MLB Analysis Maps 30 Teams' Aug. 3 Trade Targets, Led by Tarik Skubal Scenarios
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Updated · ESPN · Jul 2
MLB Analysis Maps 30 Teams' Aug. 3 Trade Targets, Led by Tarik Skubal Scenarios
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Jul 2
Summary
One month before the Aug. 3 deadline, the analysis assigns every MLB team a recommended move, with Detroit ace Tarik Skubal framed as the biggest potential trade chip if the Tigers fade.
Skubal is linked most strongly to the Brewers, Dodgers and Rays because all have playoff urgency and rotation needs, while Detroit is urged to cash in despite still carrying roughly a 24% postseason chance.
Other proposed seller moves center on expiring or movable veterans, including the Mets with Freddy Peralta, the Red Sox with Aroldis Chapman, Willson Contreras or Sonny Gray, and the Rockies with catcher Hunter Goodman.
Contenders' suggested buys target clear roster holes: Seattle for Contreras against lefties, the Yankees for 27-homer Goodman at catcher, and the Phillies or Braves for Joe Ryan to deepen playoff rotations.
The broad theme is that a crowded wild-card race could delay firm buyer-seller decisions, making clubs such as the Mets, Tigers, Red Sox and Twins key to how aggressive the market becomes.