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Mets and Phillies Bolster Bullpens as Giants Re-tool and Braves Hold Steady

Late-inning pitching remains premium through a wave of reliever rentals that fortified contenders, fueling veteran trades that built prospect pools

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May (85) pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JULY 29: Harrison Bader #12 of the Minnesota Twins jumps to catch a fly ball hit by Wilyer Abreu #52 of the Boston Red Sox (not pictured) for an out in the sec ond inning at Target Field on July 29, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Overview

  • The Mets acquired Ryan Helsley, Tyler Rogers and Gregory Soto to complement Edwin Díaz and transform their bullpen into one of baseball’s most versatile late-inning units.
  • The Phillies addressed relief and outfield needs by trading prospects for closer Jhoan Durán and signing Harrison Bader to stabilize their ninth inning and upgrade defensive depth.
  • Giants president Buster Posey officially pivoted to a re-tooling strategy, trading veterans Mike Yastrzemski, Camilo Doval and Tyler Rogers for a haul of prospects and longer-term assets.
  • Braves president Alex Anthopoulos held onto expiring stars Raisel Iglesias and Marcell Ozuna after deeming available offers insufficient, shifting the franchise focus toward 2026 help.
  • FanGraphs ZiPS projections identified the Padres as the deadline’s biggest playoff beneficiaries, forecasting the largest uptick in postseason probability following their multi-player acquisitions.