The Cubs had a curiously quiet trade deadline that netted them four players: starter Michael Soroka, utiity man Willi Castro, and relievers Andrew Kittredge and Taylor Rogers. Rogers was their last addition, sent over from the division rival Pirates who had just acquired him from the division rival Reds one day before. To accommodate Rogers on their roster, the Cubs DFA'd reliever Ryan Pressly.
The Tigers added a full slate of pitchers at the deadline, none of whom are particularly exciting. Charlie Morton, the biggest name in the group, has a 5.