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MLB Teams Weigh Injured Stars and Bullpen Moves With Deadline Looming

Front offices across baseball are finalizing valuations of injured trade chips alongside bullpen arms in the final three days before the non-waiver deadline.

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The Boston Red Sox ‘Alex Bregman (right) celebrates with teammate Roman Anthony (left) after Bregman’s fifth inning two run home during a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Boston (AP Photo/Jim Davis).
New York Yankees' Ryan McMahon celebrates after his two-run double during the second inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

Overview

  • The Chicago White Sox have ruled Luis Robert Jr. day-to-day with a sore adductor and are gauging offers for him alongside relievers Dan Altavilla, Steven Wilson and Tyler Alexander.
  • The Philadelphia Phillies, fresh off taking two of three from the Yankees, remain linked to Luis Robert Jr. while targeting a steady outfield bat and one or two reliable bullpen arms to sharpen their postseason bid.
  • Boston’s win over the Dodgers showcased Alex Bregman’s go-ahead homer, but the Red Sox list closer Aroldis Chapman day-to-day and are pressing to add a dependable starter and trusted late-game reliever.
  • New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is aggressively pursuing bullpen reinforcements after Sunday’s relief effort, and outfielder Aaron Judge begins a flexor strain IL stint upon his return.
  • With July 31 approaching, clubs are balancing immediate playoff aspirations against long-term roster building by weighing injured assets, veteran arms and opt-out considerations.