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Trade deadline re-set: 6 teams look poised to sell, while several others are on the edge
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- With just over two weeks until the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline, six teams—Reds, Rockies, Royals, Angels, Mets, and Giants—are clear sellers, while many others remain in contention, making the market unpredictable.
- The New York Mets are expected to be major sellers, potentially trading most players except a few young stars and Juan Soto, with their bullpen seen as a key asset for trades.
- The Los Angeles Angels, under new interim GM John Mozeliak, may trade controllable starters José Soriano and Reid Detmers, as well as outfielder Jo Adell, while a Mike Trout trade is unlikely this season.
- The San Francisco Giants could trade left-hander Robbie Ray and second baseman Luis Arraez among others, though moving core veterans like Rafael Devers is complicated by their contracts.
- Other sellers include the Reds, Royals, and Rockies, who have several veterans and pitchers available, while teams like the Padres and Blue Jays could become sellers if their playoff chances diminish soon.
