The Trade Deadline is 1 week away! Here's the latest on MLB's buzziest trade candidates
MLB’s trade deadline looms on August 4, sparking a flurry of rumors around 50 possible moves.
The brief
The 2026 MLB trade deadline is set for August 4, only seven days away. With the clock ticking, teams are evaluating rosters and a list of 50 potential moves has been compiled.
Players most frequently mentioned include Freddy Peralta, Luis Arraez and several other pitchers and position players likely to change clubs before the cutoff. NBC Sports highlights Peralta and Arraez as the most likely to be moved, while FOX Sports outlines the deadline’s date and time for fans.
MLB Trade Rumors publishes a ranking of the top 50 candidates, and MLB.com aggregates the latest buzz. As the week unfolds, teams will issue offers, and any pending deals are expected to be finalized before the August 4 deadline.
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Who reported it (4)
- Top 50 Deadline Trade Candidates MLB Trade Rumors · 4h ago
- Freddy Peralta, Luis Arraez, and others most likely to be moved at the MLB Trade Deadline NBC Sports · 1d ago
- 2026 MLB Trade Deadline: Date, Time, Everything You Should Know FOX Sports · 1d ago
- The Trade Deadline is 1 week away! Here's the latest on MLB's buzziest trade candidates MLB.com · 1d ago
Quick answers
When is the 2026 MLB trade deadline?
It is scheduled for August 4, 2026.
Which players are identified as most likely to be traded?
Freddy Peralta and Luis Arraez are named by NBC Sports as the most likely to move, alongside other top candidates.
Where can fans follow the latest trade speculation?
Updates are being tracked by MLB Trade Rumors, FOX Sports, NBC Sports and MLB.com.
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