As the July 31 Trade Deadline approaches, whether your favorite team is a buyer or seller could depend on if your team won or lost its previous game, at least until the end of the month.

Few ballclubs, such as the Astros, are secure enough in the standings and hungry enough to win that they can sustain an unbridled pursuit for available talent. Conversely, few ballclubs, such as the Mariners, are so far out of contention that their top priority is rebuilding, leaving them willing to cast off useful veterans. Here’s a look at each American League West club’s Deadline strategy:

Angels: Buyers, but…

A post All-Star-break surge left the Angels willing to consider that being on the edge of the Wild Card race might provide reason enough to add some helpful hands to the roster. More specifically, helpful arms. A pitching upgrade of any kind would be a step forward for the Angels.

Astros: Buyers

Bent on returning to the World Series, the Astros know that they must address pitching rotation needs. The drop-off following Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole and Wade Miley is precipitous. Does Houston have enough talent left in its Minor League system to make an offer for Giants left-hander Madison Bumgarner, whose postseason resume would make him especially welcome? How good would Seattle’s Mike Leake look in an Astros uniform? Outfielder Kyle Tucker -- widely considered the Astros’ leading prospect -- is said to be off-limits in trade talks, but Houston has no shortage of alternatives.

Athletics: Buyers

An airtight bullpen helped the A’s charge into last year’s postseason. The vulnerability of ailing closer Blake Treinen and the setup corps has forced Oakland to eye relievers again. Specifically, the A’s could use a left-handed reliever, creating the possibility that president of baseball operations Billy Beane darts across the Bay and brings back Tony Watson or Will Smith. Other possibilities include Detroit’s Shane Greene, Toronto’s Ken Giles and the Chicago White Sox’s Alex Colomé.

Mariners: Sellers

Having already traded Jay Bruce and Edwin Encarnacion, the Mariners are ready to keep dealing. Leake is almost surely going to a contender needing rotation depth. The Reds used the veteran starter as this type of chip in 2015 when they shipped him to the Giants. Second baseman Dee Gordon and left-hander Roenis Elias could also be headed elsewhere.

Rangers: Buyers, but…

Everything’s bigger in Texas, including the Rangers’ options in the trade market. A trade bringing in bullpen and or catching help would sate the team’s immediate needs, while moving 2019 All-Stars Hunter Pence and Mike Minor would replenish the organization’s supply of prospects. Pence would be a formidable hitter to add down the stretch, and Minor would bring veteran savvy to a rotation. Shin-Soo Choo is also worth mentioning; his bat would help any offensively challenged American League team. However, Choo is owed $21 million next season in the final year of his seven-year contract with the Rangers, so the club will likely have to eat a substantial amount of that deal if it wants a top prospect in return.