# MLB August 2026 trade deadline > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mlb-august-2026-trade-deadline > Updated: 2026-08-09T20:16:25.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 3. The Chicago Cubs have continued to aggressively reinforce their roster following the MLB trade deadline. To bolster the pitching staff for a potential postseason push, the organization acquired veteran starters Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes, reliever Ryan Zeferjahn, and left-hander Braxton Garrett. While these moves aim to stabilize the rotation, the team continues to navigate challenges regarding long-term controllable starting pitching. On 9 August, the club also reported progress on pitcher Shelby Miller, who has begun a rehab assignment with the Iowa Cubs following right elbow surgery. Manager Craig Counsell noted that Miller’s recovery has progressed “faster than anticipated,” though he cautioned that several steps remain before a return to the major league roster. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-09: Chicago Cubs bolster pitching staff through trades and rehab assignments The Chicago Cubs have bolstered their pitching depth with acquisitions like Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes, while Shelby Miller begins a rehab assignment following elbow surgery. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chicago-cubs-bolster-pitching-staff-through-trades-and-rehab-assignments ### 2026-08-07: Chicago Cubs bolster rotation with Gausman and Holmes acquisitions The Chicago Cubs have bolstered their roster for a postseason run by acquiring key pitchers Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes during the 2026 trade deadline. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mlb-august-trade-rules-and-cubs-deadline-acquisitions ### 2026-08-06: MLB trade deadline: five teams emerge as winners, three as losers Five MLB clubs improved their rosters at the trade deadline—adding players like Tarik Skubal, Luis Arráez, and Luis García Jr.—while three made no notable moves, labeling them losers. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mlb-trade-deadline-five-teams-emerge-as-winners-three-as-losers --- Cite as: MLB August 2026 trade deadline. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mlb-august-2026-trade-deadline