Overview
- The Diamondbacks dealt Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners for prospects Brandyn Garcia and Ashton Izzi, marking the club’s first major move in the July 31 trade period.
- Arizona plans to continue selling walk-year assets, with third baseman Eugenio Suárez and starters Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly expected to be available.
- The Red Sox, having missed out on Naylor, are refocusing on alternatives like Ryan O’Hearn at first base while maintaining a priority on acquiring starting pitching.
- The Yankees bolstered their lineup by trading for third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Rockies and are now scouting additional arms for their rotation and bullpen.
- The Mets strengthened their late-inning relief with the addition of left-hander Gregory Soto and remain in the market for more high-leverage bullpen options.