Overview

• The Mets activated relievers Tyler Rogers, Ryan Helsley and Gregory Soto on August 1 to solidify late-inning roles and promoted Cedric Mullins to stabilize center field, optioning Luisangel Acuña to Triple-A Syracuse.
• Chicago added lefty Taylor Rogers along with Willi Castro, Andrew Kittredge and Michael Soroka, designating Ryan Pressly for assignment and placing Miguel Amaya on the 60-day injured list to clear roster space.
• Tyler and Taylor Rogers became the first pair of MLB twin brothers traded within hours at a single deadline, with Tyler joining New York and Taylor landing in Chicago.
• The Cubs optioned Moises Ballesteros and Gavin Hollowell to Triple-A Iowa to finalize a 26-man roster that bolsters both bench versatility and relief options.
• Both teams navigated 40-man roster limits through a series of option moves, designations and IL placements to integrate their new pitchers and position players for the stretch run.