The Trade Deadline is Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. ET. Here's a quick look at some of the hot topics swirling in the rumor mill.
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• Rival execs expect Tigers to keep Skubal: "The growing sentiment among rival executives is that the Tigers will hold onto Tarik Skubal beyond the Aug. 3 Deadline," writes ESPN's Alden Gonzalez.
• Rutschman might be available: According to ESPN, the O's aren't in a rush to trade Adley Rutschman but are "certainly listening." MORE >
• Injuries won't impact Dodgers' Deadline plans: Although the Dodgers are keeping Shohei Ohtani out of the rotation indefinitely as he deals with a left knee issue and will be without catcher Will Smith for at least another month due to a neck injury, they aren't expected to change up their Trade Deadline strategy, according to a report from The Athletic. MORE >
• Padres could sell at Trade Deadline: According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, the Padres "have not ruled out anything" when it comes to potentially dealing closer Mason Miller, fellow high-leverage reliever Adrian Morejon or starter Michael King. MORE >
• Angels open to moving top arms: According to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman, the Angels are expected to make starters Reid Detmers and José Soriano available. MORE >
• Phillies looking for starter: The Phillies have gotten a 7.33 ERA from their fifth rotation spot in 2026, and they are 5-20 when someone other than Cristopher Sánchez, Zack Wheeler, Jesús Luzardo or Aaron Nola starts. As a result, they are “actively looking to trade for a back-end starting pitcher,” reports Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia. MORE >