
One month in: which 2026 MLB deadline deals are delivering
One month after the Aug. 3 deadline, the results are mixed: Tarik Skubal (Dodgers) and Clay Holmes (Cubs) have looked like solid additions, Liam Hicks (Rays) has provided strong value behind the plate, and Luis García Jr. (Yankees) and Jo Adell (Guardians) have offered meaningful boosts. But several headline moves have disappointed so far—Casey Mize (Padres), Taylor Ward (Mariners), Luis Castillo (White Sox), Adley Rutschman (Red Sox), and Dustin May (Brewers)—leaving September as the final test to determine the deals’ true impact.













