The Major League Baseball trade deadline produced a flurry of deals that reshaped the playoff race, with the Los Angeles Dodgers acquiring pitcher Tarik Skubal and the Boston Red Sox landing catcher Adley Rutschman in a surprising move. Pitchers Freddy Peralta and Kevin Gausman were also involved in trades, adding to the roster shakeup across contenders.
With the deadline now passed, teams are finalizing their rosters for the postseason push. The Cincinnati Reds made one of their post-deadline moves by calling up 22-year-old Hector Rodriguez. The Reds' deadline activity is being closely watched, with questions about whether they have done enough to improve their chances.