2026 MLB Power Rankings: Trade Deadline Shakes Up Teams

After the July 31 deadline, suspected contenders and rebuilding clubs alike swapped talent. The Dodgers added pitcher Tarik Skubal, while the Rays took on Freddy Peralta. Chicago acquired Kevin Gausman, San Diego secured awe‑new pitcher Casey Mize, Pittsburgh brought in Luke Weaver, Boston’s catcher Adley Rutschman and Philadelphia’s Luis Arraez joined the Phillies. The Angels offloaded starter José Soriano and outfielder Jo Adell, receiving nine prospects, including top‑50 shortstop Arjun Nimmala.

The Athletics traded 2022 third‑round pick Colby Thomas for 2019 first‑round pick Seth Johnson, sold injured starter Kris Bubic to the Dodgers, and kept Michael Wacha and Seth Lugo while adding pitching prospect Lucas Braun via the Lane Thomas trade to Atlanta. The Rockies shed Brenton Doyle, relievers Antonio Senzatela, Victor Vodnik and Seth Halvorsen to bolster their farm, and the Giants cleared rental slots, moving Ramon Marquez, Henry Lalane and Miguel Mendez to other teams. sportbet.rodeo