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With just one day to go until the August 3 trade deadline, things are heating up around MLB as players begin to move around, including Tarik Skubal. It was reported by Jon Heyman of the New York Post on Saturday night that Skubal is headed to the Los Angeles Dodgers for outfielder Zyhir Hope, right-handed pitcher River Ryan and right-handed pitcher Brady Smith.
The Dodgers got the deal done without using any of their top four prospects.
Ryan is the brother of former Mets farmhand Ryder Ryan, who they got for Jay Bruce in 2017.
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While the trade market was heating up, the Mets welcomed back a group of veterans in their 1986 World Series champion team to honor them during a pre-game ceremony.
The Mets will wrap up a four-game series against the Marlins on Sunday at 1:40 p.m. ET at Citi Field. The Marlins have taken two out of three so far, including a 6-2 defeat of New York on Saturday. Read more here.
According to Jarrett Seidler of Baseball Prospectus, Robert Stock will be the starting pitcher for the Mets on Sunday.
Per Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Pittsburgh Pirates are showing interest in Huascar Brazobán.
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According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Milwaukee Brewers acquired catcher Bo Naylor from the Guardians in a trade for right-handed pitcher Craig Yoho. Zack Meisel of The Athletic elaborated in stating that the Guardians also sent Codi Heuer to the Brewers.
Per Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-handed relief pitcher Camilo Doval from the New York Yankees for two prospects.
Passan of ESPN later reported that the Atlanta Braves acquired outfielder Lane Thomas and left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter from the Kansas City Royals. The Royals pulled Thomas in the middle of the game on Saturday in the fourth inning. Per Robert Murray of FanSided, the Braves are sending Carter Holton and Lucas Braun to the Royals as well.
Passan also reported that the Chicago White Sox are acquiring right-handed pitcher Luis Castillo in a trade with the Seattle Mariners for relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez, outfielder Nolan Jones and catching prospect Boston Smith.
According to Francys Romero, the Rays, Yankees, Red Sox, Guardians and Padres are all showing interest in Luis Arraez, but the Giants, working hard to try to keep Arraez, have a high asking price.
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Mojo Hill discussed Kodai Senga taking a step in the right direction with his start on Friday.
Sean Kenny recapped the Mets’ minor league games from Friday that included a home run by Nick Lorusso.
Chris Bello breaks down the week 15 edition of the MLB Power Rankings.
Evan Mazza recapped the Mets’ defensive struggles in their loss to the Marlins.
Robert Colonna talked about the Pirates’ interest in Huascar Brazoban and Luke Weaver.
On This Date in Mets History
1967: The Mets acquired pitcher Cal Koonce from the Chicago Cubs.
1986: The Mets defeated the Montreal Expos 4-1 at Shea Stadium.
Born on This Date: Dae-Sung Koo (1969).
