MLB teams assess buyer and seller status ahead of trade deadline
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 3:24 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
As the MLB trade deadline approaches on August 3, teams are evaluating their standings and intentions. With many teams, including the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers, positioned as obvious buyers, the playoff picture is becoming clearer. However, the fluidity of team performances complicates these classifications, especially in the American League., the Boston Red Sox have surged recently, shifting from potential sellers to likely buyers. Teams must finalize their strategies in the lead-up to the deadline, balancing the push for postseason contention with potential roster changes.
- •Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers seen as obvious buyers.
- •Boston Red Sox transition towards likely buyer status.
- •Current AL wild-card race allows for lower playoff thresholds.
- •Teams must define their status as the August 3 deadline nears.
- •Detroit Tigers face decisions regarding key players like Tarik Skubal.
- 3:24 PMCBS Sports — MLB trade deadline buyers and sellers guide: Where all 30 teams stand two weeks away
"Thanks to muddled standings, most of the league is in the playoff hunt (even if they probably shouldn't be)
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