Yankees To Select Carlos Carrasco; Jake Woodford Triggers Opt Out

The Seattle Mariners have selected left-hander Brandyn Garcia for their roster, optioning right-hander Juan Burgos to Triple-A Tacoma. Garcia, a 2023 11th-round draft pick, has impressive minor league stats with a 3.51 ERA this year and will bolster the bullpen as the second lefty, while the team may seek additional bullpen help before the trade deadline. Need More Context? 🔎

The Mets are open to trading from their major league infield, focusing on younger players like Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio, Mark Vientos, and Luisangel Acuña, while keeping stars Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso. Baty has struggled this season but shows potential, while Vientos, Mauricio, and Acuña have also faced challenges, making them less valuable in trades for the bullpen upgrades the Mets seek. Need More Context? 🔎

The Boston Red Sox plan to be active ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline, prioritizing "impact starting pitching" as they aim for their first playoff berth since 2021. Insiders list potential trade candidates, including Sandy Alcantara, Kris Bubic, and Mitch Keller, with Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow expected to pursue key upgrades at starting pitcher and possibly first base and catcher. Need More Context? 🔎