MLB trade deadline heat
Key Questions
When is the MLB trade deadline?
The trade deadline is August 3, just seven days away from the current reports.
What was the first major trade completed?
Red Sox traded Early to Nationals for Mead on July 25. Red Sox were also targeting Peña and Neto but were shut down on Peña.
Which players are likely to be traded by the deadline?
Skubal trade seems inevitable with Tigers' silence questioned by rival GMs. Nationals' Abrams leads MLB in RBI and remains available, while Mets are dumping Luis Robert Jr.
What teams are active buyers or sellers?
Yankees are top fit for Arraez and targeting Jeffers, Miller, and Abrams. Brewers are interested in Abrams, Blue Jays are selling, and Marlins' skid makes Alcantara a likely seller.
What blockbuster trades are being predicted?
Predictions include Gausman to Cubs, Detmers to Phillies, and Miller to Yankees. Tigers' next 10 games are pivotal for Skubal's value.
How is the catcher market affected?
Langeliers' torn meniscus has shaken up the catcher market and driven up prices for Jeffers and Goodman.
Which teams are in the mushy middle for trades?
Many teams face confusion due to CBA uncertainty and indecision, with Astros still buying despite a .500 record.
What impact could Skubal's history have?
Skubal's elbow history could limit his trade movement despite speculation around the Tigers.
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