2026 MLB trade deadline: Passan's top moves for contenders

ESPN's Jeff Passan has published a 2026 MLB trade deadline analysis outlining ideal trade moves for every World Series contender. The piece includes speculative scenarios such as Tarik Skubal being moved to an elite team and an All-Star being traded within the NL East division. The article is part of broader MLB trade deadline coverage also featuring updated rankings of the top 100 trade deadline candidates and their potential landing spots.