Phillies, Orioles, and Mets prepare for MLB trade deadline decisions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
As the July 3 MLB trade deadline approaches, teams like the Philadelphia Phillies, Baltimore Orioles, and New York Mets are evaluating their strategies. The Phillies are pursuing players to bolster their playoff ambitions after a strong 40-20 stretch under interim manager Don Mattingly. The Orioles, currently under.500, may shift from buyers to sellers while the Mets are expected to offload players amid a disappointing season. Potential targets include bullpen help and outfield options as each team assesses their needs heading into the final month before the deadline.
- •Phillies are looking to improve their roster ahead of the playoffs.
- •Orioles declared intentions to buy despite recent poor performance.
- •Mets are likely to be sellers at the trade deadline.
- •Potential trade targets include players from the Orioles and Mets.
- •The trade deadline falls on August 3 this year.
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