The Padres enhanced their offense by trading for Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan O’Hearn and outfielder Ramon Laureano, sending six 2024 draft picks in return. O’Hearn, a rental with a productive bat, and Laureano, enjoying a career year, will strengthen San Diego’s lineup while offering defensive upgrades; Laureano’s $6.5MM option makes him a potential long-term asset.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates mishandled the 2025 trade deadline, particularly with the trade of closer David Bednar to the New York Yankees, which did not enhance the team's future prospects. Bednar disclosed that he learned about the trade via social media and had to contact his agent for confirmation, highlighting the franchise's poor communication. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Dodgers have placed veteran reliever Kirby Yates on the 15-day injured list due to lower back pain, effective retroactively from July 29. In his absence, the team has welcomed deadline acquisitions Brock Stewart, Alex Call, and Paul Gervase to the active roster. Want More Context? 🔎
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The New York Mets were active at the July 31 MLB trade deadline, making four key moves to strengthen their roster for a playoff push, including acquiring relievers Gregory Soto, Tyler Rogers, and Ryan Helsley, as well as All-Star Cedric Mullins. These strategic additions, particularly to the bullpen, have been graded favorably, with an overall assessment of A, positioning the Mets for a deep postseason run. Want More Context? 🔎
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