Teams position themselves ahead of MLB trade deadline next week
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 8:45 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
With the MLB trade deadline approaching on August 3, teams are assessing their strategies. Currently, there are eight teams more than 3½ games out of playoff spots, indicating a stronger buyer's market. The obvious buyers include the Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, and Los Angeles Dodgers, while teams like the Cincinnati Reds and Toronto Blue Jays appear as likely sellers. The is fluid, with possible trades to impact playoff positioning as teams aim for postseason success or consider rebuilding strategies ahead of the deadline.
- •MLB trade deadline is August 3 at 6 p.m. ET.
- •Eight teams are identified as potential buyers.
- •Major buyers include the Braves, Cubs, and Dodgers.
- •Likely sellers consist of the Reds and Blue Jays.
- •Current standings could prompt teams to reconsider their positions.
- 3:23 PMCBS MLB — MLB trade deadline buyers and sellers: Where all 30 teams stand ahead of final weekend
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — MLB trade deadline tiers: Sorting out all 30 teams, from aggressive buyers to full-on sellers
- 4:44 PMYahoo Sports — MLB trade deadline buyers and sellers: Where all 30 teams stand as time runs out
- 5:33 PMCBS MLB — MLB trade deadline buyers and sellers: Where all 30 teams stand with one week to go
"Here’s a breakdown of where all 30 clubs stand in the final days before the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
"The MLB deadline deals have been few so far, but expect negotiations to hit a fever pitch soon.
"Every team is down to its last series before Monday's trade deadline
Sources
External links- CBS MLBJul 31, 2026, 3:23 PMMLB trade deadline buyers and sellers: Where all 30 teams stand ahead of final weekend
Every team is down to its last series before Monday's trade deadline
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 8:45 PMMLB trade deadline tiers: Sorting out all 30 teams, from aggressive buyers to full-on sellers
Here’s a breakdown of where all 30 clubs stand in the final days before the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 4:44 PMMLB trade deadline buyers and sellers: Where all 30 teams stand as time runs out
The MLB deadline deals have been few so far, but expect negotiations to hit a fever pitch soon.
- CBS MLBJul 27, 2026, 5:33 PMMLB trade deadline buyers and sellers: Where all 30 teams stand with one week to go
It's a seller's market ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline
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