As the July 31 MLB trade deadline approaches, teams are assessing their positions as buyers or sellers. Despite a complicated playoff scenario, four teams are identified as needing to make acquisitions to maximize their current season success.
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The Giants' rotation has struggled recently, prompting President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey to consider options for improvement, including in-house pitchers like Carson Seymour, Carson Whisenhunt, and Kai-Wei Teng, while also exploring the market for affordable starters. With the team just one game back in the NL Wild Card chase, Posey is expected to remain active in seeking enhancements to both the pitching staff and other positions. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Mets have acquired left-handed pitcher Gregory Soto from the Orioles, sending right-handed prospects Cameron Foster and Wellington Arecena to Baltimore in return, pending medicals. Soto, who has a 3.94 ERA and 44 strikeouts in 45 appearances this season, joins Brooks Raley as the second lefty in the Mets' bullpen, with more relief additions expected. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Minnesota Twins have released catcher Jair Camargo after designating him for assignment due to the acquisition of Jhonny Pereda. Camargo, who underwent Tommy John surgery and has struggled offensively, made a brief major league appearance last season and has been placed on the minor league injured list, with a potential return timeline extending to the middle of next season. Want More Context? 🔎
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