The San Diego Padres designated catcher Martín Maldonado and infielder Trenton Brooks for assignment following a series of trades that brought in new talent, including catcher Freddy Fermin. While Maldonado’s defensive skills were once valuable, his declining offensive performance prompted the move, and Brooks, despite strong Triple-A numbers, struggled at the MLB level, leading to his DFA as well.
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Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase's locker was cleared out following his and teammate Luis Ortiz's extended paid leave amid a gambling investigation, raising concerns about their return this season. Clase, a three-time All-Star, was anticipated as a trade asset but remains with the team as they deal with a 54-54 record and ongoing investigations into suspicious betting activities connected to Ortiz. Want More Context? 🔎
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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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