Dodgers trade for Skubal, Red Sox acquire Rutschman at deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 12:13 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The 2026 MLB trade deadline concluded at 6 p.m. ET on August 4, featuring significant player movements. The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Tarik Skubal, while the Boston Red Sox surprised many by trading for catcher Adley Rutschman. Other notable trades included Luis Arráez joining the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Yankees acquiring Luis Garcia Jr. to boost their offense. Analysts also discussed teams that did not make moves and evaluated the effectiveness of various trades during the deadline.
- •Dodgers trade for Tarik Skubal before the deadline.
- •Red Sox acquire Adley Rutschman in a surprise move.
- •Phillies pick up Luis Arráez despite a crowded infield.
- •Yankees add Luis Garcia Jr. to improve their lineup.
- •Teams evaluate their trades and missed opportunities after the deadline.
- 12:13 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 MLB Trade Deadline reaction show: Skubal to Dodgers, Rutschman to Red Sox, Arráez to Phillies and more
"On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan react to all the latest breaking news from the MLB trade deadline, including the biggest winners and losers as teams prepare for the stretch run.
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