Overview
- Philadelphia president Dave Dombrowski said trade talks have started earlier than he has ever seen and that clubs are already calling.
- USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported that Miami ace Sandy Alcantara is the top projected deadline prize and that Boston could move outfielder Jarren Duran before the Aug. 3 cutoff.
- Sandy Alcantara, a recent Cy Young winner, owns a 3.04 ERA this season and has club control into 2027, which boosts his trade value if the Marlins make him available.
- Miami has already dealt pitchers Ryan Weathers and Edward Cabrera this year, which signals the club is positioned to sell.
- Jarren Duran is 29 with two-plus years of team control and a 46 OPS+ in 2026, and any specific suitors or deals for him or Alcantara remain unconfirmed.