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MLB trade deadline activity

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Mid‑July coverage centered focused on the Boston Red Sox’s trade of third‑base star Rafael Devers and the New York Mets’ willingness to field offers on many roster pieces, with only a few players off‑limits. The Mets had already dealt left‑hander David Petersen to Chicago and were fielding interest in arms such as Freddy Peralta and Luke Weaver, while rumors linked the Yankees to a possible Devers acquisition despite contractual hurdles. pieces. By late July the spotlight shifted to bullpen and outfield depth. Relief pitcher AJ Minter, who posted a 2.45 ERA for the Mets, drew multiple offers ahead of the August 3 deadline, and scenarios involving left‑hander Brooks Raley for prospect Pico Kohn or outfielder Tyrone Taylor for right‑hander Cade Smith were discussed. A July 27 update reiterated that Minter remained a hot commodity and that the same Yankees‑Mets swap ideas persisted. On July 29 the Mets, sitting last in the NL East, entered the deadline as clear sellers. Their first move was trading AJ began shedding assets. They traded reliever A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins for prospects Billy Amick and Bruin Agbayani. Minter arrived in Minnesota on a two‑year, $22 million contract signed before the 2025 season and will be a free agent after 2026, making him a short‑term rental. The prospects—infielder Billy Amick (ranked (infielder, No. 21 in the 2025 class) and infielder Bruin Agbayani (ranked (infielder, No. 29, son of former Met Benny Agbayani)—were highlighted as key farm pieces. 29). The Mets Twins also added right‑handed starter Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles to bolster their rotation. The Mets called up reliever Daniel Duarte, who posted a 0.00 ERA over 11 ⅓ innings innings, and is expected continued to receive an extended evaluate bullpen look as the club reshapes its roster. Attention turned to right‑hander depth. Right‑hander Clay Holmes, who, after fracturing a who fractured his right fibula on May 15, made was scheduled for a series of third High‑A rehab outings in outing, expected to throw 70–75 pitches. Holmes, a 2.39 ERA starter with a $12 million 2027 option, said a trade was “pretty likely,” and the minors. Mets’ interim manager Andy Green noted the rehab start could be adjusted if market interest intensified. These moves underscore the Mets’ clear intent to trade assets before the August 1 deadline as they rebuild their roster.

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  4. 2026-07-31 13:54 UTC MLB trade deadline activity
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