Many MLB teams looking to trade key players before August deadline
MLB.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 3:36 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
As the August 3 Trade Deadline approaches, most MLB teams are still deciding whether to buy or sell. With 24 teams within 6.5 games of a postseason spot, uncertainty surrounds player movement this season. Fans and analysts expect significant trades as teams assess their postseason chances. The situation remains fluid as teams evaluate their rosters and performance in the days leading up to the deadline.
- •24 teams are within 6.5 games of playoff positions.
- •Trade negotiations are expected to intensify as the deadline nears.
- •Teams are weighing roster changes based on recent performances.
- •The trade market remains uncertain, affecting player value and interest.
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"In most seasons, we would have a firmer grasp on which teams are planning to sell with less than two weeks remaining until the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline. Of course, 2026 isn’t most seasons. An improbable 24 teams entered Thursday within 6 1/2 games of a postseaso…
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