5 MLB Players Who Could Be Traded this Week
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The 2026 MLB Trade Deadline isn’t until Monday, August 3 at 6:00 PM ET but the final weeks of July are usually good for a few deals. With a few clear sellers emerging, it’s worth attempting to predict which MLB players could be dealt this coming week.
Let’s dive into our list of five MLB trade candidates who could be moved by the end of next weekend.
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John Schreiber, RP, Kansas City Royals
Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesCredit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectThe Kansas City Royals entered play on Sunday, 19 games below the .500 line, one of the few clubs in the American League that is out of playoff contention. Trading starter Michael Wacha closer to the MLB trade deadline is very much on the table, but the lack of rotation depth in Kansas City likely prevents a deal from happening this week. Instead, we’re eyeing reliever John Schreiber as a trade option. The 32-year-old righty is owed less than half the remainder of his $3.715 million salary, and he’s been very effective (3.38 ERA and 1.29 WHIP) in a walk year. It wouldn’t be a surprise if a contender in dire need of bullpen depth makes a move for him soon.
Jeffrey Springs, SP, Sacramento Athletics
Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn ImagesCredit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectThe trouble for clubs in need of starting pitching right now is that the biggest names won’t be moved until much closer to the MLB trade deadline. It could provide a small window for the Athletics to offload Jeffrey Springs. He’s effectively a rental, with his $15 million club option for the 2027 season likely to be declined. While his numbers this season are bad (6.08 ERA and 1.42 WHIP), his ERA is a full run lower on the road (5.19), and he put up a 3.97 ERA across 204 innings in his previous two seasons. If there’s a club out there willing to pay him $5 million for the remainder of the season, it shouldn’t cost much prospect capital to acquire him, and he could be a very effective back-end starter in a more normal ballpark.
Brooks Raley, RP, New York Mets
Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn ImagesCredit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectWe expect the New York Mets to trade the likes of Freddy Peralta and Luke Weaver, just much closer to the deadline. With David Stearns finally waving the white flag on this season, though, a Brooks Raley trade could be on the horizon. A half-season rental for any team that acquires him, the 38-year-old southpaw sports a 2.02 ERA with a 1.15 WHIP, and he’s held opponents to a .209/.297/.333 triple-slash line this season. You can never have too many effective lefties in the bullpen, and Raley is an affordable option for contenders.
Jake McCarthy, OF, Colorado Rockies
Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn ImagesCredit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectSimilar to the situation with starting pitching, a majority of the quality outfielders available this summer probably won’t be dealt until August. We think the Colorado Rockies might make an exception with Jake McCarthy, and there should be plenty of interest. Just a week shy of turning 29 years old, still with two additional years of contract control, McCarthy can play all three outfield positions, and the left-handed hitter sports an .865 OPS this year. For those concerned about his production being inflated by Coors Field, McCarthy still boasts a .285 batting average and .780 OPS on the road this season.
Luis Arraez, 2B, San Francisco Giants
Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn ImagesCredit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectLuis Arraez has been a fantastic fit for the San Francisco Giants, and it wouldn’t be a surprise if he re-signed with the club in the winter. With that said, the All-Star second baseman will almost certainly be moved, and he could be the lone big name potentially dealt this week. There are only a few clubs in the market for a second baseman, and the Giants have the roster flexibility to move him now and give some at-bats to younger guys.