The MLB trade deadline saw significant activity, with numerous teams making strategic moves to bolster their rosters for the playoff push. The Baltimore Orioles acquired pitchers Seranthony Domínguez, Zach Eflin, and Trevor Rogers while trading away Austin Hays and top prospects. The Chicago White Sox offloaded Eloy Jiménez's contract but failed to leverage their major trade assets effectively. The Arizona Diamondbacks made several last-minute trades, including acquiring first baseman Josh Bell and relievers AJ Puk and Dylan Floro, to address injuries and strengthen their bullpen. The Milwaukee Brewers added reliever Nick Mears from the Colorado Rockies to shore up their injury-plagued bullpen. Former Alabama college players Mason Barnett, Chase Lee, and Brandon Lockridge were also involved in various trades, highlighting the impact of college talent in MLB transactions.