
Yankees Elevate Hanner to MLB Roster After Castro’s Injury
The New York Yankees have called up reliever Bradley Hanner from Triple‑A, replacing injured right‑hander Kervin Castro and looking to add depth to the bullpen.
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The New York Yankees have called up reliever Bradley Hanner from Triple‑A, replacing injured right‑hander Kervin Castro and looking to add depth to the bullpen.

The Washington Nationals' bullpen has tightened up, with fresh arms like Yovanny Cruz and Andrew Alvarez delivering strong performances, while prospects Luis Perales and Jackson Kent loom on the horizon.

A look at the most impactful trades ahead of the deadline, highlighting how clubs are swapping established players for high‑upside prospects and the early returns that could shape the postseason.

The Washington Nationals executed three deadline trades aimed at strengthening pitching and offense, with mixed results that left a C+ grade for the front office.

The first part of the Closer Carousel’s two‑part trade deadline edition breaks down key saves, blown opportunities and the latest reliever swaps that could alter fantasy lineups.

Multiple major league baseball players were traded ahead of the trade deadline, including Kevin Gausman to the Cubs, Tyler Mahle to the Braves, Luis Garcia Jr. to the Yankees, Freddy Peralta to the Rays, Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers, Luis Castillo to the White Sox, Lane Thomas to the Braves, Dean Kremer to the Twins, and Curtis Mead to the Red Sox. The trades impact fantasy baseball strategies, with some players expected to improve their performance in new environments.

The New York Yankees traded four pitchers to Washington for power‑hitting first baseman/second baseman Luis García Jr., aiming to offset the offensive void left by Aaron Judge’s injury.

A rundown of recent reliever activations, rehab assignments and designations across MLB, plus guidance on using Process+ rankings and contacting analyst Kyle Bland.