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Playoff races complicate 2026 MLB trade deadline for teams and sellers

CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 1:15 PM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Playoff races complicate 2026 MLB trade deadline for teams and sellers
Summary

As of June 25, 2026, a competitive playoff race is complicating the upcoming MLB trade deadline. Teams are reluctant to sell as the third wild-card spot keeps many mediocre teams in contention. The Blue Jays currently occupy the last playoff spot in the American League but are on a pace for a losing record. Similarly, the Guardians, who hold the second wild-card spot, are projected for just 84 wins. If the Tigers remain close in standings, they may reconsider moving their ace pitcher Tarik Skubal ahead of the August 3 deadline, despite their disappointing record of 34-46.

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  • •Many teams remain in playoff contention due to expanded wild-card spots.
  • •Blue Jays are on track for a losing season yet hold a playoff position.
  • •Guardians projected for only 84 wins, among the lowest for playoff qualifiers.
  • •Tigers must decide on Tarik Skubal, their ace, if they stay in the race.
  • •Trade deadline approaches on August 3, 2026.
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  • 1:15 PMCBS MLB — Why the messy wild-card standings could wreak havoc on the 2026 MLB trade deadline
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A glut of mediocre teams still ostensibly in the playoff picture could drastically limit the number of sellers

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