Top 25 MLB trade candidates: Will teams part with Tarik Skubal, Joe Ryan, Sonny Gray in wide open AL?
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Key Points:
- The 2026 MLB trade deadline on August 3 is approaching, with teams actively discussing potential player acquisitions as the American League remains highly competitive and wild-card spots are closely contested.
- Top trade candidates include pitchers Tarik Skubal (Tigers), Joe Ryan (Twins), and Sonny Gray (Red Sox), all of whom have had strong seasons and could significantly impact contending teams.
- Several players with no-trade clauses, such as Byron Buxton, Mike Trout, and Willson Contreras, are unlikely to be moved despite trade rumors.
- Other notable potential trade pieces include relievers Aroldis Chapman (Red Sox) and Luke Weaver (Mets), shortstops Jeremy Peña (Astros) and CJ Abrams (Nationals), and versatile utility player Spencer Steer (Reds).
- Teams like the Tigers, Red Sox, and Astros are balancing playoff aspirations with long-term planning, which may influence whether they choose to sell or hold key players at the deadline.
