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MLB trade deadline moves and their fallout
The MLB trade deadline has triggered a wave of roster moves, with teams reshaping their rosters through trades, call-ups, and financial arrangements. Notable deals include the Cubs acquiring Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor from the Mets, the Dodgers landing Tarik Skubal, and the Orioles trading Adley Rutschman. The fallout continues off the field, with cash considerations being revealed in deals involving the Mets, Pirates, Cubs, and Blue Jays, while the Yankees saw touted prospect George Lombard Jr. homer on his major league debut. The Pirates are now releasing veteran Marcell Ozuna to make room on their roster as teams settle into their post-deadline configurations ahead of a playoff push.
5 developments · Jul 28 → Aug 5
Ohtani leaves game against Padres with biceps issue and is unlikely to pitch in All-Star Game
Shohei Ohtani left Friday night's game against the San Diego Padres with a right biceps issue
Shohei Ohtani had lubricant injected into his knee and is likely to pitch Wednesday at Philadelphia
Shohei Ohtani has received a lubricant injection in his left knee, according to Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts
Boone faults himself for leaving in Cole, who gives up go-ahead homer to Muncy in Dodgers' win
Gerrit Cole walked Mookie Betts in the seventh inning with the Yankees leading the Dodgers by one run
Mets slugger Juan Soto goes on 10-day injured list with left calf strain
New York Mets slugger Juan Soto has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain that’s expected to sideline him for at least three weeks and probably more
Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger to miss 4 to 6 weeks with a Grade 2 hamstring strain
New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger will be sidelined for four to six weeks with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain