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Major League Baseball’s 2024 transfer deadline is Tuesday at 6 p.m. Eastern Time, marking the final chance for contenders to make deals and improve their rosters for the final stretch.

There have been a number of notable deals leading up to the deadline, including an unusual deal between the Dodgers, Cardinals and White Sox.

Some big names have already been traded, including Randy Arozarena, Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Isaac Paredes, three of the most sought-after position players this summer. Other players reportedly involved in trade talks include White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet and Tigers starter Jack Flaherty.

Stay here all day on Tuesday for news on the latest deals before the clock strikes 6:

What time is the MLB transfer deadline?

The MLB transfer deadline for 2024 is 6:00 PM ET on Tuesday, July 30.

The Baltimore Orioles, who are in the second division of major league-ready players, have traded their second starting pitcher in five days for left-handed pitcher Trevor Rogers from the Miami Marlins.

In return, the Marlins get Connor Norby — who started at second base for the Orioles on Monday — and left-handed outfielder Kyle Stowers, who debuted in 2022 but has been blocked by the big club due to the emergence of Colton Cowser and Heston Kjerstad.

But this is a deal for now, and the cost for a pitcher with a 2-9 record and a 4.53 ERA indicates how high the prices are.

–Gabe Laques

For the second day in a row, the Cincinnati Reds made a deal with a veteran player who is in the final year of his contract.

The Reds traded setup reliever Lucas Sims to the Boston Red Sox ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline. Sims, the only Reds player to appear in a playoff game with the organization, now joins a contender. In return, the Reds acquired Low-A pitcher Ovis Portes. Sims, the longest-tenured Red, has a 3.57 ERA in 43 appearances this year.

– Charlie Goldsmith, Cincinnati Enquirer

The Yankees bolstered their bullpen on Tuesday afternoon by trading for Cubs right-handed pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. The 33-year-old had a 4.21 ERA in 39 appearances for the Cubs after pitching in 69 games with a 3.50 ERA in 2023. The Cubs receive infielder Ben Cowles and right-handed pitcher Jack Neely in the deal.

White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet may be the most important player in baseball heading into Tuesday’s 6 p.m. trade deadline, but teammate Luis Robert Jr. — who has been rumored for months — is likely to remain in Chicago through the end of the season.

After spending a lot of money last season, the Mets have had the opportunity to add some interesting players to their roster this year. They have a 56-50 record and are currently on the National League wild card list.

“I think everybody is really excited in general because we’re playing winning baseball,” Pete Alonso said. “We’ve put ourselves in a really good position. To be comfortable at the deadline, you’ve got to be in a winning position. We’ve earned that. We put ourselves in that position and we’ve done a great job of fighting back.”

– Andrew Tredinnick, Bergen Record

San Francisco has traded outfielder Jorge Soler – who the team signed this winter – to Atlanta, but they are not expected to trade their other big signings this offseason, most notably reigning Cy Young winner Blake Snell.

The Giants are 53-55 and four games behind in the NL wild card race.

After struggling early in the season, Snell dominated in July with a 0.75 ERA (2 ER) and 30 strikeouts in 24 innings in four starts.

Aroldis Chapman was traded last July, ultimately helping the Texas Rangers win their first World Series. However, Pirates manager Derek Shelton believes the left-handed reliever’s current team will keep him until the deadline.

“I expect Aroldis Chapman to be a pirate tomorrow,” Shelton told 93.7 FM the Fan in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

One more day to stock up on provisions for the next 90 days.

That’s what Major League Baseball teams are experiencing Tuesday as the hours and then minutes tick away until the 6 p.m. ET trade deadline. The agitation has only been exacerbated by a market that relies heavily on sellers, as contenders pay a premium prospect price for a limited supply of reinforcements.

As the clock ticks toward Tuesday night, we look at the biggest open positions among the top candidates as the GMs prepare to put down their pens and see if they’ll pass the dinner test:

Cleveland Guardians: Starting pitcher
New York Yankees: Reliever
Baltimore Orioles: starting pitcher
Los Angeles Dodgers: Starting Pitcher

–Gabe Laques

The music pulsed in the Cincinnati Reds clubhouse Monday night after a win over the Chicago Cubs, and the lights flashed. The Reds were celebrating.

Instead, the reality set in that the Reds were a sub-.500 team that likely wouldn’t make the playoffs this year. The Reds traded Opening Day starter Frankie Montas to the Milwaukee Brewers for outfielder Joey Wiemer and reliever Jakob Junis.

“It’s tough, especially (trading him) to a division rival that wins (the division). I’ve been in a lot of trades,” Reds second baseman Jonathan India said. “This is a tough one. We’re going to see him next week. That’s part of it, I guess. It’s the deadline for trades. Those things happen. It’s not our call. We’re going to go for it and win tomorrow.”

– Charlie Goldsmith, Cincinnati Enquirer

Atlanta acquired outfielder Jorge Soler, their 2021 World Series MVP, along with veteran reliever Luke Jackson, in exchange for reliever Tyler Matzek and minor-league infielder Sabin Ceballos in a trade with the Giants.

The key to the deal? Cash.

Atlanta is taking every penny of the contracts, paying over $30 million. They owe Soler $13 million in 2025 and $13 million in 2026, while Jackson has a $7 million club option or a $2 million buyout. They also owe Soler and Jackson about $5 million for the remainder of this season.

– Bob Nightingale

The St. Louis Cardinals acquired their veteran starter and outfielder for their playoff run, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired their utility infielder and veteran reliever for their World Series championship, and the Chicago White Sox acquired an infielder and valuable prospects for the future.

Just like that, a rare three-way trade was completed Monday as the Dodgers continued to try to make more moves before Tuesday’s 6 p.m. deadline.

The Cardinals, who had been searching for another veteran starter for months, were able to acquire Erick Fedde and White Sox outfielder Tommy Pham, who was originally drafted by St. Louis in 2006.

The Dodgers acquired Cardinals utilityman Tommy Edman, who has not played this season due to offseason wrist surgery and a sprained ankle, along with struggling reliever Michael Kopech. The White Sox acquired Dodgers infielder Miguel Vargas and Dodger prospects Alexander Albertus and Jeral Perez.

– Bob Nightingale

The Milwaukee Brewers searched the market for a player who could bolster their rotation and throw meaningful innings, and on Monday night they struck a deal with the Cincinnati Reds for Frankie Montas.

In return, the Brewers are reportedly sending outfielder Joey Wiemer and pitcher Jakob Junis to the Reds.

Montas, 31, has made 19 starts for the Reds this year on a one-year, $16 million contract and has a 5.01 earned run average with 78 strikeouts in 93 ⅓ innings.

– Curt Hogg, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The Tigers waived Jack Flaherty for Monday’s start against the Cleveland Guardians at Comerica Park.

“These are not my decisions to make,” Flaherty said before Monday’s game, noting that he has not spoken to president of baseball operations Scott Harris. “I pitch when I’m told to pitch.”

The Tigers have spoken to several teams about a Flaherty trade.

“I’m not on the phone, so I don’t know what’s going to happen,” manager AJ Hinch said before Monday’s game. “I do know this time of year is pretty stressful, and putting him on the mound tonight felt like the wrong thing to do for him and for us.”

– Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press

The Houston Astros acquired left-hander Yusei Kikuchi from the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, adding a veteran pitcher to their rotation.

Toronto received right-handed pitcher Jake Bloss, outfielder Joey Loperfido and minor league infielder Will Wagner.

Bloss was scratched from his scheduled start against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday before news of the trade broke, with fellow right-hander Tayler Scott being favored instead.

Kikuchi, 33, went 4-9 with a 4.75 ERA in 22 starts with the Blue Jays this season.

The Kansas City Royals acquired right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen from the Texas Rangers on Monday in exchange for left-handed pitcher Walter Pennington.

Lorenzen, 32, has a 5-6 record with a 3.81 ERA in 19 games (18 as a starter) in his first season with the Rangers.

Lorenzen was an All-Star last season and threw a no-hitter for Philadelphia against Washington on August 9, 2023. On March 22, he signed a one-year, $4.5 million contract with Texas.

– Field Level Media

The Washington Nationals traded outfielder Lane Thomas to the Cleveland Guardians on Monday for three prospects.

Cleveland sent left-hander Alex Clemmey and infielders Rafael Ramirez Jr. and Jose Tena to Washington to acquire the sixth-year right fielder, who is under club contract through next season.

Thomas, 28, has a .253 batting average with eight home runs, 40 RBIs and a personal-best 28 stolen bases in 77 games for the Nationals this season.

– Field Level Media

On his second day with the Yankees, Jazz Chisholm achieved several more firsts.

Chisholm hit his first home run with his new team in the second inning Monday night at Citizens Bank Park, where he started at third base for the first time in his career.

In the ninth inning, Chisholm hit his second home run, this time off backup catcher Garrett Stubbs, leading to a 14–4 Yankees victory over the Phillies before a crowd of 44,289.

– Pete Caldera, Bergen Record

The Seattle Mariners acquired Justin Turner from the Toronto Blue Jays for minor league outfielder RJ Schreck on Monday. Turner, 39, brings a veteran presence with plenty of postseason experience, including a World Series championship with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020.

The two-time All-Star has a .257 batting average this season, including Monday when he singled in his lone at-bat against the home Baltimore Orioles and was later replaced in the batting order by Addison Barger.

Turner has six home runs and 31 RBIs in 90 games in his first season with Toronto, which signed him as a free agent to a one-year, $13 million contract.

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired infielder/outfielder Amed Rosario from the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday for minor league right-handed pitcher Michael Flynn.

Rosario finished the 2023 season with the Dodgers after being acquired from the Cleveland Guardians for right-hander Noah Syndergaard and cash. He batted .256 with three homers and 18 RBIs in 48 games for Los Angeles last year.

Rosario, 28, had a .307 batting average with two home runs and 26 RBIs in 76 games for the Rays this season.

– Field Level Media