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2026 MLB Trade Deadline Winners and Losers: Which Teams Fared The Best?

Here are the winners and losers of the 2026 MLB trade deadline. How did the Dodgers, Red Sox and Yankees fare?

AUGUST 4 • FOX SPORTS

2026 MLB Trade Deadline Winners and Losers: Which Teams Fared The Best?

Skubal joins Clemens and Martinez among a handful of reigning Cy Young winners to be traded

As the clock ticks down to Monday’s trade deadline, the biggest deal so far came courtesy of the Detroit Tigers

AUGUST 3 • Associated Press

Who are Zyhir Hope, River Ryan and Brady Smith? What to know about prospects traded for Tarik Skubal | Sporting News Here's the background on each of the three names heading to the Motor City in exchange for one of the best pitchers in all of baseball.

AUGUST 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Who the Dodgers traded for Tarik Skubal Los Angeles Dodgers traded prospects Zyhir Hope, River Ryan and Brady Smith to Detroit Tigers for Tarik Skubal.

AUGUST 2 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Tigers say farewell to back-to-back Cy Young winner Skubal, get 3 highly touted prospects from Dodgers WEST SACRAMENTO -- The Tarik Skubal era in Detroit is over. The Tigers have traded the back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner to...

AUGUST 2 • MLB.COM

Moved to Detroit The Tigers acquired Ryan, Zyhir Hope and Brady Smith from the Dodgers on Saturday in exchange for Tarik Skubal, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Tigers are acquiring a significant prospect haul in Ryan, Hope and Smith in order to send their southpaw ace to the two-time defending World Series champions. Ryan made his major-league debut for the Dodgers in 2025 but did not crack the team's Opening Day roster. He's spent the entire year in Triple-A, where he had a 4.46 ERA and 1.30 WHIP across 36.1 innings before being placed on Oklahoma City's 7-day injured list in late June due to a hamstring strain. It's unclear when Ryan will be cleared to pitch again, but he has a clearer path to returning to major-league action now that he's a part of the Tigers' organization.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Why Dodgers Aren't Calling Up River Ryan to Replace Shohei Ohtani in Rotation The Los Angeles Dodgers aren't planning to bring River Ryan to the major leagues despite the injury to Shohei Ohtani. Here's why.

JULY 22 • SI.COM

Dodgers Notes: Shohei Ohtani Pitching Update, 3 Realistic Trade Targets, River Ryan Call-Up? The Los Angeles Dodgers have a Shohei Ohtani pitching update, three trade targets they should go for and perhaps a River Ryan call-up in the...

JULY 17 • SI.COM

Dodgers GM provides encouraging update on River Ryan's hamstring injury Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes explained the organization is not concerned about River Ryan's hamstring injury.

JULY 4 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Dodgers Prospect Update: River Ryan injury, Mike Sirota's streak, rising pitchers River Ryan’s latest setback is frustrating, but it fortunately doesn't sound like a major long-term concern for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ pit...

JUNE 30 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Dodgers Notes: Ex-Dodger Suddenly Retires, Walker Buehler Responds to Dave Roberts, River Ryan Update A former Los Angeles Dodgers utility player retires, San Diego Padres pitcher Walker Buehler responded to Dave Roberts and River Ryan has a...

JUNE 29 • SI.COM

Shelved due to hamstring strain The Dodgers placed Ryan on Triple-A Oklahoma City's seven-day injured list Friday due to a hamstring strain, Fabian Ardaya and Katie Woo of The Athletic report.

Impact According to Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes, Ryan suffered the hamstring injury during his last Triple-A start, when he gave up eight runs on 10 hits over 4.1 innings. Gomes described the issue as "not anything overly serious" and said Ryan will be able to keep throwing, but not off a mound. It's the second time the right-handed hurler has been placed on the minor-league IL due to a hamstring injury this season, as he missed over a month of action from mid-April to mid-May. When he's been healthy, Ryan has been quite good -- though he has a 4.46 ERA and 1.30 WHIP, that's come with a promising 43:8 K:BB over 36.1 innings spanning eight starts.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers prospect River Ryan dealing with hamstring issue for second time Los Angeles Dodgers' prospect River Ryan was once placed on the Minor League injured list at Triple-A Oklahoma City with a hamstring issue.

JUNE 27 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Andrew Friedman explains Dodgers' decision on River Ryan Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect River Ryan is still building up his workload ahead of joining the rotation at some point in 2026.

JUNE 22 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Dodgers Notes: Pitcher to IL With Elbow Injury, Unfortunate Will Smith Update, River Ryan Decision Explained The Los Angeles Dodgers lost a pitcher to the injured list, have an unfortunate Will Smith update and explained a River Ryan decision.

JUNE 21 • SI.COM

Andrew Friedman Reveals Why Dodgers Are Holding River Ryan Back Andrew Friedman weighed in on why the Dodgers aren't giving River Ryan a chance in the major leagues right now.

JUNE 20 • SI.COM

River Ryan's blowup start in Triple-A justifies Dodgers' cautious approach The Dodgers have been very cautious with River Ryan, and after a rough start for Oklahoma City, some of that patience and caution has been j...

JUNE 20 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Dodgers Notes: Tyler Glasnow Bad News, Tarik Skubal Trade Latest, River Ryan Update The Los Angeles Dodgers have bad Tyler Glasnow news, the latest on Tarik Skubal rumors and check in on River Ryan.

JUNE 9 • SI.COM

Dodgers' outlook on River Ryan, James Tibbs III screams trade fodder in the making River Ryan and James Tibbs III look like obvious Los Angeles Dodgers trade candidates as deadline speculation beings.

JUNE 6 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Another strong start at Triple-A Ryan fired six scoreless innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City against Sugar Land on Wednesday, striking out eight and giving up four hits and no walks.

Impact Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said in mid-May that there was a "slim chance" of the 27-year-old joining the big-league rotation in place of Blake Snell (elbow), and Ryan has remained with Oklahoma City for the past three turns through the rotation. The right-hander has been dominant through five Triple-A starts this year with a 2.05 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 29:3 K:BB across 22 innings. After giving up just three earned runs across four outings in his first taste of the big leagues last year, it's likely only a matter of time before Ryan gets another look in 2026.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

River Ryan Has Encouraging Start On Path Toward Possibly Joining Dodgers Rotation River Ryan returned from the Minor League injured list and could eventually make his way into the Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation.

MAY 16 • DODGERBLUE.COM

'Slim' chance to join LAD rotation Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday that there is a "slim possibility" Ryan will enter the team's big-league rotation in place of Blake Snell (elbow), Jack Harris of the Calif...

Impact Snell landed on the 15-day injured list Friday and could be looking at an extended absence if he needs surgery. With Tyler Glasnow (back) also on the IL, Los Angeles could need to find a fill-in starter, though Harris notes the team is set with five healthy starters ahead of next Thursday's off day. Ryan doesn't seem likely to join the MLB rotation given Roberts' comments, but the skipper didn't entirely rule out that scenario. Ryan is coming back from an injury of his own -- a hamstring issue that cost him nearly a month -- but he returned to action Friday for Triple-A Oklahoma City and tossed four innings, allowing one run on two hits and one walk while striking out four batters. He tossed 53 pitches in the outing, so the right-hander presumably isn't fully ramped up following his absence. Ultimately, the Dodgers may not need to dig into their minor-league depth for a sixth starter if Glasnow returns in time for the team's next stretch of six consecutive game days, which will not begin until May 29 versus Philadelphia.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to return Friday Ryan (hamstring) is scheduled to make his next start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Ryan has been shelved on Oklahoma City's 7-day injured list since April 17 due to a hamstring injury, but the 27-year-old right-hander has recovered enough to return to the mound for Friday's Triple-A contest. In two starts prior to his injury, Ryan allowed five runs (four earned) on nine hits and two walks while striking out 10 batters across seven innings.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers Injury Updates: River Ryan & Gavin Stone Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes revealed River Ryan and Gavin Stone are making progress toward returning from injuries.

APRIL 27 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Nursing hamstring issue at Triple-A Ryan was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Oklahoma City on April 17 due to a hamstring injury, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact The injury is considered minor, though it's not clear when exactly Ryan might be ready to rejoin the Oklahoma City rotation. Following a strong Cactus League showing, Ryan has posted a 5.14 ERA and 10:2 K:BB over seven frames in his first two starts with OKC this season. The 27-year-old missed the entire 2025 season recovering from Tommy John surgery, but he's a good bet to help the Dodgers at some point this season either in a rotation or bullpen capacity.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

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2026 MLB Trade Deadline Winners and Losers: Which Teams Fared The Best?

Skubal joins Clemens and Martinez among a handful of reigning Cy Young winners to be traded