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AL teams face tough trade decisions ahead of MLB deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 3:01 AM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

AL teams face tough trade decisions ahead of MLB deadline

Summary

As the August 3 MLB trade deadline approaches, teams like the Tigers, Twins, and Red Sox are facing crucial decisions amid a competitive American League. Detroit's Tarik Skubal, currently 5-5 with a 3.09 ERA, has been a prime trade candidate but the team's recent success complicates a potential deal. Minnesota's Joe Ryan, 6-5 with a 2.85 ERA, is highly valued, especially as the Twins vie for playoff contention. Boston's Sonny Gray leads the team with an 11-1 record and 2.54 ERA, and the Red Sox's winning streak may delay his trade. The upcoming weeks will test each franchise's strategy as they balance postseason hopes with future prospects.

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•Trade deadline is August 3 with teams evaluating player moves.
•Tarik Skubal may be traded despite Detroit's playoff push.
•Joe Ryan remains with the Twins as they seek a wild-card spot.
•Sonny Gray's performance is pivotal for the Red Sox's success.

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3:01 AMYahoo Sports — Top 25 MLB trade candidates: Will teams part with Tarik Skubal, Joe Ryan, Sonny Gray in wide open AL?

What they're saying

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With the trade deadline less than three weeks away, teams like the Tigers, Twins and Red Sox will have tough decisions to make in an AL field where so many teams are in playoff contention.
— Yahoo Sportsby Russell Dorsey

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