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Yankees, Braves, White Sox make trades ahead of MLB deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 2:48 AM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Yankees, Braves, White Sox make trades ahead of MLB deadline

Summary

As the MLB Trade Deadline approaches, teams are finalizing significant trades. The New York Yankees are acquiring minor leaguers Omar Alfonzo and Luis Cruz from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Camilo Doval. The Atlanta Braves have acquired outfielder Lane Thomas and left-hander Bailey Falter from the Kansas City Royals. Additionally, the Chicago White Sox are trading for right-hander Luis Castillo from the Seattle Mariners, sending reliever Seranthony Dominguez, outfielder Nolan Jones, and catching prospect Boston Smith in return. These moves indicate an active trade market as teams bolster their rosters for the season's final stretch.

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Market Watch

•Yankees acquire Omar Alfonzo and Luis Cruz from Pirates for Camilo Doval
•Braves trade for Lane Thomas and Bailey Falter from Royals
•White Sox acquire Luis Castillo from Mariners for multiple players
•These trades highlight the increasing activity leading up to the deadline
•Teams are preparing for the final stretch of the season

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What they're saying

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It would appear that the MLB Trade Deadline market is starting to kick into high gear with some major moves starting to happen. We’ll drop the latest trade news here as we learn of them.
— Yahoo Sports

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