The Mets shuffled their outfield against the Padres, with Luisangel Acuña making only his second career outfield appearance, impressively diving to catch a line drive. This move, along with Starling Marte’s limited play due to a knee bruise, may serve to showcase Acuña’s versatility ahead of potential trade talks, particularly with the White Sox regarding Luis Robert Jr., as the trade deadline approaches.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks traded starting pitcher Merrill Kelly to the Texas Rangers, adding a consistent arm to their rotation alongside Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi. In return, the D-backs receive Triple-A left-hander Kohl Drake and two other prospects, marking Kelly as the fourth regular player dealt by Arizona ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Want More Context? 🔎
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All-Star first baseman Ryan O’Hearn, who will be a free agent after the season, is a likely trade candidate for the Orioles, despite their high asking price. With a solid 134 wRC+ this year, his production has dipped since June, and he requires a platoon partner; potential suitors include the Rangers and Brewers, while the Astros may shift focus to Jesus Sanchez. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired outfielder Harrison Bader from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for minor leaguers Hendry Mendez and Geremy Villoria, marking their second trade with the Twins in two days following the acquisition of closer Jhoan Duran. Bader, a former Gold Glove winner, strengthens the Phillies' outfield as they compete with the New York Mets for the NL East title, bringing postseason experience and a solid batting record to the team. Want More Context? 🔎
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