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This will be our sixth Trade Deadline season, the previous five with Dodgers Nation, where I tracked each move, or even strong rumors, during the day. This will be published early and then updated throughout the day.
As I’ve done in the past, we’ll work from the bottom up. The newest news will be at the top. The deadline is at 3:00 PM PST on August 1st but we know that the trade trickle in until about 4:00 PM. We will be here.
As we approach the day, the Dodgers have already traded for Enrique Hernandez, Amed Rosario, Lance Lynn, and Joe Kelly. We’ll see if they can acquire more help and, hopefully, a game changer. The hope is that the Dodgers don’t take the same strategy as last season.
4:00 PM – All Trades Look Done
The Dodgers are in trouble this post-season if they even make it.
The Dodgers did in fact make a deal with Detroit. They sent Eddys Leonard to the Tigers for cash.
— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) August 1, 2023
3:44 PM – Dodgers Get More Cash – Like They Need It
In addition, source says the Mets are acquiring Phil Bickford and Adam Kolarek from the Dodgers for cash.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) August 1, 2023
3:36 PM – Return To Royals In Barlow Trade
The Royals will receive RHP Henry Williams from the Padres as part of the return for Scott Barlow, per source. Williams is San Diego's No. 10 prospect per @MLBPipeline.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) August 1, 2023
3:35 PM – Segura Will Be Released
Infielder Jean Segura will be released by the Cleveland Guardians.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) August 1, 2023
3:31 PM – The Return To The Royals
The Royals will receive 1B Devin Mann and SS Derlin Figueroa from the Dodgers for Yarbrough, per source.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) August 1, 2023
3:31 PM – A Minor Trade
Trade: The New York Yankees are acquiring right-hander Spencer Howard from the Texas Rangers for cash, according to a source familiar with the deal.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) August 1, 2023
3:24 PM – Padres Get A Good Bullpen Piece
Padres acquire closer Scott Barlow from Royals, per source.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) August 1, 2023
3:19 PM – Luis Urias To Red Sox
Trade: The Boston Red Sox are acquiring infielder Luis Urias from the Milwaukee Brewers, according to sources familiar with the deal.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) August 1, 2023
3:17 PM – Dodgers Get A Lefty
The Dodgers have acquired Ryan Yarbrough from the Royals, sources tell me and @juanctoribio.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) August 1, 2023
3:13 PM – Padres Strike Again
Garrett Cooper & Sean Reynolds to The Padres for Ryan Weathers. Deal done.
— Craig Mish (@CraigMish) August 1, 2023
3:11 PM – Josh Bell To Marlins
The Miami Marlins are acquiring first baseman Josh Bell from the Cleveland Guardians for infielder Jean Segura and infield prospect Kahlil Watson, sources tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 1, 2023
3:10 PM – Minor Dodgers Trade
Trade: The New York Mets are acquiring pitchers Phil Bickford and Adam Kolarek from the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a source familiar with the deal.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) August 1, 2023
3:05 PM – Angels Keep Adding
Mets have traded reliever Dominic Leone to the Angels, league source tells @TheAthletic
— Will Sammon (@WillSammon) August 1, 2023
3:01 PM – Cease Is Not Being Traded
Dylan Cease was not traded.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 1, 2023
2:59 PM – Pirates/Phillies Trade
The Phillies are closing in on a deal with Pittsburgh:
LHP Bailey Falter for multi-position RH hitting IF Rodolfo Castro
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) August 1, 2023
2:57 PM – White Sox Trade A Reliever To The Yankees
The New York Yankees are acquiring right-handed reliever Keynan Middleton from the Chicago White Sox, sources tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 1, 2023
2:49 PM – Dodgers Update
There is growing buzz that the White Sox may trade Dylan Cease in the next 10 minutes, per sources. Dodgers and Orioles seen as favorites if he's moved.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) August 1, 2023
Orioles close to acquiring Jack Flaherty from Cardinals, source tells @TheAthletic.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 1, 2023
Dodgers talking to Red Sox about Paxton, still outside chance for ERod, who would need to reverse decision on no-trade, source tells @TheAthletic. Both considered longshots.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 1, 2023
2:48 PM – Dodgers Do NOT Get Pham
The Mets have traded Tommy Pham to Arizona
— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) August 1, 2023
2:42 PM – A TODO List
20 minutes left
LAD, BAL, CIN still haven't found that SP
STL still hasn't moved all the guys we thought
TOR, MIN, PHI still haven't found that RH OF
NYY still hasn't done anything
there's so much left to happen!
— Mike Petriello (@mike_petriello) August 1, 2023
2:30 PM – Hedges To Rangers?
The Rangers are acquiring C Austin Hedges from the Pirates, per source.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) August 1, 2023
2:27 PM – #HugWatch
Kolten Wong saying goodbyes to teammates in the clubhouse.
— Ryan Divish (@RyanDivish) August 1, 2023
Tommy Pham poked his head into the manager’s office and left the clubhouse in street clothes. No word yet that he’s been traded, but the signs point that way.
— Mike Puma (@NYPost_Mets) August 1, 2023
1:52 PM – Dodgers Almost Had Eduardo Rodriguez
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers had a trade in place for left-handed starter Eduardo Rodriguez, but Rodriguez invoked his 10-team no-trade clause that included the Dodgers and the deal is now dead, sources tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 1, 2023
1:42 PM – Marlins Grab A Slugger
The Miami Marlins are acquiring Jake Burger from the Chicago White Sox per sources.
— Craig Mish (@CraigMish) August 1, 2023
The White Sox will receive Marlins pitching prospect Jake Eder in the deal per sources.
— Craig Mish (@CraigMish) August 1, 2023
1:12 PM – A Big Mustache Is Traded
Brewers get LH reliever Andrew Chafin from Diamondbacks, source tells @TheAthletic
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 1, 2023
12:50 PM – Minor Trade
Trade: The Seattle Mariners are acquiring Eduard Bazardo from the Baltimore Orioles for Logan Rinehart, according to a source familiar with the deal.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) August 1, 2023
12:49 PM – Lorenzen To Phillies
#Phillies 2B prospect Hao-Yu Lee goes to the #Tigers
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) August 1, 2023
12:27 PM – Lorenzen Off The Board?
Tigers are close to trading Michael Lorenzen to the Phillies.
Infield prospect Hao-Yu Lee is part of the proposed return heading to Detroit. @MLBNetwork @MLB
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) August 1, 2023
12:20 PM – Some Rumors On The Dodgers
The Dodgers are still in on Eduardo Rodriguez, as far as I can tell. And if Dylan Cease and Mitch Keller are not moved, Rodriguez might be their last, best pivot. There doesn't seem to be anybody else who would serve as a clear upgrade over their best young starters.
— Alden González (@Alden_Gonzalez) August 1, 2023
12:08 PM – Final Trade For Verlander
Full trade, per ESPN sources:
Astros receive: RHP Justin Verlander.
Mets receive: OF Drew Gilbert and OF Ryan Clifford.
Deal is done.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 1, 2023
11:46 AM – JV Traded To Astr*s?
Justin Verlander has been traded to the #Astros!
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) August 1, 2023
11:44 AM – JV Update
Talks between the Mets and Astros are heating up again, per source, and there's a feeling that a deal might be close. The sides were close last night, but now it appears they may be rounding third base.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) August 1, 2023
10:53 AM – DeJong Return
Full trade, per sources:
Jays get Paul DeJong and cash.
Cardinals get Matt Svanson. @MLBNetwork @MLB
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) August 1, 2023
10:35 AM – DeJong To Jays
Paul DeJong goes to Jays
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) August 1, 2023
10:31 AM – Grift Bait From Rosenthal
ERod possible for Dodgers, source tells @TheAthletic. First mentioned: @ByJackHarris, @JonHeyman
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 1, 2023
10:28 AM – Bruihl Gets Moved
The Rockies are acquiring LHP Justin Bruihl from the Dodgers for cash considerations, per source.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) August 1, 2023
10:06 AM – Padres Get Some Help
The San Diego Padres are finalizing a trade to acquire left-handed starter Rich Hill and first baseman Ji-Man Choi from the Pittsburgh Pirates, sources tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 1, 2023
10:00 AM – Astr*s Lacking Players To Get JV?
The Mets and Astros appeared to be closing in on a deal for Justin Verlander late Monday night, per source, but “things have really cooled down” today. The sticking point appears to be about the players that would go back to the Mets, not the money in the deal.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) August 1, 2023
9:52 AM – Braves Get An Extra Hand
Trade: The Atlanta Braves are acquiring left-hander Brad Hand from the Colorado Rockies, according to a source familiar with the deal. Alec Barger goes to the Rockies.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) August 1, 2023
9:12 AM – Another Small Move
Cubs and Rays make a small deal according to sources: Adrian Sampson, Manny Rodríguez and IFA money go to the Rays for minor-league pitcher Josh Roberson.
— Sahadev Sharma (@sahadevsharma) August 1, 2023
9:00 AM – First Move
We have acquired LHP Tucker Davidson from the Los Angeles Angels for cash considerations.
Davidson has been added to the 40-man roster and will report to the big league club.
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) August 1, 2023
8:30 AM – Verlander “Mystery” Team
One mystery team on Justin Verlander has been uncovered: the San Diego Padres
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) August 1, 2023
8:19 AM – Verlander Rumors
Update on Justin Verlander:
Sources say the Astros, Dodgers, Braves, and Orioles are all involved.
The same four clubs are engaged on other rotation options; there likely will come a point today when Verlander suitors pivot and find their pitching elsewhere.@MLBNetwork @MLB
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) August 1, 2023
8:10 AM – Heyman Rumor Regarding Dodgers
Dodgers are in hot pursuit of Eduardo Rodriguez now (and have been discussing Verlander). @ByJackHarris reported E-Rod and JV are their top targets.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) August 1, 2023
