2026 MLB trade deadline rumors, news, live updates: Yankees reportedly acquire Luis García Jr.; Mets deal Freddy Peralta to Rays; Dodgers net ace Tarik Skubal from Tigers

Key Points:

• The Philadelphia Phillies acquired second baseman Luis Arraez, MLB's current batting average leader (.324), and reliever Caleb Kilian from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for minor-league pitchers Ramon Marquez and Marty Gair. Arraez, a three-time batting champion, can become a free agent after the season.
• The Toronto Blue Jays traded starting pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs for prospects Brett Bateman and Ty Southisene, while acquiring pitcher Jose Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for shortstop Arjun Nimmala, outfielder Eddie Micheletti, and right-hander Angel Rivero.
• The San Diego Padres are pursuing starting pitching before the trade deadline, showing interest in New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga, who has struggled this season with an 8.66 ERA and has been moved to the bullpen.
• The New York Yankees acquired slugging infielder Luis García Jr. from the Washington Nationals in exchange for four right-handed pitchers, adding a productive bat during a season marked by injuries at first base.
• The Tampa Bay Rays traded for Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets to bolster their rotation after losing out on Tarik Skubal, hoping to leverage their strong pitching development to improve Peralta's recent struggles and strengthen their playoff chances.