Contenders prepare for MLB trade deadline on August 3
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 11:41 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
As the MLB trade deadline approaches on August 3 at 6 p.m. ET, teams are evaluating potential moves to strengthen their rosters. Contenders are anticipated to make significant trades as they look to enhance their playoff positions. Currently, speculations abound regarding which teams will make the biggest impact. Discussions among front offices are expected to intensify leading up to the deadline.
- •MLB trade deadline set for August 3 at 6 p.m. ET.
- •Teams are assessing potential trades to improve rosters.
- •Contenders likely to pursue significant deals.
- •Speculation surrounds which teams will make impactful changes.
- •Trade discussions intensify as deadline nears.
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"Which contenders will make the biggest splash? Here's what we're hearing as 6 p.m. ET on Aug. 3 approaches.
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