The Dominicans who changed teams at the MLB deadline

The 2026 MLB trade deadline moved key Dominican pieces. ESPN’s official portal compiled all the moves closed before the market deadline, with several Dominican pitchers changing jerseys.

The pitchers on the move

• Huascar Brazóban was traded to the Chicago White Sox from the Mets.
• Camilo Doval was sent to the Pittsburgh Pirates, adding closer experience to a bullpen in reconstruction.

Other standout moves

The list included star catcher Adley Rutschman (from the Orioles to the Red Sox) and Venezuelan batting champion Luis Arráez (to the Phillies), plus a dozen bullpen moves that reshaped the season’s final stretch.

The Dominican reading

The trades confirm the weight of Dominican talent in the Major Leagues: Dominican pitchers are coveted pieces in July markets, and every change redefines opportunities for players heading into the playoffs and their next contract negotiations.

The key figure

Two Dominican arms. Brazóban and Doval, the Dominican pitchers who debuted new homes in the final stretch.