Every major deal: Rumors, updates, news, and analysis

The deadline for MLB trades in 2022 is fast approaching. Teams will need to weigh their most pressing needs before 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday arrives.

Who won the blockbuster? Juan Soto Could there be trade between Nationals and Padres Could Willson Contreras be dealt to a competitor? Which of the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers And Houston Astros They will do anything to help their 2022 World Series hopes.

This is the place to be for all your trade-related questions.

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Cardinals receive Montgomery from the Yankees

The Yankees have traded pitcher Jordan Montgomery to Cardinals in exchange for Harrison Bader, outfielder.

Phillies sign deal with Syndergaard to strengthen their rotation

ESPN sources say that the Phillies are closing a deal to acquire righthander Noah Syndergaard, who was previously with the Angels.

Minnesota has another pitcher

LHP Michael Fulmer is being purchased by the Twins from the Tigers.

Trade completed by Mariners and Dodgers

The Mariners announced that Jake Lamb, a Dodgers player, has been signed by them. Cash considerations or naming a player later will be considered.

Darin Ruf gets a trade with the Mets to strengthen his DH spot

In exchange for J.D., Darin Ruf was acquired by the Mets. Davis and three prospects in pitching. Story »

Were you sure the Padres were over?

Sources tell ESPN that San Diego Padres have made a deal for Brandon Drury just hours after Josh Bell and Juan Soto were acquired. Story »

Twins increase their rotation through trade Tyler Mahle

The Minnesota Twins We have reached an agreement to purchase right-hander Tyler Mahle, who is currently with us Cincinnati Reds Multiple prospects: Sources tell ESPN. Story » | Grades »

Phillies make deal with Cubs to upgrade bullpen, and trade Angels outfield to get the bullpen.

The Philadelphia Phillies Right-hander have been acquired David Robertson The following are the Chicago Cubs Brandon Marsh, an outfielder with the Los Angeles Angels. Story » | Grades »

Jeff Passan breaks down Eric Hosmer’s trade to the Red Sox by the Padres.

Red Sox take on Eric HosmerContract

Eric Hosmer has been thrown out of the Juan Soto deal after he rejected a Washington agreement. Boston Red Sox ESPN sources say that San Diego swooped in to acquire Hosmer. Sources tell ESPN that San Diego will be covering a large portion of Hosmer’s $44 million contract. Story »

Dodgers risk their lives Joey Gallo

A source told ESPN that the Los Angeles Dodgers reached an agreement to acquire Joey Gallo, outfielder for the New York Yankees. Story » | Grades »

Juan Soto Blockbuster: Nationals, Padres

The San Diego Padres Juan Soto, first baseman and outfielder superstar, have been purchased Josh Bell The following are the Washington NationalsESPN sources said that they were told this by sources. LHP MacKenzie Gore, OF Robert Hassell III, SS C.J. AbramsLuke Voit, RHP Jarlin Suanna, and OF James Wood are all headed back to Washington Story » | Grades »

Trade closes in Toronto and Miami

The Toronto Blue Jays Are finalizing a deal Miami MarlinsESPN.com has received confirmation from sources. Shortstop Jordan Groshans will be going to Miami. Reliever Zach Pop He is one of the players who will be going to Toronto.

Orioles trade closer with the Twins

The Minnesota Twins Are finalizing a deal in order to get closer Jorge Lopez The following are the Baltimore Orioles Sources inform ESPN of LHP Cade Povich, RHP Yennier Cano, and other prospects. Story » | Grades »

Astros, Braves swap veteran pitchers

Braves acquire veteran right-handed starter Jake Odorizzi Houston Astros are the Houston Astros’ relief pitcher Will Smith. Story »

Brewers get some bullpen help after Josh Hader‘s departure

Helpful Information Matt Bush Sources tell ESPN’s Jeff Passan that pitcher Antoine Kelly, infielder Mark Mathias, and his head to Milwaukee are currently on their way to Texas. Story »

Rotation with cards is enhanced by the addition of cards Jose Quintana Acquisition

The St. Louis Cardinals We have reached an agreement to purchase Jose Quintana, a left-hander from the Pittsburgh PiratesSources tell ESPN Story » | Grades »

Red Sox reach an agreement with Reds Tommy Pham

The Boston Red Sox We have reached an agreement to purchase Tommy Pham, outfielder from the Cincinnati RedsSources tell ESPN Story » | Grades »

Astros catch Red Sox catcher

Houston has acquired catcher Christian Vazquez Sources tell ESPN’s Jeff Passan that the Boston Red Sox are responsible. Story » | Grades »

Yankees get Frankie Montas Oakland: In agreement

The Yankees have added Frankie Montas, a right-handed starter, and a closer to their lineup. Lou Trivino In a trade deal with the A’s. Story » | Grades »

Padres land Josh Hader In blockbuster deal with Brewers

San Diego has a closer relationship with the media Taylor RogersRobert Gasser is a left-handed pitching prospect. He also outfielder Esteury Ruiz Right-hander and left-hander Dinelson Lamet Sources inform ESPN that Milwaukee is the location for the star closer. Story » | Grades »

Astros add Trey Mancini O’s in trade

The Houston Astros Trey Mancini has been acquired as the first baseman/outfielder. Baltimore OriolesESPN has confirmed that the sources have confirmed this. Story » | Grades »

Cubs acquire Yankee bullpen as part of a deal

Yankees acquire right-handed relief pitcher Scott Effross In exchange for Hayden Wesneski, a minor league right-hander, the Cubs acquired him. Story » | Grades »

Braves add infielder

Braves announce acquisition of infielder Ehire Adrianza The following are the Nationals In exchange for OF Trey Harris. Atlanta also known as INF Robinson Cano Assignment Story »

Giants acquire a shortstop

San Francisco has traded Cubs shortstop Dixon Machado Raynel Espinal, right-hander, was sent to Chicago. Story »

Deal with Diamondbacks: Rays add outfield bat to Rays’ deal

Tampa Bay has acquired a veteran outfielder David Peralta Trade with Arizona Story » | Grades »

Phillies offer more depth for cards’ pitching

In exchange for an infielder, the Cardinals announced that JoJo Romero is now a left-handed pitcher. Edmundo Sosa.

Cubs trade Dodgers for relief

Los Angeles Dodgers added to their bullpen with the trading of for Chicago Cubs Right-handed reliefr Chris MartinAccording to sources, ESPN’s Buster Olney was informed. Story »

Mariners get ace Luis Castillo Reds in trade

The Mariners traded Noelvi Marte’s star pitcher Luis Castillo to the Reds for Andrew Moore and minor leaguers Levi Stoudt, Edwin Arroyo, Noelvi Marte, and Levi Stoudt. Story » | Grades »

Mets acquire Tyler NaquinPhillip Diehl, trade with Reds

In a deal with Cincinnati, the Mets acquired an additional outfield bat as well as a reliever to take them up to first place. Story »

Yankees acquire All-Star Andrew Benintendi Royals

The Yankees made a big splash by adding an All-Star player to their outfield. Story » | Grades »

Mets get Daniel Vogelbach Pirates

In a deal with Pirates, the NL East-leading Mets received much-needed DH assistance. Story »

Mariners acquire Carlos Santana Royals

Santana’s two pitchers prospects were traded to Seattle, which added a veteran batter. Story » | Grades »

MLB trade deadline buzz

Aug. 2 updates

Will the Cubs make a second move? The Chicago Cubs’ roster is available less than two hour before the deadline. Surprisingly, Ian Happ and Willosn Contreras are both in it. — Jesse Rogers

Juan Soto’s latest news: The MLB trade deadline is approaching and Soto remains a National. However, there is increasing speculation that Soto may be traded before the deadline of 6 p.m. ET deadline. There are still options for the Cardinals, Dodgers, and Padres.

Aug. 1 Updates

Miami could be holding onto its trade candidates Major moves are unlikely to be made by the Marlins as they have checked in with most of their players, according to a source familiar with the situation. Marlins have most of their most important players locked in through at minimum next season. They’ll then attempt to contend again for a playoff slot. The offers haven’t been high enough to warrant moving core players.

It has been particularly true for Pablo LopezLopez, who is enjoying an extraordinary year and can be controlled through the 2024 season. Lopez remains the Marlins most impact player, according to rival executives. The offers may get much better with Lopez Luis Castillo And Frankie Montas off the board. Lopez can be retained by the Marlins, who will then trade him for young, proven offensive players in the offseason.

What Cleveland will do at the deadline Rivals believe that Cleveland won’t be able to make major upgrades before the deadline. However, the Guardians have the farm system and the resources to do it. According to one agent, they could land Juan Soto if needed. However, controllable pitchers are what the Guardians want. Although they are young, they still compete in a weak division. Some utility-type upgrades may be necessary. — Jesse Rogers

The White Sox are planning to upgrade their lineup. The White Sox were looking for a lefty hitter who could play right field. They were there on Tyler Naquin They were not involved in the move to New York before he moved there. David PeraltaTampa Bay acquired Peralta. Peralta plays only left field. They have many of them. A trade of big league for big league was suggested by an executive who is not associated with either team. AJ Pollock It is a prospect for JocPederson. The Giants would be able to continue competing while the White Sox shift their lineup and give their locker room a boost. A minor addition from the left side might be needed by the White Sox, as they may have to search for someone like Rafael Ortega The Cubs or Kole Calhoun Rangers — Jesse Rogers

Current Ohtani strategy for the Angels: Angels have been “dangling.” Shohei Ohtani An industry source stated that there was no delay in the deadline for Tuesday. Two executives from teams previously identified as possible landing spots still considered the possibility of Ohtani being traded a highly unlikely outcome over this weekend. One believed that the Angels weren’t serious about moving him now.

Another rival executive said that the Angels could at least get a feel for the Ohtani market to help them better plan their offseason strategy. Arte Moreno, Angels owner, has been against rebuilding the team. However, an Ohtani trade could be a sign of one. — Alden Gonzalez

July 31 Updates

San Francisco must make some important decisions: The Giants are in a unique position with Carlos Rodon And Joc Pederson. These guys are still within reach of a wild-card spot. Rodon will be a popular choice because there is a shortage of starting pitchers on the market. If San Francisco makes a deal, it will seek major-league-ready assistance in return. — Buster Olney

The latest news on Contreras and when Chicago will make moves The Cubs have a number of deals on the horizon. However, they are likely to happen quickly as we approach the deadline. Willson Contreras, David Robertson And Mychal Givens Are very likely to go. There are also many other things that you might be interested in. Ian HappHe would remain under team control until 2023. Contreras seems to be more appealing to the teams involved. He is not only a part-time catcher, but also a regular member of the lineup (as a designated hitter, etc.). Among those teams are the Astros, Rays, and Padres. — Buster Olney

Who are New York’s top targets? The Yankees appear focused in their pursuit for a starting pitching coach. Frankie Montas And Carlos Rodon They are available. — Buster Olney

San Diego speaking to many According to rival executives, the Padres are heavily involved with a variety of conversations. Juan Soto talks. — Buster Olney

Are you looking for a Soto deal? Many rival officials continue to believe that Juan Soto would be dealt before the deadline. One senior executive is changing the subject a little, saying that Soto’s chances of being moved are 60-40. — Buster Olney

July 30th Updates

It’s possible that things will heat up well before the deadline. Two executives are interested in adding to their ranks. They suggested that the market is slower than normal due to the addition of wild-card teams. While some organizations are in the playoff race now, others believe they will be there next season. They aren’t planning to sell like last year. If San Francisco and Boston get involved and decide to subtract, that could change. Jed Hoyer, Cubs’ catcher, is keeping it tight with the expectation that he will be moving on Monday or Tuesday. Juan Soto could be a key player. He is unlikely to make any other deals with the team that he gets. — Jesse Rogers

July 28th updates

What the reigning champs will be looking at at the deadline Rival executives report that the Braves want a right-handed batter to replace their current hitter Adam Duvall You can find their list. Here are some of the options available: Ian Happ (A switch-hitter who hits.346 against the lefties). Ramon Laureano, hitting.262 against lefties Rob RefsnyderThis year, he is slaying.422 against lefties with 50 plate appearances. — Buster Olney

Leader in the race for Soto’s landing? Rival executives believe that Juan Soto is currently in the lead-runner position for the Padres, as reported by Juan Soto’s office on Thursday morning. — Buster Olney

Are you a leader in the race for land… everyone? The Padres appear to be interested in everyone. They are looking for arms and bats, big and small. They have inquired about both Ian Happ And Willson Contreras Together with the biggest fish of all, the Cubs, Juan Soto. They are also looking for bullpen armour, just like most teams. Rival teams expect A.J. Preller will make a splash but it’s not yet clear where they’ll be improving on. This is mostly because they are trying on every one of them. — Jesse Rogers

How Giants’ struggles could alter the deadline The Giants have continued to inform other teams on Wednesday night that they don’t plan to trade veterans and they will continue to keep any free agents. Carlos Rodon And Joc Pederson. Due to the Giants’ recent woes, other teams are keeping an eye on them closely to see if their fortunes will change and if they’ll start trading. — Buster Olney

July 27th Updates

The Brewers might be busy by the deadline According to sources, the Brewers are in search of a bat or an arm. The return of Freddy Peralta Milwaukee might be more interested in bullpen assistance than a starter pitcher. — Jesse Rogers

Multiple teams are interested in Cubs reliefrs: Cubs setup man has strong interest Mychal Givens. After their last offseason, the White Sox may be able to make a deal with him. Both the Phillies and the Cubs needed middle relievers. Two deals were made last year by the Cubs and White Sox for bullpen arms. Ryan Tepera And Craig Kimbrel Going to the South Side from their crosstown competitors. — Jesse Rogers

The big decision of the Marlins could have a significant impact on the deadline The trade deadline is six days away. Miami Marlins sit five games below .500 and 4½ games back of a playoff spot — with their star, Jazz Chisholm Jr., on a long stretch and their two biggest offseason signings. Avisail Garcia And Jorge Soler, posting subpar numbers. The New York Post reported Tuesday, that Kim Ng, Marlins general manager, would openly trade anyone other than ace Sandy AlcantaraThis is a significant development considering the organization’s abundance of pitching talent. Outsiders believe her intention is not to rebuild the franchise, but to sign players who will strengthen the roster to the 40-man next season.

Miguel Rojas Pleading for patience.

Rojas, who is unquestionably the leader of the team in eighth year, has negotiated a lot of change over that stretch. This includes the aggressive rebuild that led to the current core. He sees the potential in the current team. His belief is that injuries and underperformance by players are the root causes of the team’s problems and that they should be allowed to improve. The Marlins did a lot of aggressive things over the offseason. Soler and Garcia were signed and Soler was traded. Jacob Stallings And Joey Wendle. Rojas believes they need more time together.

Rojas stated, “As a player all I want is an chance.” “I don’t ask for five, six or more years. It’s unrealistic. For me, it’s not realistic to give up on a group if you know they have the potential to do something. — Alden Gonzalez

Updates for July 26

Tampa Bay: Why you should be watching at the last minute The Rays have reached the playoffs each of their last three seasons. Despite suffering devastating injuries in recent days, they still managed to win the championship. Kevin Kiermaier The catcher Mike Zunino Sources say that the Rays are looking for veterans to help push their core of young players towards a wild-card spot. The Rays anticipate getting Wander Franco And Manuel Margot They will be back in the coming weeks, but they’ll also be looking for other position players, and they can take on payroll before trade deadline.

The Rays were among the teams that inquired about Juan Soto. Given his arbitration-eligibility and non-long-term contract, they could have a shot at him. Freddie Freeman In free agency. The Rays are a team with limited resources and the risk of losing a huge haul of prospects to a player as good as Soto is very high. They will likely be outbid for this slugger. — Buster Olney

What is Cleveland’s deadline strategy The Cleveland Guardians Two players could be heading to free agency in fall: catcher and catcher Austin Hedges And reliever Bryan Shaw The Guardians might be open to considering offers from catching talent, as some of their competitors are looking. With the promotion of Bo Naylor (23-year-old catching talent) from Triple-A into the major leagues almost certain, the Guardians will have to rely on Hedges for instruction. Cleveland is currently in the scrum of four teams trying to push into the group of wild-card leaders, and at the moment, the Guardians are 3½ games behind the Twins — so they’ll look for possible upgrades before the deadline, but probably nothing too expensive. — Buster Olney

July 25th Updates

Are the Padres a Soto-trade fit? When scouting potential matches for Juan Soto, there is a team that keeps appearing in the list of rival executives and scouts: the Padres. Their outfield is in dire need of more offense and they also have a gap that needs to be filled immediately. They also need a GM with the audacity and vision to make this happen. A Soto deal would likely start with C.J. Abrams And MacKenzie Gore.

But two potential issues linger for AJ Preller: 1. Is he able to organize additional players and beat the deep pool of teams interested in him, particularly after sacrificing so much of his own money to strengthen the rotation? 2. What about the money? The Padres are reported to want to reduce their payroll in order not to exceed the luxury-tax threshold. And the Nats may be keen to attach a large contract such as that of Patrick Corbin‘s? — Alden Gonzalez

Are the Cardinals more likely to trade Soto for an ace? Although the Cardinals are being mentioned as potential suitors for Juan Soto’s services, they are focused on their pitching schedule ahead of the deadline. St. Louis hopes to add one or more starters for the second year in a row. Are the Reds willing to trade Luis Castillo? St. Louis could make a great fit if this is true. — Jesse Rogers

Are the Dodgers big on Soto or other players? It was 2017 Yu Darvish. It was in 2018 Manny Machado. It was in 2021. Max Scherzer And Trea Turner. Andrew Friedman might be interested in making another major move. For obvious reasons, the Dodgers were identified as an early suitor to Juan Soto. They have the prospect capital and financial might to not just acquire Soto but possibly even lock him up with a record-setting extension. While it is possible, Friedman may make a few lower-tier moves to his pitching staff because he isn’t happy with the number of young talent that he has lost in recent years. While there are many questions about the Dodgers’ bullpen and their rotation, there are also a number of impact players making their way back. Dustin May, Walker Buehler And Blake Treinen). You can expect them to prioritise depth. They have proven for some time that they are capable of preventing runs, even when not using top-shelf pitching. — Alden Gonzalez

Potential suitors for Cubs All-Star Catcher: Willson Contreras of the Cubs is on track to move by the Aug. 2, deadline. At this time, the Cubs has not offered him a contract extension. The Rays, Guardians, and Mets are possible suitors for this All-Star starter. — Jesse Rogers

Will Ohtani be traded by the Angels or will they make moves to build around him instead? The Angels will be pondering two big questions over the next week: Will they really entertain trade offers for Shohei Ahtani, who is a free agent after the 2023 seasons? Or will they simply make moves at the margins to try (perhaps a last one) to contend next year? If the latter, Angels General Manager Perry Minasian will be aggressive in seeking major league players that are manageable at least through next years. There are many holes on the Angels 40-man roster. It is unrealistic to expect them to fix them all in one season. If there is no midseason extension, Noah Syndergaard Solid, but not dominant, on a 1-year deal following a long hiatus. — will likely be their most probable trade candidate, regardless how they approach it. — Alden Gonzalez

Why the White Sox are focusing on bullpen assistance: Install man Kendall Graveman He is poised to surpass his career record for appearances. Joe Kelly This season has been inconsistent for White Sox and Aaron Bummer is injured. Chicago is seeking deadline help because of its lack of bullpen options, as it attempts to climb the AL Central standings. — Jesse Rogers