MLB trade deadline approaches with contenders eyeing upgrades
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 10:08 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
With the MLB trade deadline approaching on August 3, teams evaluate their needs for a playoff push., the Detroit Tigers' Tarik Skubal emerges as a top trade candidate. The New York Yankees seek a catcher, while the Tampa Bay Rays look for a left-handed bat. The Seattle Mariners may deal veteran Luis Castillo to improve an offense struggling to score. The Atlanta Braves, despite competing in a tight NL East, are considering additions to their rotation as injuries mount.
- •Trade deadline set for August 3, 6 p.m. ET.
- •Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is a coveted trade target.
- •Yankees seeking upgrades at catcher and pitching depth.
- •Rays aiming for a left-handed power bat.
- •Mariners may trade Luis Castillo to enhance weak offense.
- 10:08 AMYahoo Sports — MLB trade deadline could provide instant upgrades to these contenders
"Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is the most coveted player who could be on the move before this year's deadline. Which teams will be the most active?
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