Where MLB’s top trade deadline arms fit as the market shapes up
Major League Baseball clubs have until 6 p.m. ET on August 3 to complete trades. Teams are currently identifying potential buyers and sellers as the date approaches. Tarik Skubal leads a list of 50 players viewed as potential difference-makers for pennant races.
What changed
The specific deadline time of 6 p.m. ET and the identification of Tarik Skubal as a top player were added.
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MLB Teams Prepare for August 3 Trade Deadline
confidence 100%Major League Baseball clubs have until 6 p.m. ET on August 3 to complete trades. Teams are currently identifying potential buyers and sellers as the date approaches. Tarik Skubal leads a list of 50 players viewed as potential difference-makers for pennant races.
What's confirmed:
- The MLB trade deadline is August 3.
- Clubs must make moves by 6 p.m. ET on August 3.
Still unconfirmed:
- Tarik Skubal is the lead player on a list of 50 potential trade targets.
- Unexpected sellers are emerging across the league.
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MLB Teams Assess Roster Needs Ahead of August 3 Trade Deadline
confidence 70%Major League Baseball teams are determining if they will act as buyers or sellers. The trade deadline is set for August 3. Market activity is beginning as the mid-season point nears.
Still unconfirmed:
- Tarik Skubal is a primary candidate among top pitching options for a trade.
- Several superstars may be on the move this summer.
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MLB 2026 Trade Deadline: Top Arms and Candidates Identified
confidence 70%The 2026 MLB trade market is beginning to take shape with several superstars potentially on the move. Tarik Skubal is highlighted as a primary candidate among top pitching options. Teams are currently assessing needs as the mid-season point approaches.
Still unconfirmed:
- Tarik Skubal is a top candidate for the 2026 trade deadline.
- Aroldis Chapman, Jarren Duran, and Luis Arraez are potential trade targets.
- Six major starters are likely to enter the market.