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MLB trade deadline: Red Sox, Phillies, Padres are the biggest buyers at the buzzer
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk DAVID BRANDT, Associated Press , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News
· August 3, 2026
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Key takeaway The Red Sox acquired catcher Adley Rutschman, a three-time All-Star, in a notable transaction.
In baseball news, the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies made significant moves ahead of the trade deadline. The Red Sox acquired catcher Adley Rutschman, a three-time All-Star, in a notable transaction. The Phillies also made a big addition, picking up Luis Arraez, a three-time batting champion.
These moves were part of a busy day of trades in the baseball world. Further details on these transactions and other trades are available from the source, providing more information on the hectic day of swaps that took place in baseball.
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Category: local Published: August 3, 2026 Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In baseball news, the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies made significant moves ahead of the trade deadline. The Red Sox acquired catcher Adley Rutschman, a three-time All-Star, in a notable…
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