MLB trade season begins as June arrives with potential buyers and sellers
Bleacher Report • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026

With June underway, MLB teams are beginning to assess their positions for potential trades this season. The Seattle Mariners are identified as buyers as they recover from an early-season slump after last year's ALCS loss. As teams evaluate their standings, factors influencing trade decisions include team performance and playoff aspirations. Teams will be closely watching the developments over the coming weeks as trade talks escalate ahead of the deadline.
- •June signals the start of MLB trade season.
- •Seattle Mariners show signs of being active buyers.
- •Teams assess performance and playoff potential.
- •Trade talks expected to increase leading up to the deadline.
- 2:00 PMBleacher Report — Top MLB Trade Candidates and Targets For All 30 Teams - Bleacher Report
"We may not know every team that's going to be a buyer or seller yet, but with the calendar flipped to June, #TradeSZN is upon us.
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