NL wild card contenders make moves ahead of trade deadline

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 1:34 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

NL wild card contenders make moves ahead of trade deadline
Summary

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, multiple National League teams have made significant moves to bolster their rosters. The Pittsburgh Pirates, currently at 57-57 and 3.5 games out of a wild card spot, secured four new players, including Camilo Doval and Luke Weaver, to improve their struggling bullpen. The Philadelphia Phillies, tied for second in the standings at 60-53, acquired Luis Arraez and bolstered their relief core. The Arizona Diamondbacks, also at 60-53, made a minor addition, acquiring Lars Nootbaar. The San Diego Padres have added pitchers Robbie Ray and Casey Mize while retaining key players. In contrast, the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals adopted a selling approach, trading away key players. The Nationals, on a losing streak, pivoted to sell-mode, trading significant contributors as well.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • Pirates acquire Camilo Doval, Luke Weaver, Kirby Yates, and Lake Bachar.
  • Phillies trade for Luis Arraez and add Caleb Kilian and Brooks Raley.
  • Diamondbacks acquire Lars Nootbaar; minimal moves made.
  • Padres bolster pitching staff with Robbie Ray and Casey Mize.
  • Marlins and Cardinals choose to sell key players for future prospects.
Latest Updates
  • 1:34 PMYahoo SportsWhat Did Other NL Wild Card Contenders Do at Deadline?
What they're saying
"

The Pirates were aggressive leading up to the trade deadline. They addressed a lowly bullpen that will now consist of […] The post What Did Other NL Wild Card Contenders Do at Deadline? appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days