Teams position themselves ahead of MLB trade deadline next week
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 5:33 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 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.
- 5:33 PMCBS MLB — MLB 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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