Two days out from the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline and things are still quiet, but the impending move of back-to-back Cy Young winner has the league on the edge of its seat.
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal appears likely to be traded in the 48 hours to come, a deal that could potentially shift power with just two months until the playoffs begin. Other big names said to be on the trading block include the New York Mets‘ Freddy Peralta, San Francisco Giants‘ Luis Arraez and perhaps All-Star closer Mason Miller of the San Diego Padres.
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The trade deadline is set for 6 p.m. ET on Monday, August 3.
Stay with USA TODAY Sports as the deadline draws near for the latest rumors, news and deals:
When is MLB trade deadline?
Teams must have their trade details finalized and submitted to the league office by the deadline in order for any acquired players to be eligible for the playoffs. After that, players on 40-man rosters can’t be traded.
Before Baltimore begins a crucial series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, July 31, GM Mike Elias expressed his appreciation for Rutschman — while noting he cannot rule out moving him should the 53-56 Orioles slip further behind in the American League playoff slog.
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“We love him. You feel it when he’s gone from the team,” Elias says of Rutschman, currently on the injured list with left wrist inflammation, yet expected to go on a rehab assignment early next week. “Absolutely love Adley and having him as long as we can.”
“But, as I mentioned, I think we put ourselves in a position where we’ve got to be pretty open-minded here as we go into these (deadline) talks. But Adley is one of the best things we have going for us.”
Some of the the best players thought to be available, in no particular order:
Top non-Skubal pitching trade candidates
There’s no question two-time defending AL Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal is the top pitcher available on the trade market. The rumors and reported landing spots are everywhere you look.
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But only one team can get him … which forces everyone else looking to upgrade their rotation to turn elsewhere.
USA TODAY Sports’ Gabe Lacques has ranked the top 11 non-Skubal trade targets who could also be on the move. The list starts with another left-hander, Robbie Ray of the San Francisco Giants. Who else might be that missing piece for a playoff contender? Freddy Peralta? Kevin Gausman? Or what about another Tiger?
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: MLB trade deadline updates: Rumors, news and latest hot stove intel
