MLB teams prepare for 2026 trade deadline

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With the Aug. 3, 6 p.m. ET trade deadline eight days away, MLB clubs are already active and reassessing rosters. The first major move sent pitcher Connelly Early from Boston to Washington for infielder Curtis Mead. The Marlins' 11 straight losses have pushed them toward selling, with Sandy Alcantara and several veteran relievers listed as possible assets, while the Nationals say they are willing to listen on All-Star CJ Abrams. The Blue Jays and Mets are also expected to be sellers, and analysts predict multiple trades that could reshape contenders and future payrolls.

Teams are reshaping rosters before the Aug. 3 trade deadline