The Trade Deadline is 1 week away! Here's the latest on MLB's buzziest trade candidates
With just seven days left until the trade deadline, MLB’s rumor mill is buzzing around 50 potential movers.
The brief
The MLB trade deadline is now just seven days away, setting a hard deadline for a wave of roster changes. NBC Sports notes that pitchers Freddy Peralta and outfielder Luis Arraez are among the most likely to be moved, while MLB.com lists a broader pool of buzziest candidates.
CBS Sports highlights ten prospects—including Ben Hess and Zyhir Hope—who could be part of emerging deals, and MLB Trade Rumors ranks the top 50 players on teams’ trade radars. Teams will use the coming week to negotiate, with final transaction lists expected to be published after the deadline.
Observers should watch for official announcements from clubs and league officials to confirm which moves materialize.
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Who reported it (4)
- Top 50 Deadline Trade Candidates MLB Trade Rumors · 4h ago
- Freddy Peralta, Luis Arraez, and others most likely to be moved at the MLB Trade Deadline NBC Sports · 1d ago
- 10 prospects who could be traded at the MLB deadline: Ben Hess, Zyhir Hope, more young players who could move CBS Sports · 1d ago
- The Trade Deadline is 1 week away! Here's the latest on MLB's buzziest trade candidates MLB.com · 1d ago broke it first
Quick answers
When is the MLB trade deadline according to the coverage?
The deadline is described as one week away from the date of the latest reports, placing it at the end of the current week.
Which players are highlighted as most likely to be moved?
NBC Sports cites pitcher Freddy Peralta and outfielder Luis Arraez, while CBS Sports mentions prospects Ben Hess and Zyhir Hope among ten potential trade pieces.
Where can readers find a ranked list of trade candidates?
MLB Trade Rumors published a "Top 50 Deadline Trade Candidates" list, and MLB.com offered its own roundup of the buzziest candidates.
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