MLB teams eye under-the-radar trade targets ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 9:23 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
As the MLB trade deadline approaches, several under-the-radar players could become key targets for contending teams. Among them, Reid Detmers of the Los Angeles Angels is showcasing impressive strikeout ability this season, despite a mixed track record. Meanwhile, Taylor Ward is making a name for himself with the Baltimore Orioles as an on-base machine. Eduardo Rodriguez has quietly rebounded with the Arizona Diamondbacks, offering postseason experience. Gavin Sheets leads the San Diego Padres in home runs, while Anthony Bender has emerged as a notable reliever for the Miami Marlins. Each of these players could enhance a contender's roster as the deadline nears.
- •Reid Detmers has a 4.00 ERA and ranks sixth in MLB in strikeouts.
- •Taylor Ward is third in MLB with 63 walks and a.404 on-base percentage.
- •Eduardo Rodriguez holds a 2.55 ERA with the Diamondbacks this season.
- •Gavin Sheets leads the Padres with 11 home runs in 2026.
- •Anthony Bender has a 3.07 ERA, adding depth to the Marlins' bullpen.
- 9:23 PMYahoo Sports — 5 under-the-radar MLB trade targets, from Reid Detmers to Gavin Sheets
"These players don't capture many headlines, but they could make a big difference for a contender.
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