The definitive list of MLB trade deadline buyers and sellers, according to an MLB Insider

Key Points:

• The MLB trade deadline on August 3 approaches, with many teams uncertain whether to buy or sell due to tight standings, making the next week crucial for decisions.
• Several teams are clear buyers aiming to strengthen their rosters for a postseason push, including the Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Guardians, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals, and Tampa Bay Rays.
• Notable sellers include the Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Angels, New York Mets, Oakland Athletics, and San Francisco Giants, with key players like Brady Singer, Hunter Goodman, Jo Adell, Freddy Peralta, Shea Langeliers, and Rafael Devers mentioned as potential trade assets.
• Some teams are undecided or in wait-and-see mode, such as the Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, and Washington Nationals, with their moves hinging on upcoming performance and market conditions.
• Several teams have specific positional needs, commonly focusing on pitching (both starting and bullpen) and offensive upgrades, with high-profile players like Tarik Skubal, Reid Detmers, and Taylor Ward highlighted as key targets or trade candidates.