Now just two days from Major League Baseball‘s trade deadline, the market held its collective breath on Monday when Eugenio Suárez was hit by a pitch on the hand and removed from Arizona’s game. But X-rays came back negative on the Diamondbacks slugger, presumed to be the top bat available before Thursday’s 6 p.m. deadline.
The AL Central-leading Tigers added a pair of arms, making an in-division trade with the Minnesota Twins to add right-handers Chris Paddack and Randy Dobnak. Detroit officially lost starter Reece Olson for the season with a shoulder injury earlier in the day Monday.
Potential suitors will be keeping a close eye on Arizona for an injury update on Suárez, while the Orioles play a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays with some Baltimore players possibly making their last appearance for the team – including 41-year-old starter Charlie Morton.
Follow along for the latest news and rumors on Tuesday:
Chris Paddack, Randy Dobnak traded to Twins
The Tigers acquired right-handers Chris Paddack and Randy Dobnak from the Minnesota Twins on Monday, July 28 — just three days before the MLB trade deadline, which is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, July 31. Although Paddack becomes a free agent after 2025, Dobnak has team options for 2026, 2027 and 2028.
Trading for Paddack was sparked by right-hander Reese Olson suffering a right shoulder strain. He has been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season, but there’s still a chance he returns for the postseason.
“It’s really an unfortunate piece of news for Reese,” Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris said. “We really feel for him. But we are excited to strengthen our pitching before the trade deadline, and we’re really excited to add Chris to the mix.” – Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press
Eugenio Suárez injury update
USA TODAY Sports’ Bob Nightengale confirmed that Eugenio Suárez underwent X-rays, which came back negative. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told reporters that Suárez’s left hand and finger were “tender to the touch,” according to The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen. Lovullo added that Suárez is day-to-day for now.
“The good thing right now is we did the X-ray, and it was negative,” Suárez said after the game. “We got more tests to do tomorrow. Right now, it’s painful, obviously.”
Braves add Erick Fedde
With all five members of their opening day rotation now on the injured list, the struggling Atlanta Braves have added a veteran starter. Erick Fedde, who was designated for assignment by the St. Louis Cardinals last week, fills the void in Atlanta’s rotation after Grant Holmes hit the injured list with elbow inflammation. He joins fellow rotation mates Chris Sale, Spencer Schwellenbach, Reynaldo Lopez and A.J. Smith-Shawver on the 60-day IL.
The Braves acquired Fedde (3-10, 5.22 ERA this season) in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
Yankees trade Carlos Carrasco
Dealing with the pitching-strapped Braves on Monday, the Yankees traded veteran right-hander Carlos Carrasco to Atlanta.
In announcing the trade prior to their Monday night series opener against the Rays at Yankee Stadium, the Yankees said they will receive cash considerations from the Braves.
Carrasco, 38, had been in the rotation for the Yanks’ Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre affiliate, posting a 3.27 ERA in 11 games (10 starts) with 38 strikeouts in 52⅓ innings. – Pete Caldera, NorthJersey.com
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: MLB trade deadline rumors, latest news and updates
