MLB trade rumors: 16 players most likely to be traded by 2026 deadline, from Tarik Skubal to Luis Arraez

Sporting News has compiled a list of 16 MLB players considered most likely to be traded before the 2026 trade deadline, with Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal and infielder Luis Arraez among the headliners. The report highlights the crop of talent that could be available as teams position themselves ahead of the deadline. Both Skubal, a top-tier starting pitcher, and Arraez, a multi-time batting champion, represent high-profile names that could draw significant trade interest.