Prospects who could be traded at 2026 Trade Deadline
MLB teams are preparing for the 2026 trade deadline, with analysts speculating on which top prospects might be moved. The article highlights historical trends of trading high-ranking prospects and identifies potential trade candidates for various organizations.
Why it matters
Understanding prospect movement is essential for fans and analysts tracking the long-term competitive strategy and roster construction of professional baseball teams.
The Trade Deadline is approaching: Monday at 6 p.m. ET. Deals will be made and prospects will change addresses.
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Since the pandemic, an average of four Top 100 Prospects have been traded each July. Last year, the Padres gave up No. 3 overall ranked Leo De Vries in a package sent to the Athletics for Mason Miller, while the Phillies surrendered Eduardo Tait (No. 56) and Mick Abel (No. 92) to pry Jhoan Duran from the Twins. A total of 63 players ranked on MLB Pipeline's organization Top 30s were used as trade fodder.
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