What happened: The New York Yankees acquired Luis Garcia Jr. from the Washington Nationals for four pitchers, including Jake Bird and Yovanny Cruz. The Toronto Blue Jays received two minor-league hitters for Kevin Gausman.
MLB·ANALYSIS·August 3, 2026 08:29 AM ET
Skubal blockbuster sets pace as MLB deadline enters final hours
Cubs add Gausman; Rays land Peralta before 6 p.m. ET
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 31 min read
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