Overview
- As of July 23, the Yankees have scouted Maikel García, Mark Vientos for their hot-corner void without holding substantive talks on Eugenio Suárez.
- The Braves are expected to designate Marcell Ozuna for trade despite his 10-and-5 veto rights, leaving suitors to negotiate potential salary offsets.
- The Dodgers bullpen has surrendered six runs in two innings recently, prompting a push for Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley as a high-leverage addition.
- The Red Sox are evaluating a bid for Mitch Keller to bolster a rotation that has faltered since its All-Star break winning streak.
- The impending deadline has compressed negotiations into a high-stakes sprint in which veteran veto rights, prospect value, one-year control status dictate trade leverage.