MLB trade deadline 2026: Ranking prospects who changed teams

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1. 1h ago

   MLB trade deadline 2026: Top prospects change teams

   The 2026 MLB trade deadline has passed with 42 deals executed, several involving high-end prospects. Top moves include the Dodgers acquiring Tarik Skubal, the White Sox landing Luis Castillo, and the Mets trading Freddy Peralta. Teams are finalizing rosters for the postseason push. The Mets' farm system has been transformed, with a new ranking of their top 30 prospects now available.

   Why it matters

   The MLB trade deadline is a critical date for teams to make roster changes before the postseason. This year's deadline saw significant moves, including the acquisition of top pitchers. The impact of these trades will be felt as teams compete for a playoff spot.

   What is confirmed

   • The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers.
   • The White Sox landed Luis Castillo.
   • The Mets traded Freddy Peralta to the Rays.
   • The Astros are back in first place in the AL West.
   • Carlos Correa is increasing his baseball activities after a May 11 operation.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The Yankees, Red Sox and Tigers are predicted to make an AL Wild Card push.
   • The Cubs, Phillies and Diamondbacks are predicted to win NL Wild Card slots.

   What to watch next

   • The outcome of the MLB Wild Card races
   • The performance of top prospects who changed teams
   • The final MLB power rankings
   Sources used for this update (5)

   1. www.nytimes.com — The Big Board autopsy: Spotting trends in the wake of the trade deadline
   2. www.justbaseball.com — 2026 MLB Power Rankings: Post-Trade Deadline Update
   3. www.nytimes.com — The Astros are back in first place. 4 takeaways from Houston’s biggest stretch of the season
   4. sports.yahoo.com — Supercomputer predicts the MLB Wild Card standings after the trade deadline
   5. sports.yahoo.com — Ranking the Mets' Top 30 Prospects Following Busy Trade Deadline
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2. 1d ago

   MLB trade deadline 2026: Top prospects who changed teams

   The 2026 MLB trade deadline has passed, with 42 deals executed on deadline day and several others before that. Top moves include the Los Angeles Dodgers acquiring Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers, the White Sox landing Luis Castillo, and the Mets trading Freddy Peralta to the Rays. Several high-end MLB prospects were also dealt. Teams are finalizing rosters for the postseason push.

   Why it matters

   The trade deadline is a critical moment in the MLB season, as teams decide whether to bolster their rosters for a postseason run or rebuild for the future. This year's deadline saw significant movement, with several top players and prospects changing teams. The impact of these deals will be felt in the final stretch of the season.

   What is confirmed

   • The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers.
   • 42 deals were executed on deadline day.
   • Several high-end MLB prospects were traded at the deadline.

   What to watch next

   • The performance of teams that made significant trades at the deadline
   • The impact of these trades on the postseason standings
   • Any further roster moves or adjustments by teams
   Sources used for this update (6)

   1. bleacherreport.com — MLB Power Rankings for All 30 Teams After 2026 Trade Deadline
   2. sports.yahoo.com — Final Look: Ranking the Phillies Deals at MLB Trade Deadline
   3. www.nytimes.com — Ranking the biggest MLB trade deadline deals — from Curtis Mead to Tarik Skubal
   4. eu.usatoday.com — See where MLB Pipeline ranked Tigers' prospects haul from trade deadline
   5. sports.yahoo.com — Which teams atop the MLB standings added the most WAR at the trade deadline?
   6. fansided.com — The best MLB prospects moved at the trade deadline, ranked
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3. 3d ago

   Dodgers Acquire Tarik Skubal as MLB Trade Deadline Approaches

   The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired ace Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. Other major moves include the White Sox landing Luis Castillo, the Mets trading Freddy Peralta to the Rays, and the Guardians sending Bo Naylor to the Brewers. These transactions occur as teams finalize rosters for the final stretch of the 2026 season. While some teams like the Braves are maintaining their strategic approach despite injuries to pitchers like Reynaldo Lopez, others are aggressively reshuffling their rotations and lineups to improve their postseason odds.

   Why it matters

   The MLB trade deadline serves as the final opportunity for teams to acquire players via trade before the postseason push. These moves often involve swapping veteran stars for high-ranking prospects to balance immediate competitiveness with future growth.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal from the Tigers.
   • The White Sox acquired Luis Castillo.
   • The Mets traded Freddy Peralta to the Rays.
   • The Guardians sent Bo Naylor to the Brewers.

   What to watch next

   • Official confirmation of prospect packages exchanged in the Skubal and Castillo trades.
   • Further roster moves by the Braves following Reynaldo Lopez's injury.
   Sources used for this update (14)

   1. ESPN — MLB trade deadline dominoes for 10 biggest names on 2026 market
   2. CBS Sports — MLB trade deadline landing spots: Predicting new teams for Tarik Skubal, Mason Miller, CJ Abrams, more
   3. Yahoo Sports — MLB trade deadline: What's ahead for the Braves, Mets and Phillies?
   4. ESPN — MLB trade deadline 2026: Ranking prospects who changed teams
   5. MLB.com — Does your team need a starting pitcher? Here are the trade options
   6. The New York Times — MLB trade deadline 2026 live updates: Guardians send Bo Naylor to Brewers; latest rumors, news and analysis
   7. USA Today — MLB trade candidates: Top 25 deadline targets led by Skubal, Arraez
   8. MLB.com — August has arrived! 7 storylines to follow down the stretch
   9. MLB Trade Rumors — Don’t Miss A Single MLB Trade This Deadline
   10. FanSided — MLB Insider: Angels pitchers, Luis Arraez, Rays and other trade deadline notes
   11. Yahoo Sports — 2026 MLB trade deadline rumors, news, live updates: Tarik Skubal talks expected to heat up, White Sox land Luis Castillo
   12. abc7chicago.com — 2026 MLB trade deadline grades: Report cards for every deal
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