MLB in Brief: Marcell Ozuna Released | The Impact of Adley Rutschman

The Pirates have released Marcell Ozuna, a source tells ESPN. @mikedeportes broke the story first.

— Jorge Castillo (@jorgecastillo) August 5, 2026

Adley Rutschman's trade out of Baltimore hit their clubhouse hard. You can tell just how much he means to those guys:

Gunnar Henderson (fighting back tears): “It's not easy for me. Someone who's been with me for seven years … I'm not going to be able to talk about it today. Sorry,… pic.twitter.com/HDx3KimFE6

— Gordo (@BOSSportsGordo) August 5, 2026

The White Sox are planning to place outfielder Austin Hays on release waivers. He missed most of the season due to injury but was scheduled to be activated from rehab. He could be an interesting right-handed hitter for a team that missed out before the trade deadline

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) August 5, 2026

Jose Ramirez knocked out Tim Anderson three years ago today—here's a breakdown: pic.twitter.com/Ls7ogLd9md

— Jimmy O'Brien (@Jomboy_) August 5, 2026

Freddy Peralta played a big role in improving the relationship between Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor, according to ESPN's Jorge Castillo: “With tension lingering into their second season as teammates, multiple sources told ESPN that Peralta arranged for the two stars to vent in June and…” pic.twitter.com/JDVBOmWK8Z

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) August 5, 2026

“The old man's still got it.”

Since July 1, George Springer is batting .300 with an .884 OPS @BlueJays | #BlueJays50
https://t.co/fGPbvbj8w4 pic.twitter.com/MuUyraCD5o

— MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) August 5, 2026

#BlueJays have claimed RHP Matt Waldron off waivers from the Padres.

LHP Patrick Corbin has been placed on the 60-day IL, per the club

— Hazel Mae (@thehazelmae) August 5, 2026