Trade deadline activity expected to intensify ahead of Monday's deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The MLB trade deadline approaches on Monday, August 1, and activity is anticipated to pick up over the weekend. Teams are under pressure to move players on expiring contracts, with some needing to take action to avoid losses. Discussions surrounding the deadline suggest a possibility of frantic trades as the deadline nears, moving teams away from caution. The extent and nature of trades this weekend remain to be seen.
- •MLB trade deadline is set for August 1.
- •Teams may need to move players with expiring contracts.
- •Expect increased trade discussions leading to deadline.
- •Pressure could lead teams to make desperate trades.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — When will Trade Deadline action pick up?
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