​Featured in this week’s MLB Power Rankings, we’ll take a look at each team’s potential approach as the August 3 trade deadline approaches.While the expanded playoff structure means that more teams can conceivably make the case to contend, rumors usually shift into overdrive after the All-Star break. We’ll try to get a jump on it here.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAs a reminder, this article is a combination of current performance and long-term outlook.Let’s get into it!MLB: Cincinnati Reds at New York YankeesCam Schlittler, Chase Burns, and the changing of the guard amongst starting pitchers at the MLB All-Star GameHow young starting pitchers at the All-Star game got there so quickly and don’t plan on leaving anytime soon.SamulskiBW.jpg Eric Samulski,Note: Rankings are from the morning of Tuesday, July 14The Dodgers are right where we thought they’d be at the start of the season. However, they’ve gotten there without key pieces like Edwin Díaz, Blake Snell, and Tyler Glasnow. Their returns should provide a boost, though obviously the Dodgers can’t be ruled out as a potential destination for Tigers ace Tarik Skubal. Do they need him? Not necessarily. Would you be surprised if they did it anyway? Not at all.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCredit to the Brewers for silencing doubters with an amazing first half, but they still have areas of need. A late-inning arm to complement Abner Uribe and Trevor Megill seems like an obvious place to start, though securing some rotation help (Kyle Harrison, Brandon Woodruff injured) and third base depth figures to be on the agenda as well. The farm system is one of the best, so they are in a strong position to do whatever they want.The Rays have exceeded all expectations so far, so the question is whether they’ll go all-in or make moves around the margins. Only needing to pay him for less than half of the season, making a play for Tarik Skubal would be a game-changing deal that could vault them to legitimate World Series contender status. Otherwise, a move to lengthen the lineup would be helpful, as Junior Caminero, Yandy Díaz, and Jonathan Aranda are doing most of the heavy-lifting. Second base and catcher could be spots they’ll look to improve.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAs the Braves cling to a two-game lead in the National League East, rotation help should be at the top of the shopping list in the coming days. Many have speculated on Sonny Gray as a fit, but the Red Sox might have played themselves back into contention. While the Tigers have the jewel of the trade deadline in Tarik Skubal, don’t forget about his teammate Casey Mize, also an impending free agent.Yankees catchers have combined to hit .176/.251/.270 this season. Even if Ryan Jeffers isn’t coming through that door, they need to do something behind the plate. The same can be said for their bullpen, as Jake Bird and Camilo Doval haven’t performed as hoped after coming over at last year’s tra