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Red Sox and Cubs make key trades involving former LSU players at deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 1:39 AM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Red Sox and Cubs make key trades involving former LSU players at deadline

Summary

The 2026 MLB trade deadline saw significant moves involving former LSU Tigers players. Anthony Eyanson was traded from the Baltimore Orioles to the Boston Red Sox as part of a blockbuster deal that included catcher Adley Rutschman. Eyanson, ranked as Baltimore's top prospect, has excelled with a 1.32 ERA through 68.1 innings this season. The Chicago Cubs added veteran pitcher Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays in another notable trade. Additionally, the Texas Rangers sent Josh H. Smith to the Blue Jays in exchange for a minor league pitcher. The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired catcher Hunter Feduccia from the Tampa Bay Rays, bolstering their depth at the position.

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•Anthony Eyanson traded to Red Sox from Orioles in major deal.
•Kevin Gausman added to Cubs for two prospects from Blue Jays.
•Josh H. Smith traded to Blue Jays by Texas Rangers.
•Dodgers acquire catcher Hunter Feduccia from Rays.

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1:39 AMYahoo Sports — Every Former LSU Tigers Star Moved At 2026 MLB Trade Deadline

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There were a couple of former LSU Tigers stars moved at the 2026 MLB trade deadline, with one of them being a part of one of the day's biggest deals.
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