MLB trade deadline 2026: Teams desperate to make a move

ESPN analyst Buster Olney has identified 12 MLB teams considered most desperate to make a move before the 2026 trade deadline, highlighting their biggest roster needs. Teams mentioned include the Yankees, Red Sox, Phillies, Cubs, Mets, Braves, and Brewers, among others. Multiple ESPN reporters including Jorge Castillo and Jesse Rogers have been covering the deadline buzz, with trade grades and rumors actively being reported.