With the 2026 MLB trade deadline one week away, several clubs have clarified their plans as rumors swirl around top names like Tarik Skubal and Foster Griffin.
The trade deadline is scheduled for Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. ET. Teams remain in the playoff race, with maneuvering expected throughout the final week.
Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said the team anticipates being buyers, seeking an outfield bat to lengthen the lineup. The Astros sit two games out in the AL West.
The Los Angeles Dodgers do not appear to be pursuing Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, according to people with knowledge of the situation. The Phillies and Rays have scouted Nationals left-hander Foster Griffin, who is on a one-year deal.
The Mets will set a high bar for any players under control past this season, while the Yankees face added needs after Cody Bellinger's injury.
