MLB teams maneuver ahead of trade deadline as Mets begin roster overhaul and Dodgers target pitching depth

Teams are positioning themselves for the upcoming trade deadline, with several notable transactions and rumors emerging. The Detroit Tigers have shifted a scheduled start for right-hander Casey Mize to a bullpen game, a move interpreted as a sign the club is entertaining trade offers for the 29-year-old. Mize, a pending free agent who has performed well this season, is expected to attract market interest.

The New York Mets have traded veteran left-hander A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for two infield prospects, Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick. The trade is viewed as the first step in a broader roster restructuring anticipated before the deadline. The Mets are also expected to consider moving other pitchers, including Freddy Peralta and Clay Holmes, as part of the same effort.

Los Angeles Dodgers officials have expressed interest in acquiring Clay Holmes, a 33-year-old right-hander, as a potential addition to a rotation that has been affected by injuries. The Dodgers continue to monitor Detroit ace Tarik Skubal, a two-time AL Cy Young winner, but may look to Holmes if Skubal’s price proves prohibitive.

In other league activity, the Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates have been linked to a possible trade for former starter-turned-reliever Luke Weaver, who is under a two-year, $22 million contract. The Houston Astros have indicated interest in San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb, though the Giants have stated Webb is not available for trade.

The St. Louis Cardinals plan to promote left-hander Quinn Mathews to the major-league roster, a move that could free a spot for a potential trade involving right-hander Dustin May, who is also being considered by other clubs.

These developments illustrate the active trade market as clubs seek to address roster needs before the deadline.