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Tyler Matzek

STL Relief Pitcher #68
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Cardinals signed LHP Tyler Matzek to a minor league contract.

Matzek was a key cog in Atlanta’s run to a World Series title back in 2021 before injuries derailed his career. The 34-year-old southpaw made seven relief appearances earlier this year for the Yankees before being jettisoned from New York’s 40-man roster and electing free agency.

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Christian Franklin

BAL Left Fielder #33
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Orioles acquired OF Christian Franklin from the Nationals for RHP Joe Glassey.

The 26-year-old Franklin had slipped to .249/.375/.360 in Triple-A this year after finishing at .290/.382/.427 at the same level last year. He lacks the power one wants from a left fielder and the glove required to play center regularly, but he wouldn’t embarrass himself as a major league reserve.
- Matthew Pouliot

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Joe Glassey

WSH Relief Pitcher
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Nationals acquired RHP Joe Glassey from the Orioles for OF Christian Franklin.

The 25-year-old Glassey, who was signed as an undrafted free agent two years ago, had a 2.64 ERA and a 53/8 K/BB in 30 2/3 innings out of the pen this year. He was just promoted to Double-A, so all except the last two of those innings came in High-A ball. He’d probably need to add a tick or two to his fastball in order to make it in the majors.
- Matthew Pouliot

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Nathaniel Lowe

CLE Designated Hitter #31
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Guardians acquired 1B Nathaniel Lowe from the Reds for RHP Alejandro Rivera.

Lowe represents a strong depth addition for Cleveland at DH as they attempt to push some chips towards the metaphorical center of the table and make another playoff push. The 31-year-old has played mostly against right-handed starters, hitting .266/.341/.480 with 12 homers in 276 plate appearances for the Reds this season.
- George Bissell

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Juan Brito

CIN 2nd Baseman #34
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Reds acquired INF Juan Brito from the Guardians for cash.

Brito winds up in Cincinnati after being jettisoned from Cleveland’s 40-man roster earlier on Monday. The 24-year-old infielder was a notable prospect just a couple years ago before hitting .177 across 56 plate appearances in the big leagues earlier this year.
- George Bissell

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Lars Nootbaar

AZ Left Fielder #21
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Diamondbacks acquired OF Lars Nootbaar from the Cardinals for RHP Daniel Eagen and LHP Sandro Santana.

Nootbaar heads to Arizona as a quality option against right-handed starters and won’t reach free agency until 2028. The 28-year-old corner outfielder has hit .234/.333/.354 with three homers and one steal in 183 plate appearances for the Cardinals since making his season debut back in early June.
- George Bissell

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Zac Gallen

AZ Starting Pitcher #23
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Diamondbacks transferred RHP Zac Gallen to the 60-day injured list.

It’s merely a procedural move as Gallen is going to be sidelined until the late stages of the second half due to an elbow injury. The 31-year-old resumed a throwing program last week but remains without a definitive return timeline.
- George Bissell

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Caleb Ferguson

STL Relief Pitcher #46
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Cardinals acquired LHP Caleb Ferguson from the Cardinals for international bonus pool space.

Ferguson remains in the NL Central after posting a serviceable 4.01 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 22/11 K/BB ratio over 24 2/3 innings for Cincinnati this season. He’ll operate in middle relief for St. Louis.
- George Bissell

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Clay Holmes

CHC Starting Pitcher #35
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Cubs acquired RHP Clay Holmes and OF Tyrone Taylor from the Mets for INF Jefferson Rojas.

Holmes shores up Chicago’s starting rotation depth issues, joining veteran Kevin Gausman as the club’s big-time trade deadline moves. The 33-year-old impending free agent is on the cusp of returning to the majors after fracturing his fibula back in mid-May. He’s looked sharp in a pair of recent minor league rehab starts and should be ready to make his Chicago debut later this week.
- George Bissell

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Tyrone Taylor

CHC Center Fielder #28
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Cubs acquired OF Tyrone Taylor and RHP Clay Holmes from the Mets for INF Jefferson Rojas.

Taylor provides Chicago with a reliable lefty-mashing backup outfielder heading into the home stretch. He’s been sizzling hot ever since returning from the injured list back in late June, hitting .354 with seven homers in 24 games.
- George Bissell

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Jefferson Rojas

NYM Shortstop
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Mets acquired INF Jefferson Rojas from the Cubs for RHP Clay Holmes and OF Tyrone Taylor.

Rojas has been one of the better prospects in Chicago’s system for the last few years, which makes him an interesting pickup for the Mets as they jettisoned a pair of impending free agents. The 21-year-old middle infielder has batted .270/.339/.461 with 15 homers and 17 steals over 91 games in Double-A this season.
- George Bissell

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Tyler Matzek

Cardinals signed LHP Tyler Matzek to a minor league contract.

Christian Franklin

Orioles acquired OF Christian Franklin from the Nationals for RHP Joe Glassey.

Joe Glassey

Nationals acquired RHP Joe Glassey from the Orioles for OF Christian Franklin.

Nathaniel Lowe

Guardians acquired 1B Nathaniel Lowe from the Reds for RHP Alejandro Rivera.

Juan Brito

Reds acquired INF Juan Brito from the Guardians for cash.

Lars Nootbaar

Diamondbacks acquired OF Lars Nootbaar from the Cardinals for RHP Daniel Eagen and LHP Sandro Santana.

Zac Gallen

Diamondbacks transferred RHP Zac Gallen to the 60-day injured list.

Caleb Ferguson

Cardinals acquired LHP Caleb Ferguson from the Cardinals for international bonus pool space.

Clay Holmes

Cubs acquired RHP Clay Holmes and OF Tyrone Taylor from the Mets for INF Jefferson Rojas.

Tyrone Taylor

Cubs acquired OF Tyrone Taylor and RHP Clay Holmes from the Mets for INF Jefferson Rojas.

Jefferson Rojas

Mets acquired INF Jefferson Rojas from the Cubs for RHP Clay Holmes and OF Tyrone Taylor.