Overview
- The non‑waiver trade deadline is Monday, Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. ET, and Tarik Skubal is the top available player drawing interest from the Dodgers, Yankees, Brewers, Rays, Braves, Cubs and Phillies.
- Detroit has signaled it may sell by protecting assets, scratching Casey Mize from a start as a precaution, though the Tigers have not publicly confirmed any deal for Skubal.
- The New York Mets began a selloff by trading reliever A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins for two prospects and are expected to move pitchers such as Clay Holmes and Freddy Peralta.
- The Dodgers are viewed as a leading Skubal suitor but could pivot to cheaper rotation help like Clay Holmes if Detroit's asking price proves too high.
- Controllable starting pitchers and elite relievers command steep prospect costs because the Aug. 3 non‑waiver deadline makes newly acquired players eligible for expanded postseason fields and immediate playoff impact.