GaryHPhillips) <a href="https://twitter.com/GaryHPhillips/status/1951049009532952662?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The 28-year-old Doval was an All-Star with the Giants in 2023, when he tallied an NL-best 39 saves. This year, he owns a 3.09 ERA, 3.18 FIP, and 1.20 WHIP with 50 strikeouts and 15 saves in 46 2/3 innings.Doval is earning $4.525 million this season and has another two years of arbitration eligibility remaining.Rodriguez, 23, spent most of this season at Triple-A, where he's hit .317/.409/.430 with five homers and 41 RBIs. Although primarily a catcher, he's been splitting time behind the plate and at third base this year and has also played some first base and left field.Vrieling, 24, owns a 4.50 ERA with 42 strikeouts and 18 walks over 12 appearances (10 starts) at Double-A Somerset this season. He was the Yankees' third-round pick in 2022.Harber, 23, owns a .319/.404/.510 slash line with six homers and 40 RBIs across 54 total games between Low-A Tampa and High-A Hudson Valley this season. He's currently on the seven-day injured list with an undisclosed issue, according to his <a href="https://www.mlb.com/player/parks-harber-692238?stats=career-r-hitting-minors&amp;year=2025">MLB.com player page</a>.De La Rosa, 17, was signed by the Yankees out of the Dominican Republic in April. He made his professional debut in the Dominican Summer League in June.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 30: Camilo Doval #75 of the San Francisco Giants pitches during the game at Oracle Park on July 30, 2025 in San Francisco, California.

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The San Diego Padres acquired All-Star slugger Ryan O'Hearn and outfielder Ramón Laureano from th...

The San Diego Padres acquired All-Star slugger <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5605" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5605">Ryan O'Hearn</a> and outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5552" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5552">Ramón Laureano</a> from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for a package of six prospects, the teams announced Thursday.Baltimore received left-handed pitcher Boston Bateman, right-handed relievers Tyson Neighbors and Tanner Smith, infielders Brandon Butterworth and Cobb Hightower, and first baseman/outfielder Victor Figueroa in the deal. <a href="https://www.mlb.com/milb/prospects/padres/">MLB.com</a> ranked Bateman and Hightower as the Padres' No. 4 and No. 6 prospects, respectively, before the trade.O'Hearn, a pending free agent, was the AL's starting designated hitter in this year's All-Star Game. The 32-year-old is having a career-best season, hitting .283/.374/.463 with 13 homers and 43 RBIs.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>O'Hearn can slot in at either DH or first base for the Padres, giving the club added thump from the left side against right-handed pitching. He can also play a corner outfield spot if needed.Laureano, 31, is enjoying a career-best campaign as well, hitting .290/.355/.529 with 15 homers and 46 RBIs over 82 games. He's stellar defensively, tallying seven total defensive runs saved and seven outfield assists across both corner spots.Laureano is earning $4 million this season and comes with a $6.5-million club option for 2026.Bateman, 19, was the Padres' second-round pick in 2024. He owns a 4.08 ERA and 1.32 WHIP with 75 strikeouts and 25 walks over 15 starts in Low-A this season.Butterworth, 22, has split his time primarily between shortstop and second base. He's hitting .267/.327/.455 with 11 homers, 46 RBIs, and 13 steals over 89 games at High-A Fort Wayne this year.Neighbors, 22, split this campaign between High-A Fort Wayne and Double-A San Antonio. He owns a 1.85 ERA and 0.94 WHIP with 64 strikeouts and six saves over 32 total outings in 2025.Hightower, San Diego's third-round pick last summer, is a 20-year-old shortstop who made his professional debut this season. He's hitting .239/.363/.314 with one homer, 21 RBIs, and seven steals through 190 plate appearances at Low-A Lake Elsinore.Figueroa, 21, is slashing .318/.420/.588 with 12 homers and 47 RBIs over 276 total plate appearances between rookie ball and Low-A this year. A left-handed hitter who stands 6-foot-5 and 240 pounds, he's primarily played first base but has also made 13 appearances in right field.San Diego drafted Smith out of Harvard in the 15th round last year. The 22-year-old owns a 3.46 ERA and 1.58 WHIP with 34 strikeouts across 26 innings split between rookie ball and Low-A this year.

CLEVELAND, OH - JULY 21: Ramón Laureano #12 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates with Ryan O'Hearn #32 after hitting a home run during the game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Monday, July 21, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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It's Carlos Correa time in Houston once again.  The Astros reacquired their former first overall ...

It's <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3992" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3992">Carlos Correa</a> time in Houston once again.The Astros reacquired their former first overall pick from the Minnesota Twins for minor-league left-hander Matt Mikulski and cash, the teams announced Thursday. Correa waived his no-trade clause to facilitate the move.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
In interview with MLB. com, Correa says he’s happy to come home to the team where he started career. He said it was clear Minnesota wasn’t going in the direction he wanted and they agreed to find a trade. “I let them know there was only one team I would allow that to happen.”— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) <a href="https://twitter.com/brianmctaggart/status/1951023231756017793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The Twins sent $33 million to Houston to cover a portion of the $104 million Correa is guaranteed over the rest of his deal, <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1951048046390751261">ESPN's Jeff Passan and Buster Olney</a> report. Houston will be responsible for the rest of his money.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Correa is in the third season of a six-year, $200-million contract that includes four club options, which begin in 2029.He'll move from shortstop to third base in Houston to replace the injured <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9550" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9550">Isaac Paredes</a>. Paredes is on the injured list with a hamstring injury and is reportedly <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3318089" href="https://thescore.com/news/3318089">expected</a> to miss at least two months, putting his season in jeopardy.When Correa debuts at the hot corner, it'll mark the first time in his professional career that he's played a position other than shortstop. However, he moved to third base while representing Puerto Rico at the 2023 World Baseball Classic in deference to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2909" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2909">Francisco Lindor</a>."We were waiting for a shortstop to come in (with the Twins), and now that I get to play third base, it will be great for me at this stage of my career," Correa told <a href="https://x.com/brianmctaggart/status/1951024583483728361">McTaggart</a>.Correa helped the Astros secure three pennants and the 2017 World Series title during his initial seven-year run in Houston. He joined the Twins on a one-year deal in 2022 after a contract standoff with the Astros.During his free agency in 2023, Correa had separate megadeals with the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets fall through after he failed physicals with both clubs. He then returned to Minnesota on his current contract.Over his four years in the Twin Cities, the 30-year-old hit .271/.345/.440 with 61 homers and 214 RBIs. He helped the Twins reach the playoffs in 2023.The Astros also acquired former Gold Glove third baseman Ramón Urías from the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday.Mikulski, the prospect heading to Minnesota, signed with Houston in May after being released by the San Francisco Giants. The 26-year-old owns a lifetime 6.46 ERA across 108 minor-league appearances since 2021.

ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 29: Carlos Correa #4 of the Minnesota Twins looks on against the St. Louis Cardinals on March 29, 2025 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

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The New York Mets found their outfield bat.  New York acquired All-Star outfielder Cedric Mullins...

The New York Mets found their outfield bat.New York acquired All-Star outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5763" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5763">Cedric Mullins</a> from the Baltimore Orioles for right-handed pitching prospects Raimon Gomez, Anthony Nunez, and Chandler Marsh, the teams announced.Mullins, who produced a 30-30 season for the Orioles in 2021, shores up center field for the Mets. His presence also allows <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4912" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4912">Jeff McNeil</a> to play second base more regularly.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 30-year-old Mullins, a pending free agent, is hitting .229/.305/.433 with 15 homers, 49 RBIs, and 14 steals over 91 games this season. Despite accruing minus-13 defensive runs saved in center, Mullins has still pulled off several highlight-reel catches this year, including a <a href="https://x.com/MLB/status/1950624513126789352">home-run robbery</a> during his final game as an Oriole.Two of the prospects heading to Baltimore - Gomez and Nunez - were ranked in the Mets' top 30 by <a href="https://www.mlb.com/milb/prospects/mets/">MLB.com</a> prior to the trade.Gomez, a 23-year-old reliever, owns a 4.63 ERA and 1.34 WHIP with 48 strikeouts and 25 walks across 27 appearances split between Low-A and High-A. He owns a blistering fastball that reached 104.5 mph earlier this year.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
104.5 mph for Raimon Gomez!!! 🤯🤯 <a href="https://t.co/f1ldT7yhXR">pic.twitter.com/f1ldT7yhXR</a>— Mets Player Development (@MetsPlayerDev) <a href="https://twitter.com/MetsPlayerDev/status/1916257760628425135?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Nunez, 24, was initially drafted as an infielder by the San Diego Padres in 2019. He then left San Diego's system to play college baseball at the University of Tampa, where he eventually converted to pitching before signing with the Mets last year.Nunez, who was promoted to Double-A in May, owns a 1.80 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, and 13.0 K/9 rate over 41 career minor-league outings.Marsh, 22, was signed by the Mets as an undrafted free agent last summer. He has a 2.53 ERA and 0.94 WHIP over 34 minor-league appearances in A-ball.

BALTIMORE, MD - JULY 12: Cedric Mullins #31 of the Baltimore Orioles runs to dug out between inning during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 12, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Orioles deal Mullins to Mets for 3 prospects

The Kansas City Royals traded catcher Freddy Fermin to the San Diego Padres in exchange for right...

The Kansas City Royals traded catcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12621" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12621">Freddy Fermin</a> to the San Diego Padres in exchange for right-handed pitchers <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/17386" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/17386">Ryan Bergert</a> and Stephen Kolek, the teams announced Thursday.Fermin adds additional catching depth for the Padres, who have received the second-worst production from backstops in the majors this season. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4702" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4702">Elias Díaz</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/1841" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/1841">Martín Maldonado</a> have split time behind the plate for San Diego in 2025.Fermin has backed up <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2082" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2082">Salvador Perez</a> in Kansas City for the last few years. He's a lifetime .268/.314/.383 hitter with 18 homers and 80 RBIs over 251 big-league games. Defensively, Fermin has tallied 32 defensive runs saved during his career, and his 1.89 pop time this season sits in the 90th percentile.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 30-year-old won't enter free agency until after the 2029 season. As a Super Two player, he'll be arbitration-eligible for four seasons instead of the standard three.Bergert, ranked as the Padres' No. 7 prospect by <a href="https://www.mlb.com/milb/prospects/padres/">MLB.com</a>, made his big-league debut this year. The 25-year-old owns a 2.78 ERA, 4.24 FIP, and 1.18 WHIP with 34 strikeouts and 18 walks over 11 appearances (seven starts) with San Diego.Kolek has spent this season shuttling between San Diego and Triple-A El Paso. In 14 starts for the Padres this campaign, the 28-year-old owns a 4.18 ERA, 4.23 FIP, and 1.30 WHIP with 56 strikeouts, 26 walks, and one shutout.Kolek won't become arbitration-eligible until after next season.The Royals have needed additional starting pitching after losing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10665" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10665">Kris Bubic</a> for the season last week. They're also still missing ace <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/14571" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/14571">Cole Ragans</a>, who's on the injured list with a shoulder issue.

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JULY 26: Freddy Fermin #34 of the Kansas City Royals hits a two-run home run in the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians in game two of a doubleheader at Kauffman Stadium on July 26, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda left Thursday's game against the New York Yankees wi...

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13641" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13641">Jonathan Aranda</a> left Thursday's game against the New York Yankees with a wrist injury following a collision with Yankees designated hitter <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/1388" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/1388">Giancarlo Stanton</a> at first base.Aranada said after the Rays' 7-4 loss that X-rays on his left wrist returned negative, according to <a href="https://x.com/Ry_Bass/status/1951060514236407855">sideline reporter Ryan Bass</a>. However, manager Kevin Cash said postgame that he expects the All-Star to "miss some time," according to <a href="https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1951051379554107519">Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times</a>.Aranda will undergo additional testing Friday after the team returns to Tampa, Bass reports.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Aranda had to reach for Junior Caminero's wide throw while playing through a driving rainstorm, which led him into the baserunner's path. Stanton clipped Aranda's arm, sending the first baseman to the ground in pain.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Jonathan Aranda left the game after getting his hand wedged trying to tag Stanton <a href="https://t.co/aUvmofWqT6">pic.twitter.com/aUvmofWqT6</a>— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkinBaseball_/status/1950989401326059976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Second baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9653" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9653">Brandon Lowe</a> moved to first base because <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4588" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4588">Yandy Díaz</a> had already left the game with a forearm injury. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/14003" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/14003">José Caballero</a> entered the contest in Aranda's lineup spot to play second base. Shortly after the substitutions, the game was delayed due to rain.Aranda was the third Rays player to leave Thursday's clash. Díaz was removed in the fourth inning after a pitch hit him on his left arm, and outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/16538" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/16538">Chandler Simpson</a> departed with an apparent hand injury in the third.Aranda, 27, became a first-time All-Star this summer after hitting .316/.394/.478 with 12 homers and 54 RBIs over 103 contests this season.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 31: Jonathan Aranda #62 of the Tampa Bay Rays is injured after a collision with Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees in the fifth inning during their game at Yankee Stadium on July 31, 2025 in New York City.

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The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder Harrison Bader from the Minnesota Twins for outfiel...

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5438" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5438">Harrison Bader</a> from the Minnesota Twins for outfield prospect Hendry Mendez and right-handed pitching prospect Geremy Villoria, the teams confirmed.This is the second trade between the Phillies and Twins in as many days after Minnesota sent closer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3317955" href="https://thescore.com/news/3317955">Jhoan Duran</a> to Philadelphia on Wednesday.Bader, 31, fills an immediate need for the Phillies as a right-handed outfield bat with power. He could slide between all three outfield spots and serve as a platoon partner for either <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3559" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3559">Max Kepler</a> in left or <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8188" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8188">Brandon Marsh</a> in center. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Bader is hitting .258/.339/.439 with 12 homers, 38 RBIs, and 10 steals over 96 games with Minnesota this year. Defensively, he's tallied 13 defensive runs saved and five assists bouncing between the three outfield spots.The nine-year veteran joined the Twins on a one-year, $6.25-million contract during the offseason. His deal also contains a $10-million mutual option for 2026 or a $1.5-million buyout.Mendez was ranked as the Phillies' No. 12 prospect by <a href="https://www.mlb.com/milb/prospects/phillies/">MLB.com</a> before the trade. The 21-year-old is hitting .290/.374/.434 with eight homers, 46 RBIs, and 40 walks across 349 plate appearances at Double-A this season.Villoria, 16, was signed by the Phillies out of Venezuela in January. The 6-foot-2 right-hander made his professional debut with Philadelphia's Dominican Summer League affiliate in June.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JULY 28: Harrison Bader #12 of the Minnesota Twins looks on during the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Target Field on July 28, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Twins trade Bader to Phillies

Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes is expected to miss at least two months with a right h...

Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes is expected to miss at least two months with a right hamstring injury, a source told <a href="https://x.com/AriA1exander/status/1950688193654985128">Ari Alexander of KPRC2</a>.Paredes will reportedly seek a second opinion in hopes of avoiding surgery.After getting that news, the Astros acquired former Gold Glove-winning third baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10610" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10610">Ramón Urías</a> and cash from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Twine Palmer.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 26-year-old Paredes has missed the last 10 games after Houston placed him on the injury list on July 20. Paredes suffered the injury while running to first base on a deep hit off the left-field wall against the Seattle Mariners.Astros manager Joe Espada described Paredes' injury as "pretty significant" and suggested the All-Star would be sidelined for an extended period. Paredes also missed three contests in June due to a hamstring issue in his left leg.He's slashing .259/.359/.470 (.829 OPS) in 409 appearances this season while leading the Astros in home runs with 19.Urías has spent his entire career with the Orioles. The 31-year-old is having a down season at the plate, hitting .248/.300/.388 with eight home runs and 34 RBIs over 77 games. However, he's shown some power at times, hitting a career-high 16 homers in 2022.His value is primarily on the defensive side of the ball. Urías, who won a Gold Glove in 2022, has tallied six defensive runs saved and three outs above average at the hot corner this season.Palmer was Houston's 19th-round draft pick in 2024. The 20-year-old owns a 2.62 ERA and 1.25 WHIP with 48 strikeouts and 27 walks across 15 professional outings.

DETROIT, MI - APRIL 26: Balitmore Orioles third baseman Ramon Urias (29) runs the base after hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning during the first game of a regular season Major League Baseball doubleheader between the Baltimore Orioles and the Detroit Tigers on April 26, 2025 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan.

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Eugenio Suárez is heading back to Seattle.  The Mariners landed the All-Star third baseman in a t...

<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3362" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3362">Eugenio Suárez</a> is heading back to Seattle.The Mariners landed the All-Star third baseman in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks, they confirmed Thursday. Seattle sent first base prospect Tyler Locklear, along with right-handed pitching prospects Hunter Cranton and Juan Burgos, to Arizona in return.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Eugenio Suárez made it onto the team charter back to Seattle last night, as <a href="https://twitter.com/shannondrayer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@shannondrayer</a> noted, and he is expected to be in the lineup tonight as the Mariners begin a series against the Rangers.— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) <a href="https://twitter.com/A_Jude/status/1950961632722682327?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Suárez played for the Mariners from 2022-23 before being traded to Arizona for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12552" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12552">Carlos Vargas</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8925" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8925">Seby Zavala</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>He returns to T-Mobile Park as one of the most feared sluggers in all of baseball. The 34-year-old is hitting .248/.320/.576 with 36 homers and 87 RBIs through his first 106 games this season and recorded the 19th four-homer game in MLB history in April.Suárez is tied with his new teammate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10827" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10827">Cal Raleigh</a> for the MLB RBI lead. Additionally, his 36 homers are now the most ever by a player prior to a midseason trade, surpassing the mark set by Mark McGwire in 1997, according to <a href="https://x.com/SlangsOnSports/status/1950769977918636170">Sarah Langs of MLB.com</a>.Suárez injects some much-needed power into a Mariners lineup that's been searching for some help behind Raleigh and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9644" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9644">Randy Arozarena</a>. Seattle also had a glaring hole at third base that's now shored up."Super excited. It's a great move. Very, very excited for it," Raleigh said after the Mariners' loss to the Athletics, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/A_Jude/status/1950782422012047409">Adam Jude and Tim Booth of the Seattle Times</a>. "Obviously, we know how great a guy (he) is, how great he's playing this year. Great, great add."This is the second trade Seattle and Arizona have made in July following the Mariners' acquisition of first baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8240" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8240">Josh Naylor</a>. Both Suárez and Naylor are pending free agents.All three players headed to Arizona were ranked among the Mariners' top 30 prospects by MLB.com before the trade.Locklear is ranked as the <a href="https://www.mlb.com/milb/prospects/1b/">No. 8 first base prospect</a>. The 24-year-old made his big-league debut last season, hitting two homers in 16 MLB games. He's spent all of 2025 at Triple-A Tacoma, where he's hitting .316/.401/.542 with 19 home runs and 82 RBIs over 434 plate appearances.Cranton, 24, was Seattle's third-round pick out of Kansas in 2024. The reliever owns a 1.96 ERA with 28 strikeouts and seven walks over 19 professional appearances across three minor-league levels. He missed the first three months of this season after being hit in the head by a line drive during spring training.Burgos made his major-league debut earlier this year after starting his season at Double-A. The 25-year-old owns a 0.87 ERA and 0.74 WHIP with 31 strikeouts and nine walks over 31 total minor-league innings split between Double-A and Triple-A. He made four appearances for Seattle.The Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs, and Detroit Tigers were among the other contenders said to be chasing Suárez. He also apparently drew interest from the Boston Red Sox, who hoped to move Suárez across the diamond to first base, sources told <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/mlb-trade-deadline-2025-live-updates-news-rumors-deals/bjydUj7trHJP/YWsoptRlv0qJ/">Ken Rosenthal and Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic</a>.

DENVER, CO - JUNE 20: Eugenio Suárez #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks reacts after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning during the game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Friday, June 20, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.

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The Cincinnati Reds acquired right-hander Zack Littell from the Tampa Bay Rays as part of a three...

The Cincinnati Reds acquired right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9731" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9731">Zack Littell</a> from the Tampa Bay Rays as part of a three-team trade that also includes the Los Angeles Dodgers, the teams confirmed Thursday.Cincinnati dealt Triple-A right-hander Brian Van Belle and left-handed pitching prospect Adam Serwinowski to the Rays in exchange for Littell. Tampa Bay then flipped Serwinowski to the Dodgers, along with catcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8210" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8210">Ben Rortvedt</a> and reliever Paul Gervase, in exchange for catcher Hunter Feduccia.The news first broke just a few hours after Littell started Wednesday for the Rays against the New York Yankees. He struck out four and walked four while allowing two hits over five innings of work in his final start as a Ray.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Zack Littell said he got a call from Erik Neander as today’s game ended, informing him he’d been traded to the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Reds?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Reds</a>. Medicals are still being exchanged. Littell reared up postgame as he talked about his time being a member of <a href="https://twitter.com/RaysBaseball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RaysBaseball</a>. More from Littell to come.— Ryan Bass (@Ry_Bass) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ry_Bass/status/1950754254047645836?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The 29-year-old owns a 3.58 ERA and 1.12 WHIP with 89 strikeouts and one complete game across 22 starts this season. While Littell's 1.4 BB/9 rate is the second-lowest among qualified pitchers in 2025, he also leads the majors with 26 home runs allowed.Cincinnati has elected to buy at this year's deadline despite sitting three games out of a playoff spot. Littell was the Reds' second addition of the day following the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3317963" href="https://thescore.com/news/3317963">acquisition</a> of third baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8237" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8237">Ke'Bryan Hayes</a> from the Pittsburgh Pirates.Van Belle was on Cincinnati's 40-man roster but had been pitching at Triple-A Louisville before the trade. He spent three days in the majors with the Boston Red Sox earlier this year but didn't appear in a game before being designated for assignment.The 28-year-old owns a 3.21 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with 69 strikeouts and 11 walks across 81 1/3 innings in Triple-A this season.Serwinowski, 21, was the Reds' 15th-round draft pick in 2022. The South Carolina native owns a 4.84 ERA and 1.44 WHIP with 92 strikeouts and 39 walks across 18 appearances (17 starts) for High-A Dayton this campaign.Feduccia, who heads from L.A. to Tampa Bay, spent most of the last four seasons with the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate in Oklahoma City. This year, he's hit .287/.398/.460 with nine homers and 51 RBIs in Triple-A while splitting time between catcher and DH. He's appeared in seven big-league games since 2024.Gervase, 25, made his MLB debut with the Rays earlier this season and put up a 4.26 ERA in five games. He owns a 3.12 ERA with a 14.1 K/9 rate and four saves over 40 1/3 innings with Triple-A Durham this season.Rortvedt, 27, owns a .540 OPS with eight homers and 48 RBIs over 209 big-league games with three teams since 2021. He played 112 games for the Rays last season but has spent most of 2025 in Triple-A after being designated for assignment in May.

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 30: Zack Littell #52 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches during the game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in New York, New York.

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The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hander Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals in exchange f...

The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hander Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals in exchange for shortstop prospect Ronny Cruz and outfield prospect Christian Franklin, the teams announced.Soroka, who turns 28 next week, joined the Nats on a one-year, $9-million contract this past offseason. He had been a solid starter for Washington, posting a 4.87 ERA, 4.12 FIP, and 1.13 WHIP with 87 strikeouts over 16 outings.Soroka has also pitched slightly better than what his inflated ERA indicates. His 3.32 xERA ranks in the 75th percentile, and he's held opponents to a .218 average. Additionally, his 2.7 BB/9 rate is his best mark since 2019, when he earned an All-Star nod with the Atlanta Braves.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>He'll provide additional depth to a Cubs staff that's without ace Justin Steele for the rest of this season. Jameson Taillon and Javier Assad are also on the injured list. Soroka could enter the Cubs' rotation as a fifth starter or work in more of a swingman role.The Canadian appeared to be a rising star with Atlanta six years ago, finishing sixth in NL Cy Young voting as a rookie. However, injuries have derailed his career, with a pair of Achilles tears costing him the entirety of the 2021 and 2022 seasons.Cruz and Franklin, the two prospects heading to Washington, were ranked as the Cubs' No. 13 and No. 14 prospects, respectively, by <a href="https://www.mlb.com/milb/prospects/cubs/">MLB.com</a> prior to the trade.Cruz, 18, was the Cubs' third-round selection in 2024 and is in his first professional season. The Dominican is hitting .270/.314/.431 with two homers, 21 RBIs, and 10 steals over 48 games with the Arizona Complex League Cubs.Franklin, 25, has spent this campaign at Triple-A, hitting .265/.393/.427 with eight homers, 41 RBIs, and 11 steals over 86 games. The Arkansas product has experience playing all three outfield positions.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JULY 29: Michael Soroka #34 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Daikin Park on July 29, 2025 in Houston, Texas.

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Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani left his start against the Cincinnati Reds with a tra...

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9519" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9519">Shohei Ohtani</a> left his start against the Cincinnati Reds with a trainer in the fourth inning.The Dodgers said Ohtani ended his night on the mound after experiencing cramping and tightness in his lower body, according to <a href="https://x.com/Alden_Gonzalez/status/1950720879232778638">ESPN's Alden González</a>. He didn't sustain an arm injury. Ohtani also remained in the game as the Dodgers' designated hitter and took his sixth-inning at-bat as scheduled.Following the Dodgers' 5-2 loss, Ohtani told reporters that he began experiencing hip tightness during the first inning, according to <a href="https://x.com/THEREAL_DV/status/1950739767106117956">David Vassegh of AM 570 Los Angeles</a>. The 31-year-old added that he expects to make his next scheduled start.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>L.A. removed Ohtani in the middle of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12789" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12789">Spencer Steer</a>'s at-bat after he spoke with trainers and manager Dave Roberts. Ohtani allowed a leadoff single to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12369" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12369">Noelvi Marte</a> to start the inning and then threw six straight balls, including two wild pitches, before departing.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<a href="https://t.co/WhPMnnyZ5A">pic.twitter.com/WhPMnnyZ5A</a>— Foul Territory (@bsbls885) <a href="https://twitter.com/bsbls885/status/1950711269742309559?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5308" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5308">Anthony Banda</a> replaced Ohtani on the mound.Wednesday marked Ohtani's seventh start with the Dodgers since completing his rehab from elbow surgery. The outing was his first time pitching into the fourth inning and surpassing 50 pitches since returning to the mound.Ohtani allowed two runs, five hits, and two walks while striking out four over his three-plus innings of work. He tossed a perfect third inning before his issues began in the fourth.The reigning NL MVP owns a 2.40 ERA with 17 strikeouts and five walks in 15 innings this season.

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JULY 30: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers is removed as a pitcher in the fourth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 30, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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The New York Mets added another big bullpen arm for the stretch run, acquiring two-time All-Star ...

The New York Mets added another big bullpen arm for the stretch run, acquiring two-time All-Star closer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9598" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9598">Ryan Helsley</a> from the St. Louis Cardinals for infield prospect Jesus Baez and right-handed pitching prospects Nate Dohm and Frank Elissalt, they announced Wednesday.The move for Helsley comes just hours after the Mets <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3318003" href="https://thescore.com/news/3318003">acquired</a> sidearm reliever <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5041" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5041">Tyler Rogers</a> from the San Francisco Giants and follows the rival Philadelphia Phillies' <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3317955" href="https://thescore.com/news/3317955">addition</a> of hard-throwing closer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10794" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10794">Jhoan Duran</a> from Minnesota. New York lost to the San Diego Padres 5-0 Wednesday, moving the team into a virtual tie with Philadelphia atop the NL East.Helsley, the reigning NL Reliever of the Year, also joins fellow Trevor Hoffman Award winner <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5384" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5384">Edwin Díaz</a> in the Mets' bullpen. Helsley will likely set up Díaz to form what might instantly become one of the best late-inning duos in baseball.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 31-year-old has taken a small step back from his award-winning 2024 campaign but is still enjoying a fine season, sporting a 3.00 ERA, 3.51 FIP, and 1.39 WHIP along with 21 saves and a 10.3 K/9 rate over 36 appearances. Helsley tallied a major-league best 49 saves in 2024, his first year closing full-time. Helsley, a pending free agent, was one of the most coveted prizes of this year's deadline. The Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, and Toronto Blue Jays all reportedly pursued him in recent days.The Cardinals drafted Helsley out of Division II Northeastern State in 2015, and he reached the majors four years later. He was St. Louis' longest-tenured player before the trade.Two of the three prospects heading to the Cardinals - Baez and Dohm - were ranked among the Mets' top 30 by <a href="https://www.mlb.com/milb/prospects/mets/">MLB.com</a>.A natural shortstop who's also seen time at third and second, Baez signed a contract with New York for $275,000 in 2022. The 20-year-old Dominican started this season in Low-A St. Lucie but was promoted to High-A Brooklyn in April. He owns a .242/.332/.390 slash line with 10 homers, 42 RBIs, and seven steals across 75 total games this year.Dohm, 22, was the Mets' third-round pick out of Mississippi State last summer. The Indiana native owns a 2.87 ERA and 1.26 WHIP with 77 strikeouts across 18 appearances (17 starts) between St. Lucie and Brooklyn this year.Elissalt, 23, has also split his 2025 campaign between St. Lucie and Brooklyn. He sports a 3.04 ERA and 0.99 WHIP with 65 strikeouts and 21 walks over 20 total appearances, including seven starts.

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - JULY 13: Ryan Helsley #56 of the St. Louis Cardinals delivers a pitch against the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning at Busch Stadium on July 13, 2025 in St Louis, Missouri.

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The Philadelphia Phillies are adding some big-time heat to the back of their bullpen.  Philadelph...

The Philadelphia Phillies are adding some big-time heat to the back of their bullpen.Philadelphia acquired closer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10794" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10794">Jhoan Duran</a> from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Mick Abel and catching prospect Eduardo Tait, the teams announced Wednesday.Abel is ranked as the No. 92 overall prospect on <a href="https://www.mlb.com/milb/prospects/top100/">MLB.com</a>'s top 100, while Tait sits at No. 56.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Duran has been one of the top closers in baseball since debuting in 2022. The 27-year-old has saved 74 games in 83 chances for the Twins while recording a 2.47 ERA during his career.The Dominican's most famous weapon is a devastating four-seam fastball that averages 100.2 mph. He pairs that pitch with a hard "splinker" - a splitter-sinker hybrid that averages 97.5 mph and generates a 26.5 whiff percentage - along with the occasional sweeper and knuckle-curve.Duran should become a staple in the ninth inning for Philadelphia, as he's got another two years of arbitration eligibility remaining. He's earning $4.125 million this year.The Phillies, who are in a dogfight with the New York Mets for NL East supremacy, desperately needed a top-tier closer to anchor their bullpen. Former All-Star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8362" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8362">Jordan Romano</a> was supposed to fill that role but has struggled to a 6.81 ERA over 42 outings. No Phillies reliever has more than eight saves this year.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Deal is official. Dave Dombrowski said that the Phillies see Jhoan Duran as their closer, a label they haven’t formally used in the past under Rob Thomson. He will join the team Friday.— Lochlahn March (@lochlahn) <a href="https://twitter.com/lochlahn/status/1950718300184326153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Duran's addition also counters the Mets' bullpen moves made earlier Wednesday. New York <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3318003" href="https://thescore.com/news/3318003">acquired</a> sidearming right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5041" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5041">Tyler Rogers</a> from the San Francisco Giants for three players and then reportedly <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3318096" href="https://thescore.com/news/3318096">swung</a> another blockbuster trade with the St. Louis Cardinals for relief ace <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9598" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9598">Ryan Helsley</a>.President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said that Duran will likely be the Phillies' final reliever added before the deadline, according to <a href="https://x.com/MattGelb/status/1950718735485972742">Matt Gelb of The Athletic</a>. He's now turning his attention to adding some extra outfield help.Abel, 23, was the Phillies' first-round pick in 2020 and made his big-league debut earlier this year. The Oregon native put up a 2.31 ERA with 81 strikeouts over 13 starts in Triple-A this season, but he's struggled to a 5.04 ERA over 25 innings in the majors. Abel's arsenal includes a hard fastball and a curveball with plenty of movement.Tait, 18, was signed by the Phillies out of Panama in 2023. The organization recently promoted him from Low-A Clearwater to High-A Jersey Shore. Tait owns a .255/.319/.434 slash line with 11 homers and 57 RBIs across 82 combined games between the two levels.The Twins are assigning Abel to Triple-A St. Paul and Tait to High-A Cedar Rapids, according to <a href="https://x.com/DanHayesMLB/status/1950716121935474706">Dan Hayes of The Athletic</a>.With Duran traded, Minnesota appears less inclined to deal another of its sought-after relievers in Griffin Jax, according to <a href="https://x.com/Feinsand/status/1950688844875288786">Mark Feinsand of MLB.com</a>.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JULY 09: Jhoan Duran #59 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs in the ninth inning at Target Field on July 09, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Cubs 4-2.

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The Seattle Mariners bolstered their bullpen Wednesday by acquiring left-hander Caleb Ferguson fr...

The Seattle Mariners bolstered their bullpen Wednesday by acquiring left-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10333" href="/mlb/players/10333">Caleb Ferguson</a> from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for pitching prospect Jeter Martinez."We are excited to add Caleb and fortify our bullpen down the stretch," general manager Justin Hollander <a href="https://www.mlb.com/mariners/press-release/mariners-acquire-left-handed-pitcher-caleb-ferguson-from-pittsburgh">said</a>. "He's been one of the most reliable left-handed relievers in the game and adds postseason experience to our group."Ferguson arrived in West Sacramento from San Francisco - where the Pirates were playing the Giants - in time for Seattle's game against the Athletics, and will be available to his new team. Right-hander Jackson Kowar was optioned to Triple-A after Ferguson was activated.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>To make room for Ferguson on the 40-man roster, the Mariners reinstated right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12715" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12715">Collin Snider</a> from the injured list and designated him for assignment.Ferguson, 28, joined the Pirates on a one-year, $3-million deal this offseason. He's enjoyed a solid campaign in their bullpen, posting a 3.74 ERA, 3.14 FIP, and 1.08 WHIP with 34 strikeouts and just one home run allowed over 43 1/3 innings. While his 2.9 BB/9 rate is his lowest since the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, he also owns a career-worst 7.1 K/9 rate that's down four full batters from 2024.The Mariners were in need of another left-handed reliever, as <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9802" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9802">Gabe Speier</a> was the only southpaw in their bullpen. Ferguson will be an important weapon for manager Dan Wilson in this regard, as he's held left-handed hitters to a meager .439 OPS this season.Ferguson is Seattle's second midseason addition ahead of Thursday's deadline after acquiring first baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8240" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8240">Josh Naylor</a> from the Arizona Diamondbacks last week. Martinez, a 19-year-old right-hander, was ranked as the Mariners' No. 13 prospect by MLB Pipeline prior to the trade. The native of Mexico owns a 6.18 ERA and 1.61 WHIP with 60 strikeouts and 38 walks over 16 starts at Low-A Modesto this season.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 05: Caleb Ferguson #64 of the Pittsburgh Pirates looks on during the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on July 05, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Mariners won 1-0.

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Ronald Acuña Jr. appears to have dodged a major bullet.  The Atlanta Braves superstar, who was pl...

Ronald Acuña Jr. appears to have dodged a major bullet.The Atlanta Braves superstar, who was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with what was initially listed as right Achilles tendon inflammation, was diagnosed with a Grade 1 right calf strain following an MRI, according to <a href="https://x.com/mlbbowman/status/1950660384626545140">Mark Bowman of MLB.com</a>.A Grade 1 strain is considered the least severe type of strain. Depending on the progress of his rehab, the Braves expect that Acuña could return within two-to-three weeks, according to Bowman.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Acuña appeared to sustain the injury while chasing down a foul ball in the sixth inning of Tuesday's game at Kauffman Stadium. Later in the inning, he was seen running awkwardly while trying to catch a fly ball, leading to his removal.Acuña was in a walking boot following the game.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe src="https://streamable.com/m/ronald-acuna-jr-exits-the-game-in-6th-inning?partnerId=web_video-playback-page_video-share" width="560" height="315"></iframe></figure>(Video source: MLB.com)The 27-year-old, who was nearing tears while addressing media Tuesday, said that he first felt discomfort in his Achilles while running the bases during Monday's game, according to <a href="https://x.com/mlbbowman/status/1950392699581858129">Bowman</a>.Acuña added that he pushed manager Brian Snitker to play Tuesday despite the soreness because he felt he's missed enough time already this year. This was just his 55th game of the season; he didn't make his 2025 debut until late May while completing his rehab from a torn ACL.Despite the late start, Acuña was named to his fifth NL All-Star team, and owns a .306/.429/.577 with 14 homers and 26 RBIs across 238 plate appearances.Injuries have hobbled the 2023 NL MVP throughout his career. The torn right ACL suffered in May 2024 has limited him to just 104 games over the last two seasons. In 2021, Acuña tore his left ACL and had to watch Atlanta's World Series run from the dugout.This is also the latest blow to a Braves team that's had their championship aspirations completely derailed by injuries. All five members of Atlanta's Opening Day rotation are on the IL with an array of injuries, and have lost several position players to injuries and suspensions at various points. Acuña and ace <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13620" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13620">Spencer Strider</a> both started the season on the IL.Tuesday's loss dropped the Braves to 45-61, leaving them 16 1/2 games out of first place in the NL East and just 1 1/2 games up on the last-place Washington Nationals.Prior to Wednesday's game, the Braves recalled outfielder Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A after placing Acuña on the IL.

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 14: Ronald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after hitting a home run in the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at Truist Park on June 14, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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The Toronto Blue Jays acquired reliever Seranthony Domínguez and cash from the Baltimore Orioles ...

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired reliever <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9732" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9732">Seranthony Domínguez</a> and cash from the Baltimore Orioles for pitching prospect Juaron Watts-Brown, the teams announced.To make room for Domínguez on both the active and 40-man rosters, the Blue Jays designated veteran reliever <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4316" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4316">Chad Green</a> for assignment.Domínguez didn't have to travel far to join his new team, as the Blue Jays and Orioles are in the midst of a four-game series at Camden Yards. He switched clubhouses between games of Tuesday's doubleheader, and made his way to the visitor's bullpen in a Blue Jays uniform during the nightcap.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Seranthony Domínguez was traded between games of the Blue Jays-Orioles doubleheader He walked past his old teammates to get to the Blue Jays bullpen 🤣 <a href="https://t.co/PVMgOIbBoL">pic.twitter.com/PVMgOIbBoL</a>— MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1950338016976744743?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Domínguez owns a 3.24 ERA, 3.47 FIP, and 1.34 WHIP with a 11.7 K/9 rate and two saves across 43 appearances for Baltimore this season. While he's put up a career-high 5.2 BB/9 rate, the right-hander's fastball is averaging nearly 98 mph this year while his 34.3% whiff rate sits in the 95th percentile. He'll add even more firepower to the back end of a Toronto bullpen that entered Tuesday with the second-highest K/9 (9.8) in the majors.The 30-year-old also brings a stellar playoff resume to the AL East-leading Blue Jays. Domínguez owns a lifetime 1.02 ERA and 0.78 FIP with 27 strikeouts over 17 playoff appearances. He was a key member of the Philadelphia Phillies' 2022 NL pennant-winning bullpen.Domínguez is earning $8 million this season in the final year of an extension he originally signed with Philadelphia in 2023.The Blue Jays are one of several contenders known to be chasing bullpen help ahead of the deadline. Even after adding Domínguez, Toronto is continuing to pursue a deal for St. Louis Cardinals closer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9598" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9598">Ryan Helsley</a>, sources told <a href="https://x.com/Feinsand/status/1950299671102181658">Mark Feinsand of MLB.com</a>.Watts-Brown was ranked as Toronto's No. 10 prospect by <a href="https://www.mlb.com/milb/prospects/bluejays/">MLB.com</a> prior to the trade. The 23-year-old right-hander put up a 3.54 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with 113 strikeouts across 19 minor-league starts this season, split between High-A Vancouver and Double-A New Hampshire.Green, meanwhile, lost his spot on the Blue Jays' roster after struggling to a 5.56 ERA and 1.47 WHIP over 45 appearances this year. The 34-year-old is earning $10.5 million this season.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JULY 10: Seranthony Domínguez #56 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates after a victory against the New York Mets during game two of a double header at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 10, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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