MLB teams eye trade candidates as postseason race tightens
MLB.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:46 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
As of June 19, all but two Major League Baseball teams were within 6 1/2 games of a postseason spot, intensifying competition ahead of the August 3 Trade Deadline. The logjam in standings has led teams like the Tigers and Mets to consider potential trade candidates to bolster their rosters. The uncertain dynamics among the teams could prompt strategic moves as they aim for playoff positions in the coming weeks.
- •All but two MLB teams are close to playoff spots
- •Tigers and Mets are potential trade candidates
- •Trade Deadline is set for August 3
- •Logjam in standings complicates trade strategy
- 3:46 AMMLB.com — 10 potential trade candidates ... and where they might fit - MLB.com
"All but two teams in the Majors entered play Thursday within 6 1/2 games of a postseason spot, creating a logjam that makes it difficult to get a real feel for what may happen between now and the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline. Can teams like the Tigers, Mets and Red
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