MLB trade deadline updates: Biggest rumors and latest trades

The 2026 MLB trade deadline frenzy began unofficially on Saturday, July 25, when the Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals completed a pitching-for-hitting trade. Teams are now ramping up activity as the official August 3 deadline approaches, with contenders seeking deals to bolster their rosters. Key targets include players in the final year of their contracts as well as under-the-radar options who could serve as missing pieces for playoff contenders.