Eight teams approach trade deadline within four games of wild card spots
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
As the MLB trade deadline approaches in nine days, parity among teams has created a competitive. Currently, 22 of the 30 teams are in contention for a postseason spot, though many may face tough decisions about their actual playoff viability. Notable situations include the Detroit Tigers, who have surged to 52-51 and are considering whether to trade Tarik Skubal or push for a wild card. Shea Langeliers of the A’s is also a focal point, as teams express interest despite Oakland's public reluctance to trade the catcher. Teams with catcher needs may focus on pitching instead of pursuing Langeliers.
- •Only eight MLB teams are not within four games of a wild card spot.
- •Tigers have won 16 of their last 21 games, currently at 52-51.
- •Detroit weighing options on Tarik Skubal amid playoff push.
- •A's unlikely to trade Shea Langeliers unless significant offer arises.
- •Some teams may prioritize pitching trades over catching upgrades.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Parity (Mediocrity) Could Make For An Interesting Trade Deadline
"Thanks in part to the 3rd wild card and mostly to the bizarre mediocrity of most of the teams in 2026, here we are 9 days before the trading deadline and only 8 of the 30 teams are not at least within 4 games of a wild card spot. This is what happens when a […]
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