MLB Trade Deadline Roundup: Diamondbacks Acquire A.J. Puk, Mariners Get Randy Arozarena, and More

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Diamondbacks acquire A.J. Puk from Marlins with a 2.08 ERA and 2.42 FIP
Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Bryan De La Cruz of Marlins in trade talks with multiple teams including Pirates
Mariners get Randy Arozarena from Rays, who hit .284/.397/.507 (161 wRC+) since June
Marlins are expected to trade closer Tanner Scott, who has a 1.21 ERA and is a free agent after the 2024 campaign
Rays could move Zach Eflin, Isaac Paredes, or at least one reliever from their bullpen
Tarik Skubal of Tigers has a 2.34 ERA and is expected to be traded
White Sox could trade Garrett Crochet before he starts for them on Sunday
MLB Trade Deadline Roundup: Diamondbacks Acquire A.J. Puk, Mariners Get Randy Arozarena, and More

The MLB trade deadline is approaching, and several teams are actively looking to make deals to improve their rosters. Here's a roundup of some of the latest rumors and potential trades:

  1. The Diamondbacks traded for Marlins pitcher A.J. Puk, who has a 2.08 ERA and 2.42 FIP in the bullpen this year, providing a boost to Arizona's late-inning mix.

  2. The Mariners acquired Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena, who hit .284/.397/.507 (161 wRC+) since June. This should provide a significant boost to Seattle's lineup.

  3. Tarik Skubal of the Tigers has a 2.34 ERA and is expected to be traded, potentially to a contender in need of starting pitching.

  4. The White Sox could trade Garrett Crochet, who is slated to start on Sunday for them, as he may be dealt before then if they find a suitable offer.

  5. The Marlins are expected to trade closer Tanner Scott, who has a 1.21 ERA and is a free agent after the 2024 campaign.

  6. Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Bryan De La Cruz of the Marlins have been in trade talks with multiple teams, including the Pirates.

  7. The Rays could move Zach Eflin, Isaac Paredes, or at least one reliever from their bullpen.

Stay tuned for more updates as the deadline approaches.



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    • The Diamondbacks traded for Marlins pitcher A.J. Puk.
    • The Mariners traded for Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena.
    • Puk has a 2.08 ERA and 2.42 FIP in the bullpen this year, providing a boost to Arizona’s late-inning mix.
    • Arozarena hit .284/.397/.507 (161 wRC+) since June, which should provide a boost to Seattle’s lineup.
    • Trades are expected to continue this weekend as the rumor mill is active with multiple teams showing interest in players such as Jameson Taillon and Mason Miller.
    • Zack Littell, Tarik Skubal, Erick Fedde, and Tyler Anderson are probable starters who could be making their final appearances for their current teams before being traded.
    • Rays righty Zack Littell has a 4.46 ERA.
    • Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has a 2.34 ERA.
    • White Sox righty Erick Fedde has a 2.98 ERA.
    • Angels lefty Tyler Anderson has a 2.91 ERA.
    • Garrett Crochet is slated to take the bump on Sunday for the White Sox, and his start could provide a farewell for him if he’s traded before then.
    • The Marlins are expected to trade closer Tanner Scott, who has a 1.21 ERA and is a free agent after the 2024 campaign.
    • Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Bryan De La Cruz have been in trade talks with multiple teams, including the Pirates.
    • The Rays could move Zach Eflin, Isaac Paredes, or at least one reliever from their bullpen.
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    • Detroit Tigers should consider trading Tarik Skubal
    • Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has a 2.34 ERA.
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    • The Pirates need offensive upgrades especially in the outfield.
    • The Mets could use relief help.
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    • At 24 hours before the deadline, a fictitious team needs a starting pitcher, a high-leverage bullpen arm and another bat.
    • The team wants to make trades to improve their team and show players they believe in them.
    • Trades energize fans and let ownership know efforts are being made to get better.
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    • The MLB trade deadline is at 6 p.m. ET Tuesday.
    • Garrett Crochet is a controllable top-of-the-rotation pitcher.
    • Cal Quantrill and Austin Gomber are solid options with 1.5 years of club control.
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