Luis Arraez and CJ Abrams among players generating MLB trade interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
As Major League Baseball teams prepare for the August 3 trade deadline, several players have emerged as potential trade candidates. Luis Arraez of the San Francisco Giants is having a strong season with a.321 batting average and significant defensive improvements. Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams is also drawing attention after posting a.294 average with 12 home runs and 47 RBIs, contributing to Washington's surprising offensive success this season. Teams may look to acquire both players, as their performance could attract offers from contending clubs before the deadline.
- •Luis Arraez hitting.321 for Giants; key addition this season.
- •CJ Abrams leads shortstops with a 160 wRC+ for Nationals.
- •Trade deadline is August 3, 2026; teams eyeing Arraez and Abrams.
- •Abrams' strong offensive output helps Nationals in the NL East.
- •Twins pitcher Joe Ryan also mentioned as a trade candidate.
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — 5 players creating early MLB trade buzz: Luis Arraez, CJ Abrams, Willson Contreras and more
"These players are off to hot starts for bad teams, meaning they could find themselves in new uniforms by the Aug 3. trade deadline.
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