MLB trade deadline
Coverage of MLB trade deadline in the Nexus archive.
- Braves trade catcher Joey Bart, outfielder Eli White to free up space for Sean Murphy, Lane Thomas
The Atlanta Braves traded catcher Joey Bart to the Chicago White Sox and outfielder Eli White to the Boston Red Sox to create roster space for newly acquired players Sean Murphy and Lane Thomas. The trades brought right-hander Duncan Davitt and minor league reliever Tyler Uberstine to Atlanta, while clearing room for Thomas and potentially accelerating Murphy's return from injury.
- Mets agree to trade pitcher Freddy Peralta to Rays for 3 minor leaguers, AP source says
The New York Mets have agreed to trade starting pitcher Freddy Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for three minor leaguers: outfielder Aidan Smith, infielder Emilien Pitre, and right-hander Gary Gill Hill. The deal, confirmed by an AP source, occurs a day before the MLB trade deadline, with the Rays aiming to strengthen their strong rotation while the last-place Mets seek fresh prospects.
- Watch: Shelton and Twins focused on winning, not the trade deadline
Twins manager Derek Shelton emphasizes focusing on winning games rather than trade deadline speculation. The MLB trade deadline is August 3rd, and the Twins host the Kansas City Royals starting Tuesday.
- San Francisco Giants ready to sell star players ahead of trade deadline as Buster Posey's rebuild unravels
The San Francisco Giants are preparing to trade star players ahead of the MLB trade deadline due to their poor 2026 season performance. With a 30-43 record and 17 games behind the Dodgers, reports indicate the team is open for business, targeting expensive players like Rafael Devers, Willy Adames, and Matt Chapman. Buster Posey's leadership as president of Baseball Operations has been criticized as the team's struggles continue despite increased payroll.