MLB Trade Rumors and 2026 Trade Deadline News July 23

Key Points:

• The Angels are expected to make starters Reid Detmers and José Soriano available before the Trade Deadline, with shortstop Zach Neto also potentially on the trade block due to his power-hitting ability despite limited range.
• The Red Sox are reportedly interested in acquiring Zach Neto, especially with Trevor Story injured, as Neto ranks fifth in WAR among shortstops in 2024 and has hit 19 home runs this season.
• The Cubs are seeking a controllable starting pitcher rather than a rental and are linked to players like Tarik Skubal, Emerson Hancock, and others, while also targeting bullpen help such as Mets' Luke Weaver.
• Mets pitcher Clay Holmes, recovering from injury and scheduled to begin rehab soon, is a trade candidate with multiple teams scouting him, though he remains open to an extension with the Mets.
• Nationals' lefty Foster Griffin, an All-Star with strong 2024 stats, is another potential trade candidate as Washington evaluates whether to sell, extend, or keep him through the season, with some executives expecting a trade.