MLB Trade Rumors and 2026 Trade Deadline News July 28

Key Points:

• The Angels are open to trading catcher Sean Murphy Neto but prioritize dealing starting pitchers Reid Detmers and José Soriano, valuing their longer team control.
• The Nationals may consider offers for star outfielder Josh Bell Abrams, who boasts strong offensive numbers this season and would command a high return despite less time before free agency.
• The Dodgers believe their rotation will soon have Blake Snell, Shohei Ohtani, and Tyler Glasnow back, reducing their urgency to acquire another top starter, though they remain interested if the Tigers trade lefty Tarik Skubal.
• The Cubs face pressing pitching needs after designating Jameson Taillon for assignment and may pursue affordable rental starters like Robbie Ray or Kevin Gausman, while also exploring trades involving controllable arms like Detmers or Soriano.
• The White Sox, unexpectedly leading the AL Central, seek to improve their pitching either through rentals such as Clay Holmes or by acquiring controllable starters, aligning with their emerging contending window.