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The Boston Red Sox successfully negotiated a long-term contract extension with prospect Roman Anthony after initial spring training discussions, motivated by his strong performance and growing interest in staying with the team, culminating in a $130 million deal finalized just before a game.
Mike Soroka, a Cubs acquisition at the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline, exited his debut game after just two innings due to right shoulder discomfort, raising concerns given his injury history and recent velocity decline.
The Toronto Blue Jays traded for Shane Bieber, a pitcher recovering from Tommy John surgery, hoping he will strengthen their playoff rotation. While Bieber's return to peak form is uncertain, the team is optimistic, but the move involves risks given his injury history and the prospects given up. The Blue Jays aim to capitalize on their strong offense and experienced pitching staff to contend in the postseason.
The Boston Red Sox acquired pitcher Dustin May from the Los Angeles Dodgers at the 2025 MLB trade deadline, and he is set to make his debut for the team during a series against the Houston Astros on Sunday, joining other starters Cooper Criswell and Walker Buehler.
The Pittsburgh Pirates' management, led by GM Ben Cherington, made questionable decisions at the MLB trade deadline, trading key players for prospects unlikely to impact their immediate future, reflecting flawed strategy and poor decision-making that frustrates fans and questions the team's direction toward competitiveness in 2026 and beyond.
The Dodgers had a quiet MLB trade deadline, choosing to trust their current talented roster and making only minor moves to add reliever Brock Stewart and outfielder Alex Call, focusing on internal improvement rather than big splashes amid a competitive NL landscape.
The Boston Red Sox made a last-minute trade to acquire pitcher Dustin May from the Los Angeles Dodgers, sending outfielder James Tibbs III and Zach Ehrhard in return, to strengthen their starting rotation as the MLB trade deadline closed.
The Seattle Mariners made significant moves before the MLB trade deadline, acquiring All-Star hitters Eugenio Suárez and Josh Naylor, as well as a reliever Caleb Ferguson, to bolster their lineup and bullpen in pursuit of a postseason spot, while trading away prospects for immediate impact players.
The Yankees traded prospects Rafael Flores, Edgleen Perez, and Brian Sanchez to the Pirates to acquire veteran closer David Bednar, strengthening their bullpen but reducing their prospect depth. They also added reliever Jake Bird from the Rockies, as several teams traded closers during the MLB trade deadline.
The Houston Astros are trading for Carlos Correa from the Minnesota Twins, with Correa waiving his no-trade clause to rejoin the Astros and play third base, in a deal driven by team needs and salary considerations, just before the MLB trade deadline.
The Houston Astros acquired Carlos Correa from the Minnesota Twins in a major trade just before the MLB Trade Deadline, bringing back a former player who was a key part of their 2017 World Series victory.
The Boston Red Sox acquired pitcher Steven Matz from the Cardinals, and an analysis of his season shows strong curveball performance, heavy sinker usage, struggles with changeups against righties, recent decline in pitching effectiveness, and a mixed record of shutdowns and meltdowns, highlighting his potential impact and areas for improvement.
The Detroit Tigers acquired reliever Kyle Finnegan from the Washington Nationals in exchange for prospects Josh Randall and R.J. Sales, as part of a broader bullpen overhaul, with Finnegan expected to provide veteran experience in the ninth inning despite not being an elite closer.
The Boston Red Sox traded minor league first baseman Blaze Jordan to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for veteran pitcher Steven Matz, who will bolster the Red Sox's pitching staff ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Matz, a left-hander with a 3.44 ERA in 2025, is a free agent after this season, and the trade involves a connection through Cardinals' president Chaim Bloom, formerly of the Red Sox.
The Chicago Cubs acquired reliever Andrew Kittredge from the Baltimore Orioles to bolster their middle-inning bullpen, aiming to add veteran stability ahead of the trade deadline, though concerns remain about their late-inning options for the playoffs.