Olney: 2026 MLB trade deadline X factors to watch

ESPN's Buster Olney examines key X factors that could shape the 2026 MLB trade deadline, highlighting players and teams whose situations may significantly influence deadline activity. Olney identifies specific variables such as contract status, team performance, and roster needs that could drive major trades as the deadline approaches. His analysis provides an early framework for understanding which franchises and players are most likely to be involved in significant moves.