- Trade deadline is Monday, Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. ET — the last chance to swap players on 40-man rosters (minor-leaguers can still be dealt after).
- Headline names: Detroit’s two-time AL Cy Young winner Skubal is the marquee trade chip, Mariners’ rookie Miller is drawing heavy interest, and Nationals’ All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams is being shopped to suitors.
- Teams to watch — Tigers weighing sell vs. push for a playoff spot, Rays could surprise as a major buyer, while Angels and Mets are openly receptive to deals for controllable players.
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