This is our live 2026 MLB Trade Deadline Tracker: the deadline is Monday, August 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET, and this page follows the buyers, the sellers, the biggest names on the market, and every completed deal as it lands. Bookmark it and check back through deadline day. We also have a free printable board so you can track the moves yourself.
2026 MLB Trade Deadline: Quick Facts
- Deadline: Monday, August 3, 2026, 6:00 PM ET.
- Type: single deadline (no August waiver trades).
- Headline name: Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is the market’s biggest domino.
- Sellers positioning: Angels, Mets, Giants, and Nationals among those listening.
- Buyers circling: contenders like the Dodgers, Cubs, and Yankees chasing pitching.
- Printable: free deadline board to fill in every deal.
Every Completed Deal (Live)
No blockbusters have been finalized yet as of publish. As trades are made official through August 3, we will add each one here with the players and teams involved. Check back, or use the printable board above to track them in real time.
| Date | Acquiring Team | Key Player(s) In | Sent |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | Updates begin as deals are finalized | – | – |
Buyers vs Sellers
Biggest Names on the Market
| Player | Pos | Current Team |
|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | SP | Detroit Tigers |
| Freddy Peralta | SP | Milwaukee Brewers |
| Robbie Ray | SP | San Francisco Giants |
| Kevin Gausman | SP | Toronto Blue Jays |
| Reid Detmers | SP | Los Angeles Angels |
| Jose Soriano | SP | Los Angeles Angels |
| Clay Holmes | SP | New York Mets |
| Luke Weaver | RP | New York Mets |
| Zach Neto | SS | Los Angeles Angels |
Tarik Skubal is the name that moves the market: a reigning-caliber ace with contenders like the Dodgers and Cubs pushing hardest. The Angels are dangling multiple arms plus shortstop Zach Neto, and the Mets are pivoting toward a sell with relievers like Luke Weaver available.
How the MLB Trade Deadline Works
Since 2019, MLB has had a single trade deadline with no August waiver-trade period, so teams must complete every deal before the cutoff. Any player traded by 6:00 PM ET on August 3 is eligible for that team’s postseason roster. That hard stop is why the final hours produce a flurry of moves. For the bigger picture, track the races on our 2026 MLB standings and the 2026 MLB playoff bracket.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2026 MLB trade deadline?
The 2026 MLB trade deadline is Monday, August 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET. It is a single hard deadline with no August waiver-trade period.
Who is the biggest name available at the 2026 deadline?
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is the headline name, with contenders like the Dodgers and Cubs among the most aggressive suitors.
Which teams are selling at the 2026 deadline?
Teams positioning to sell include the Los Angeles Angels, New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, and Washington Nationals, among others out of contention.
Are players traded at the deadline eligible for the playoffs?
Yes. Any player acquired by the 6:00 PM ET deadline on August 3 is eligible for that team’s postseason roster.
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