liveUpdated 9m agoFollow our live coverage as we build up to Major League Baseball’s trade deadline at 6 p.m. ET on Monday.The Athletic Live Team August 1, 2026 at 12:05 PM EDTBo Naylor has been traded to the Milwaukee Brewers. ReutersMLB trade deadline — LatestMajor League Baseball teams likely will be wheeling and dealing ahead of Monday’s trade deadline.The buildup to the deadline is always intriguing. Which players will be moved? Which teams will be the most aggressive?Follow along for the latest news, analysis and insight from The Athletic’s baseball experts.Deadline: 6 p.m. ET on MondayJoin the conversation here or email live@theathletic.com Rosenthal Q&A: Most fascinating Skubal destination USA Today Network All eyes, obviously, are on Tarik Skubal, and I’m sure interested teams are dreaming of 2008 CC Sabathia or 2015 David Price. Is there a hypothetical Skubal destination that you find especially fascinating? Not a prediction, necessarily, but a landing spot that might have a little extra “wow” factor if Skubal ended up there?Rosenthal: Milwaukee. The Brewers were overwhelmed by the Dodgers in last year’s NLCS. But a rotation headed by Skubal and Misiorowski, if both were healthy, would narrow the gap. They still would need more offense, but I’m captivated by the idea of CC II — which is what Skubal could be.Coming up: Ken Rosenthal answers our questionsObviously, we’re still waiting for this trade deadline to pick up steam. And while we wait, we’ve reached out to our ultimate trade deadline insider, Ken Rosenthal, who’s agreed to answer a few questions when he’s in between phone calls and text messages.So, coming up on the trade deadline live blog, a quick Q&A — it has to be quick because the man is busy! — with the best in the business, Ken Rosenthal.Where Greene would have ranked on Big Board Imagn ImagesWith Ken Rosenthal reporting that the Reds are at least considering a Hunter Greene trade, I checked with my Big Board collaborators to figure out where we would have ranked Greene if he’d made our final Big Board.Some of us were thinking right around No. 7, maybe after Hunter Goodman but ahead of Angels starters José Soriano and Reid Detmers. Our resident pitching guru, Eno Sarris, was a little more bullish and thinking Greene might have landed in the top three. Greene has great stuff, a killer strikeout rate, and looks like an ace – but he’s often injured. “Depends on how you weigh the last bit,” Eno said. Greene is an unusual case because he’s still young, but he’s already signed to a long-term deal through 2029 (and that contract gets a lot more expensive the next three years). He’s also spent most of this season on the IL recovering from elbow surgery, but he’s healthy now, and his recent track record is impressive.If he’s traded — and that’s a big if — it will be one of the bigger moves of the deadline. Brewers not looking to deal Gary Sánchez ReutersBy Will Sammon and Ken RosenthalThe Milwaukee Brewers are not looking to trade Gary Sánchez, who catches and sees time at designated hitter, after acquiring catcher Bo Naylor, said people briefed on their thinking who were not authorized to speak freely. Milwaukee wanted Naylor as another layer of protection behind starter William Contreras and backups Sánchez and Jeferson Quero. That is because Quero is battling some biceps soreness, which restricts him to DH duties for a couple of weeks. The Brewers’ tentative plan is for Quero to resume catching around Aug. 15. They don’t view the issue as anything major, but they’re proceeding cautiously given his injury history. Sánchez, a right-handed batter in a player market lacking such options, owns a .790 OPS with 8 home runs.In Naylor, under club control through 2030, Milwaukee acquired someone they like for the future as well. They've liked him for a while because of his defense. Would the Reds really trade Greene? Imagn ImagesI’m a part of the group that works on our annual Big Board ranking of trade candidates, and although we will include some players we expect to stay put — we kept Joe Ryan on the latest version, for example, even though the Twins have suggested they’re going to buy and not sell — we try to include most of the notable guys who at least could be traded.But even our group didn’t go so far as to include Hunter Greene.Fresh reporting from Ken Rosenthal, though, suggests the Reds could at least consider a Greene trade because their other trade chips — Eugenio Suárez, Brady Singer, Tyler Stephenson, Nathaniel Lowe, Brock Burke — aren’t going to bring back the type of return that significantly alters the future of the franchise.According to Rosenthal, the Reds “aren’t particularly motivated to trade him, but barring a trade of (Elly) De La Cruz, a move involving Greene might be their best chance to make an impact at the deadline.”Red Sox remain in market for infield help Imagn ImagesThe Red Sox thought they’d addressed their infield last weekend when they traded for Nationals third baseman Curtis Mead. Then, Mead broke his wrist in his second Red Sox plate appearance.So, it’s back to the drawing board.Jen McCaffrey reports that the Red Sox are back in the market for an infielder. They might have remained in the market for a shortstop even if Mead had stayed healthy, but now they face the possibility of being without Mead for the rest of the season. Infielder Trevor Story, Marcelo Mayer and Isiah Kiner-Falefa are also on the IL, forcing the team to lean heavily on utility man Andruw Monasterio at shortstop.Cashman, Yankees staying patient Getty ImagesThe Yankees' inactivity before Monday's trade deadline might make fans anxious.But it also means that general manager Brian Cashman and his crew still have all their cards to play — and some are substantial.All indications are that the Yankees have been keeping 21-year-old shortstop prospect George Lombard Jr. off limits. But nobody has said that publicly, and Lombard ranks No. 6 on The Athletic's latest list of the best prospects in the game. Near MLB-ready, Lombard could front a package for elite talent.But if Lombard isn't on the table, the Yankees still have lots to offer.Right-hander Carlos Lagrange, 23, started throwing recently. The 6-foot-7 flamethrower had suffered a right shoulder strain but needed just four weeks of rest instead of the six weeks the Yankees' initially expected. Lagrange has touched 103 mph with his fastball and if the Yankees don't move him, there's still an outside chance they could give him a look to help their bullpen in September and October.Fellow righty Clarke Schmidt should also draw interest. Schmidt is returning from Tommy John surgery, but the Yankees think he could play a multi-inning relief role in September and the playoffs. The 30-year-old won't be a free agent until 2028. From 2023 to 2025, Schmidt was one of the Yankees' better starting pitchers with a 3.85 ERA over 63 starts, averaging 8.8 K/9 and 3.0 BB/9.The Yankees also expect Carlos Rodón back in the coming weeks. That could prompt them to be willing to trade one of Ryan Weathers or Will Warren from their current big-league rotation. Weathers (7 IP, 0 runs vs. Chicago White Sox) and Warren (6 2/3 innings, 0 runs vs. Chicago Cubs) each fared well in their most recent starts. Overall, Warren has a 4.14 ERA in 22 games (21 starts) and Weathers has a 3.99 ERA in 21 starts.And while they have been seeking offense on the trade market — most notably in the form of a right-handed hitting catcher — they could also look to flip outfielders Spencer Jones or Jasson Domínugez. The two former top prospects are currently in the Yankees' everyday lineup with Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger each on the injured list. The Yankees have fielded interest in both Jones and Domínguez over the years.Injuries could force Yankees to prioritize a big bat USA Today SportsThe New York Yankees began the week with a starting lineup that only a spring training fan could love. Max Schuemann was leading off. Jasson Domínguez was hitting cleanup. Rookie Spencer Jones was playing center field with a .677 OPS (down to .661 at game’s end).The Yankees won that game, but with Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger and Giancarlo Stanton on the IL, their lineup isn’t exactly Murderer’s Row. Here’s the way Brendan Kuty put it:It could be argued that the Yankees are weak at every position outside of designated hitter/first baseman Ben Rice. On Monday, Rice was their only starter with an OPS above .800. First baseman Paul Goldschmidt was at .799. Regular center fielder Trent Grisham was on the bench, and though he offers pop, the Yankees don’t trust his bat against lefty pitchers (.698 OPS this season, .717 career).The Yankees could use an offensive upgrade in the infield (at basically any position except first base) or at catcher (Austin Wells has struggled mightily), and some sort of outfield stopgap or platoon bat wouldn’t hurt, especially with Bellinger and Judge hurt.Insights on Dodgers' pursuit of Skubal ReutersPart of the reason Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman has downplayed the need for starting pitching (read: Tarik Skubal) is because the Dodgers believe they’ll have their rotation of aces back at full strength by October. That’s indeed looking more likely, even with Shohei Ohtani’s status as a pitcher uncertain. Blake Snell (elbow surgery) will make his final rehab outing Tuesday with Triple A Oklahoma. Tyler Glasnow, who has been out since early May with reoccurring back spasms, will start a rehab assignment Tuesday with Class A Ontario. He's scheduled to throw two innings.Having both Snell and Glasnow back in the rotation arguably improves the team more than any non-Skubal addition. Still, with Skubal talks expected to heat up any moment, the Dodgers will be in the thick of those conversations.It’s true that Friedman despises making major deals at the deadline — when the cost of acquiring meaningful talent is at a premium. It’s also true that a projected playoff rotation of last year’s World Series squad — Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Ohtani, Snell and Glasnow — doesn’t leave much room for Skubal.Friedman downplayed concerns over Ohtani’s sore knee and bicep, saying he was confident his two-way star would begin throwing bullpens soon. But if Ohtani, who hasn’t pitched in a game since July 3, faces any setbacks — or the Dodgers deem his bat more important than his arm in October — wouldn’t they need reinforcements?For as much as the Dodgers try to avoid major mid-season acquisitions, if they’re going to make one, it’s going to be for a player that significantly improves their odds in October. They have a third straight World Series to win, after all. Only one such player exists this deadline, and that's Skubal.“I think our mindset is always, and we've talked about this, there just aren't that many star-level players in the game,” Friedman said to reporters Wednesday. “Any time one is available, we're always going to participate in those conversations.”Skubal, the reining two-time AL Cy Young winner, certainly qualifies as a star player — and he’s available. The Dodgers will be involved in the bidding, even with Snell and Glasnow inching closer to returns.Moves on the margins ReutersWe know there’s plenty of time between now and the deadline on Monday at 6 p.m. But so far, so slow.The most interesting trade thus far involved the Nationals moving Curtis Mead to the Red Sox for Connelly Early. Mead (2.1 bWAR) remains the best player moved, though he quickly landed on the shelf after getting hit on the wrist. Early (1.6) is the second most valuable player moved but he’s still working his way back off the IL.As for the rest of the names, let’s just say it hasn’t been a high-impact window. The players with time in the big leagues who have been moved to this point — Logan O’Hoppe, Chase Silseth, A.J. Minter, Dean Kremer, Bo Naylor, Codi Heuer. Craig Yoho and Blake Perkins — have posted this season a total combined bWAR of 0.6.Could more moves be coming for Milwaukee after Naylor deal? Getty ImagesBrewers: BGuardians: BIt is hard to get too exercised about a move like this, in which two sharp front offices bought low on position players who have lost relevance for the 2026 season.Bo Naylor is a former top prospect who has struggled to hit in the majors. Cleveland pushed him to the minors after acquiring Patrick Bailey earlier this season. His presence may serve as a prelude for Milwaukee, which is getting solid production from Gary Sanchez as a backup catcher. But with a dearth of right-handed hitters available on the market — and Sanchez’s potential at-bats at first base crowded out by the success of Jake Bauers and Andrew Vaughn — the Brewers could flip him to patch other flaws in their roster. Or they could simply hold onto Naylor to bolster their depth behind William Contreras. Heuer, a journeyman reliever, can also add to Milwaukee’s depth at Triple A.Blake Perkins produced 3.0 bWAR for Milwaukee in 2023 and 2024, but his at-bats have shriveled this season with the return of Garrett Mitchell and the arrival of Luis Lara. Craig Yoho may provide more immediate value for the Guardians. He relies mostly on a changeup, which has made him quite effective against left-handed hitters this season.Twins say they’re buyers 1 year after massive deadline sale Imagn ImagesAt last year’s trade deadline, no team sold quite like the Twins, who traded away 10 players from their major league roster. This time around, despite being below .500 for much of the year, the Twins are saying they’re planning to buy.“This has been what we were focusing on and what our pro personnel group over the last couple of months has been focused on — the ‘buy’ version of things,” GM Jeremy Zoll said this week. “It wasn’t some situation where they were prepping to sell and we’re switching. Now we’re looking forward to try and execute on that work.”It’s going to be interesting to see what exactly that means. Presumably, it takes ace Joe Ryan off the market, but what about catcher Ryan Jeffers (who’s about to be a free agent) and platoon outfielder Trevor Larnach? Could the Twins “buy” at the deadline, while using some of those Major League pieces to facilitate such a deal?Insights on Twins acquisition of Kremer ReutersThough fans aren’t ecstatic by the addition of Dean Kremer, the Minnesota Twins believe the veteran significantly raises their floor. The club favors Kremer’s career consistency — he had a 4.26 ERA from 2020-25 — and thinks he’s in a good spot to rebound from two bad starts to perform as he always has. Manager Derek Shelton said Kremer would immediately join the starting rotation. And, if Kremer performs as the Twins expect, the team sees good value as he won’t become a free agent until after next season.Tyler Kepner breaks down the phenomenon known “hug watch.”Ken Rosenthal explains why the Mets will most likely trade around six players from their current roster by the Aug. 3 deadline.Zoll acquires familiar faceConnections always matter. The Minnesota Twins’ acquisition of pitcher Dean Kremer late Friday night reunited the right-hander with general manager Jeremy Zoll. A decade ago, they spent time together with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kremer was a minor-leaguer and Zoll was assistant director of player development. Even back then, Zoll held a lot of respect for Kremer’s competitiveness and desire to take the ball.Inside the tricky no-trade clause negotiations Imagn ImagesThe trade deadline brings unlimited possibilities. In theory, anyone is available! Superstars. Prospects. You name it, they could be moved.Unless they have a no-trade clause. Agent Scott Boras said:💬 “No-trade clauses do not mean no trade consideration. What they mean is there’s just another step in executing the trade. And that is the consent of the player.”This week, Andy McCullough and Dennis Lin took a deep dive into the world of no-trade clauses — how they work, what they mean, and how teams and players navigate through them to get deals done or keep deals from happening.Will Washington deal Foster Griffin? ReutersFor the Washington Nationals, the decision on how to proceed with left-hander Foster Griffin comes down to a simple question:Which would be more valuable to them, signing Griffin to an extension or the return they might get in a trade?Both outcomes are possible, according to a person briefed on the Nationals’ dealings. The decision ultimately might rest on whether the Nats deem the value of a trade to be significantly greater than that of an extension.Griffin, 31, has been one of the best stories of the 2026 campaign, returning from three seasons in Japan to sign a one-year, $5.5 million free-agent contract with the Nationals and produce a 3.06 ERA in 129 1/3 innings.A number of left-handed rental starters are available in trade. The list is topped by Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, and also includes the San Francisco Giants’ Robbie Ray, Baltimore Orioles’ Trevor Rogers and Los Angeles Dodgers’ Eric Lauer. Griffin’s salary is lower than all but Lauer’s, making him attractive to both large- and small-market clubs.The trade market also includes controllable lefties such as the Los Angeles Angels’ Reid Detmers and New York Yankees’ Ryan Weathers, not to mention a large number of right-handed starters, both rental and controllable.The Nationals could trade Griffin and then try to re-sign him as a free agent, but teams rarely succeed in such maneuvers. Players who are traded often feel a cord is cut, and get swayed by the competition on the open market.The financial latitude with which the new Nats’ front office is operating is unclear. Griffin, though, does not figure to command a particularly long or pricey contract. The Athletic’s Barry Svrluga recently speculated that he might be in line for a three-year deal in the range of $36 million to $42 million.Guardians trade Bo Naylor to BrewersThe Cleveland Guardians are trading catcher Bo Naylor and pitcher Codi Heuer to the Milwaukee Brewers for outfielder Blake Perkins and pitcher Craig Yoho, a team source told The Athletic.