MLB rumors: Mets begin firesale; Dodgers' secondary interest in Tarik Skubal; Tigers hint at deadline plans

Key Points:

• The MLB trade deadline on August 3 is approaching, with teams actively exploring trades, including the Detroit Tigers considering offers for right-hander Casey Mize, a pending free agent having a strong 2026 season.
• The New York Mets have begun their sell-off by trading lefty reliever A.J. Minter to the Twins for two infield prospects, signaling more trades ahead, including likely departures of Freddy Peralta and Clay Holmes.
• The Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in acquiring starter Clay Holmes and are pursuing Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, partly to strengthen their rotation and partly to prevent rivals like the Brewers, Braves, and Phillies from getting him.
• The Astros have shown interest in Giants ace Logan Webb, but San Francisco currently insists he is not available, possibly as a negotiating tactic or due to reluctance to rebuild.
• The Cardinals' promotion of Quinn Mathews suggests an impending trade of Dustin May, with Mathews potentially filling May’s roster spot; May remains attractive to other teams due to strong underlying performance metrics.