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Milwaukee trades Caleb Durbin along with Anthony Seigler and Andruw Monasterio to Boston for Kyle Harrison, David Hamilton and Shane Drohan, plus a compensatory Round B pick; Boston gains infield depth and versatile options, while Milwaukee replenishes pitching depth and infield flexibility ahead of the 2026 season.
Boston landed Caleb Durbin from Milwaukee in a six-player deal that sent left-handers Kyle Harrison and Shane Drohan, and infielder David Hamilton to the Brewers, with Milwaukee also receiving Andruw Monasterio, Anthony Seigler and a competitive balance round B pick in July. Durbin, 26, who can play third or second, batted .256/.334 with 11 homers and 18 steals in 136 games last season and could fill Boston’s third-base opening after Alex Bregman left in free agency.
New York Mets acquire Freddy Peralta from Milwaukee, giving them a true ace to fuel a win-now push while keeping enough depth to flip pieces like David Peterson for other needs. The trade is framed as a net Mets win, with the Cubs gaining by Milwaukee’s NL Central drop and the Phillies likely losing ground; Brewers fans lament losing an All-Star as they pursue a long-term rebuild.
The Cardinals traded Nolan Arenado and cash to the Diamondbacks for minor league right-hander Jack Martinez, with Arizona taking about $11M of Arenado’s remaining $42M over the next two years (Rockies paying $5M, Cardinals $26M). Arenado, 34, has declined offensively but remains a strong defender; the move clears payroll for STL’s rebuild and gives Arizona a veteran third baseman in a more hitter-friendly park, while the return is modest and could free up room for additional moves by both teams.
St. Louis traded Nolan Arenado to Arizona, sending right-hander Jack Martinez and the D-backs’ eighth-round pick in return while covering $31 million of Arenado’s remaining $42 million. Arenado, who waived his no-trade clause, has two years left on his $260 million contract and will join Arizona’s infield as the Cardinals pivot to a younger core under Chaim Bloom after a roughly 15-month trade saga and amid shifting market dynamics sparked by other moves like Alex Bregman’s deal with the Cubs.
The Milwaukee Brewers are considering trading All-Star Freddy Peralta, seeking a young, major-league ready replacement and possibly an extension, with teams like the Mets, Braves, Yankees, Red Sox, and Dodgers showing interest. The article also covers arbitration issues with the Blue Jays' Lauer, the Orioles' decision to retain Mountcastle, and potential moves involving other teams like the Marlins, Tigers, Padres, Diamondbacks, and Rockies, highlighting strategic roster and trade considerations across MLB.
The Baltimore Orioles traded for Shane Baz from the Tampa Bay Rays, recognizing his potential as a top-tier starter and controlling him for three seasons, in a move that benefits both teams amid their division rivalry. The trade involved significant prospects and draft picks, reflecting Baz's high value and the Rays' strategic farm system rebuild, with the outcome of the trade likely to influence the division race over the coming years.
The Boston Red Sox are close to signing veteran first baseman Nathaniel Lowe, a former Silver Slugger and Gold Glove winner, to bolster their lineup for the final stretch of the season, with Lowe potentially joining the team as soon as Monday.
The Astros and Twins completed a trade involving Carlos Correa, with discussions including Christian Walker as part of the deal, which the Twins ultimately declined due to salary and strategic reasons. The article explores the potential fit and future of Walker, the Twins' roster considerations, and the Astros' plans for Walker's possible trade in the offseason.
The Yankees traded outfielder Everson Pereira to the Rays in exchange for utilityman Jose Caballero, who adds speed and defensive versatility to the Yankees' bench, while Pereira, a top prospect with injury concerns, provides outfield depth for Tampa Bay.
The Kansas City Royals acquired outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the San Francisco Giants in a deadline trade, with the Giants receiving pitching prospect Yunior Marte. Yastrzemski, a left-handed hitter with a history of success against right-handed pitching, joins a Royals team competing for a Wild Card spot. The Giants, meanwhile, open a spot in their outfield for prospects like Luis Matos and Grant McCray.
The Yankees acquired reliever Camilo Doval from the Giants in a trade involving four minor leaguers, aiming to strengthen their bullpen with control through 2027, while the Giants rebuild their farm system with promising prospects.
The San Diego Padres acquired Ryan O'Hearn and Ramon Laureano from the Baltimore Orioles to strengthen their offense, with O'Hearn providing power against right-handed pitching and Laureano offering offensive and defensive value, as part of a series of recent trades by Padres' GM A.J. Preller.
The Phillies acquired outfielder Harrison Bader from the Twins in exchange for prospects Hendry Mendez and Geremy Villoria, with the Twins also trading away other players as part of their sell-off. Bader, a strong defender and improving hitter, fits well into the Phillies' outfield needs, while the prospects add future potential for both teams.
The New York Yankees are acquiring Pirates closer David Bednar to strengthen their bullpen, with Bednar returning to form after a rough start to the season, and he will be a key reliever for the second half of the season.