Teams make trades ahead of 2026 MLB trade deadline on Aug. 3

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Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Teams make trades ahead of 2026 MLB trade deadline on Aug. 3
Summary

As the MLB trade deadline approaches on August 3, teams are actively making moves. The standings across divisions remain competitive, leading to increased activity in trades. Notable recent transactions include the Boston Red Sox acquiring INF Curtis Mead and Washington's LHP Connelly Early, along with Pittsburgh securing RHP Ron Marinaccio from San Diego. Team strategies are evolving, with speculation about the Tigers possibly trading Tarik Skubal and the Mets considering further roster changes. Tracking will continue as teams finalize their playoff positioning by next week.

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  • Boston acquires INF Curtis Mead and LHP Connelly Early on July 25.
  • Pittsburgh trades for RHP Ron Marinaccio on July 23.
  • Speculation surrounds potential trades involving Tarik Skubal and the Mets.
  • Teams are evaluating their playoff chances ahead of the deadline.
  • The deadline is set for 6 p.m. on August 3.
Latest Updates
  • 11:26 PMYahoo SportsMLB trade deadline 2026: Tracking all the trades until the Aug. 3 deadline
  • 4:04 PMCBS MLBMLB trade deadline tracker: Following every move of the 2026 deadline
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The 2026 trade deadline is set for Monday, Aug. 3, and the deals look like they could go right down to the last minute

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Here's a rundown of all the big-league trades that have happened so far.

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