Rays acquire four players before MLB trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 3:58 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays made four trades before the MLB trade deadline, aiming to strengthen their roster ahead of the postseason. Acquisitions include pitcher Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets, catcher Liam Hicks from the Miami Marlins, reliever Taylor Wells from the Baltimore Orioles, and outfielder Jack Suwinski from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Analysts gave positive grades for the trades, particularly the additions of Hicks and Wells, noting their potential impact on the team's performance. The Rays currently lead the American League and seek to maintain their momentum as the season progresses.
- •Freddy Peralta acquired from New York Mets.
- •Liam Hicks secured from Miami Marlins for three prospects.
- •Taylor Wells joined from Baltimore Orioles for a prospect.
- •Jack Suwinski obtained from Los Angeles Dodgers for catcher Hunter Feduccia.
- •Analysts provided mostly positive assessments of the trades.
- 3:58 AMYahoo Sports — Rays Roundtable: Grades For Every Tampa Bay Rays MLB Trade Deadline Move
"The Rays were busy before the MLB Trade Deadline, adding Freddy Peralta, Liam Hicks, Tyler Wells, and Jack Suwinski. Our Rays Roundtable breaks down each deal, hands out grades, and discusses which move could have the biggest impact on Tampa Bay's postseason push.
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