The 2026 MLB trade deadline is less than two weeks away, and it is poised to be one of the most active stretches we’ve seen in recent years. With so many teams in contention, the action should pick up soon and carry on at a furious pace until 6 p.m. ET on Aug. 3.
The amount of top-tier players available currently looks pretty thin, so it should be a seller’s market. That means teams will have to pay handsomely to land real upgrades. From All-Stars to general managers to prospects, there are several key names to watch for over the next two weeks. We’ve compiled them below.
