Luis Robert, George Springer among players who stay put at trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 5:55 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Major League Baseball's trade deadline passed without several prominent players being traded. The New York Mets had intended to deal Luis Robert but ultimately kept him despite offseason considerations amid his underwhelming season. George Springer remains with the Toronto Blue Jays as they look to regain contention. Both players, along with others such as Tyler Stephenson, found themselves staying put despite trade expectations, showcasing a complex market driven by teams aiming for competitive balance.
- •Luis Robert is batting.197 with the Mets this season.
- •George Springer has been productive with an.836 OPS over the last 33 games.
- •Tyler Stephenson, a sought-after catcher, also was not traded.
- •Multiple teams pursued trades but opted to hold onto key players.
- •The trade deadline reflects varying strategies on competitiveness among teams.
- 5:55 PMYahoo Sports — MLB Trade Deadline: 9 players that surprised by staying put, from Mets'Luis Robert to Blue Jays' George Springer
"These players curiously stayed put at the MLB trade deadline despite their teams having every reason to move them.
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