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MLB trade deadline tracker: Astros reunite with Carlos Correa, Padres swing several deals

The Minnesota Twins traded Carlos Correa back to the Houston Astros on Thursday ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Associated Press

Major League Baseball's trade deadline brought plenty of chaos Thursday, with dozens of deals capping a frenetic 24 hours as teams sought to improve their rosters ahead of the postseason.

Among the highlights: All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa is reuniting with the Houston Astros, the San Diego Padres went on a trading spree that brought in hard-throwing closer Mason Miller and the New York Yankees grabbed two-time All-Star reliever David Bednar.

In other moves, outfielder Cedric Mullins was dealt to the New York Mets while former Cy Young award winner Shane Bieber is joining the Toronto Blue Jays.

The recent swaps are on top of several deals over the past few days — including the Mariners landing slugger Eugenio Suarez — and the final hours saw a whirlwind of activity as teams made trades right up until the 6 p.m. ET deadline.

Here are some highlights from Thursday:

Astros reunite with Correa

Correa is returning to Houston in a deal with the Minnesota Twins, giving the franchise a boost as it tries to stay atop the AL West.

Correa spent his first seven years in Houston, where he became one of the most beloved players in franchise history, helping the team to six playoff appearances, three American League pennants and its first World Series title in 2017 — a championship tainted by a sign-stealing scandal.

Minnesota is also sending $33 million to offset the $103.4 million left on Correa's contract, which runs through 2028. The Twins will receive minor league pitcher Matt Mikulski in return.

Active Padres add Miller, others

The Padres made several bold moves, adding hard-throwing closer Mason Miller from the Athletics and All-Star first baseman Ryan O’Hearn from Baltimore while swinging five total deals for seven major league players.

San Diego general manager AJ Preller picked up Miller and left-hander JP Sears while shipping four solid prospects to the A’s. The Padres then got catcher Freddy Fermín from Kansas City before acquiring O’Hearn and outfielder Ramón Laureano from the Orioles. San Diego also added left-hander Nestor Cortés from Milwaukee and utility infielder Will Wagner from Toronto.

Preller was his usual voracious self at the deadline, sending out 14 players and acquiring eight during his wheeling and dealing. The biggest loss for San Diego's tin farm system was shortstop Leo De Vries, one of the top prospects in baseball, who was used to acquire Miller, one of the majors’ most dynamic relievers.

Mets get needed boost in center

Mullins gives the Mets an upgrade in center field, where Tyrone Taylor was playing terrific defense but providing little offense. The 30-year-old Mullins — who was an All-Star in 2021 — is batting .229 with 15 homers, 49 RBIs and 14 stolen bases.

The last-place Orioles received right-handers Raimon Gómez, Anthony Nunez and Chandler Marsh.

Yankees add to bullpen

Looking to fortify their bullpen for the stretch run, the Yankees agreed to acquire Bednar from Pittsburgh and Jake Bird from Colorado. They also acquired utilityman José Caballero from Tampa Bay.

The Yankees sent infielder Roc Riggio and lefty Ben Shields to the Rockies for Bird and outfielder Everson Pereira to the Rays.

Bieber off to Blue Jays

Bieber is headed to the AL East-leading Blue Jays in a deal with the rebuilding Cleveland Guardians.

Bieber, who is working his way back from April 2024 Tommy John surgery, has made five rehab starts. His most recent outing was Tuesday for Double-A Akron, in which he allowed one run on three hits and struck out seven in four innings. His next rehab start was scheduled for Sunday.

The Guardians are getting right-hander Khal Stephen from the Blue Jays.

Phillies stay aggressive

The Phillies got outfielder Harrison Bader in exchange for two minor leaguers. It is the team’s second deal with the Minnesota Twins in two days after landing closer Jhoan Duran.

The 31-year-old Bader, a 2021 Gold Glove winner, remains a strong defender at all three outfield spots and has 12 home runs, 38 RBIs and a .778 OPS in 96 games. He also has postseason experience, playing in five playoff series with the Cardinals, Yankees and Mets with a .809 OPS and five career homers.

Tigers pry Finnegan from Nationals

AL Central-leading Detroit acquired Kyle Finnegan from Washington for two prospects, a person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press.

The 33-year-old Finnegan was an All-Star in 2024 but his velocity has been down this season. He has 20 saves with a 4.38 ERA in 2025.

The Nats received minor league pitchers Josh Randall and R.J. Sales, Detroit's third and 10th round draft picks from 2024, respectively.

Cubs add two more pitchers, infielder

One day after agreeing to a deal with the Washington Nationals for righty Michael Soroka, the Cubs added right-hander Andrew Kittredge from Baltimore, lefty Taylor Rogers from Pittsburgh and utilityman Willi Castro from Minnesota.

The 35-year-old Kittredge was an All-Star in 2021 and has a 3.44 ERA over nine seasons. The reliever has a 3.45 ERA in 31 games this season. He signed a $9 million, one-year deal with Baltimore last offseason that includes a $9 million club option for 2026 with a $1 million buyout.

Rogers remains an effective left-handed option out of the bullpen at 34.

Other deals, notes

— The Rays got shutdown righty reliever Griffin Jax from the Twins for righty starter Taj Bradley.

— The Rays also acquired catcher Hunter Feduccia from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for right-handed pitcher Paul Gervase, catcher Ben Rortvedt and left-handed pitcher Adam Serwinowski.

— The Dodgers acquired outfielder Alex Call from the Washington Nationals for minor leaguer right-handers Eriq Swan and Sean Paul Liñan.

— The Rays got righty starter Adrian Houser from the White Sox for infielder Curtis Mead and righties Duncan Davitt and Benjamin Peoples.

— The Angels took infielder Oswald Peraza from the Yankees for minor league outfielder Wilberson de Peña and international bonus pool money.

— The Reds acquired utility player Miguel Andujar from the Athletics in exchange for right-hander Kenya Huggins.

— The Rangers added left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe from the Twins in exchange for minor league left-hander Garrett Horn.

— The Royals got lefty Bailey Falter from the Pirates for first baseman Callan Moss and lefty Evan Sisk.

— Baltimore put right-hander Zach Eflin on the injured list with lower back discomfort Thursday. Eflin was a potential trade target, but has made only 14 starts this year and is on an expiring contract.

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