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The 22-year-old has put up a 2.83 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 12.9 K/9 in 34 games (35 innings) with Triple-A Hickory this season. Still, hampered by injury and poor control in the past, he has progressed little since being drafted by the Rangers in 2005. He has a chance of reaching the majors as a set-up man, but is just as likely to peak in the minors. An earlier report had IF Jose Vallejo in the deal, and he could eventually be headed to Houston as one of the players to be named.

Holton was a second-rounder out of Vanderbilt two years ago. He needed Tommy John almost immediately after signing, but he’s returned to post a 4.32 ERA in 41 2/3 innings in the low minors this year. He’s a project, but he’s one with a fair amount of upside. Even if his command doesn’t develop sufficiently for him to make it as a starter, he’d have a good chance of turning into an asset out of the pen.

Braun, a sixth-rounder in 2023, has a 3.53 ERA and an 82/27 K/BB in 94 1/3 innings as a starter between Double- and Triple-A this year. His stuff is pretty average, and it’s hard to project him as more than a fifth starter or swingman. Still, he might be a candidate to make some starts for the Royals before the end of the season.

Kim has been out of action since the start of July due to inflammation in his right middle finger. The Braves will need to make room on the active roster for Kim, but considering how terrible he’s been at the plate this year, it’s also feasible he’s a candidate to be designated for assignment or traded.

Smith has been one of the breakout prospects of 2026, as the former sixth-round pick has hit 22 homers while forging a 1.037 OPS while reaching Double-A. There are defensive questions with Smith — and it’s worth noting that he’s a player that turns 24 in November — but there’s enough offensive upside to suggest he could be a regular in a year or two. He’s worth monitoring in dynasty/keeper formats, at least.

Baz gave up six hits, walked one and struck out four. He fell to 4-10 with the loss. The only run Baz gave up came on a two-out single to Bryan De La Cruz in the fifth inning. Still, with no run support, the 27-year-old right-hander took the loss. Baz has a 3.86 ERA. He’s lined up to face the Rangers on the road next Friday.

Jones has yet to play in the majors this year, and has an .807 OPS with 11 steals and 14 homers in his time with Triple-A Charlotte. The 28-year-old once showed immense promise and put together one fantastic season while a member of the Rockies, but he’s just organizational depth at this stage. It’s hard to see a regular role even if Seattle continues to churn players before the deadline.

Dominguez has forged a 3.99 ERA with 12 saves in his time with the White Sox, but five blown saves has seen him lose his stopper role, and now he’s headed to a different org entirely. The hard-throwing reliever will be a bridge for the Seattle pen, and isn’t likely to see many save chances.

Castillo is having the worst season of his professional career with a 5.06 ERA and 3-9 record over 20 appearances — 17 starts — and 99 1/3 innings. The 33-year-old right-hander has been much more effective in the past, however, and has pitched better after a dreadful start to his 2026 campaign. Still, this is not the Castillo of old, and he’s much closer to a streamer than someone fantasy managers need to have in their lineup. It’s fair to take a wait-and-see approach before believing in a rebound.

Sánchez gave up two hits, walked five and struck out 11. He improved to 14-4 with the win. Sánchez had his first scoreless outing since the end of June, a span of four starts. He lowered his ERA to 2.61. Sánchez is lined up to face the Nationals at home next Thursday.