​MLB trade deadline tracker: Live rumors, news, updates before 2026 deadline originally appeared on The Sporting News.
Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching, giving teams one last chance to upgrade their rosters for the playoff push.This year, only a few teams are definitely out of the postseason hunt, creating an air of mystery surrounding what trades will look like. That could lead to some surprise sellers or the possibility of two contenders trading with each other more frequently.The biggest name available is Tarik Skubal, the two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner, as the Detroit Tigers continue to fall in the AL standings. Any team acquiring Skubal would get the benefit of arguably the best pitcher in baseball until he hits free agency this offseason.The Sporting News is tracking all news and rumors from the 2026 MLB trade deadline. Follow along for full updates.SN’s MLB HQ: Live MLB scores | Updated MLB standings | Full MLB scheduleMLB trade deadline tracker 2026: Live news, updates and rumorsBlue Jays trade Daulton Varsho to Astros for Spencer ArrighettiDate: Aug. 3Source: Mitch BannonThe deal appears to be one-for-one, with the rental outfielder heading to Houston for the starting pitcher. Varsho is a strong fielder who hasn’t hit much this year.Cubs secure reliever Ryan Zeferjahn from AngelsDate: Aug. 3Source: Jeff PassanThe Chicago Cubs are set to land right-handed reliever Ryan Zeferjahn from the Los Angeles Angels, per Passan. The 28-year-old has a 4-3 record, with a 3.66 ERA and 75 strikeouts.Brewers acquire Dustin May from St. LouisDate: Aug. 3Source: Ken RosenthalWidely regarded as having one of the best pitching labs across the MLB, the Milwaukee Brewers are trading for Dustin May and left-handed reliever Jo Jo Romero from their NL Central rival St. Louis Cardinals.Cubs trade for Marlins’ LHP Braxton GarrettDate: Aug. 3Source: Will SammondThe Cubs landed left-handed pitcher Braxton Garrett from the Miami Marlins. In return, they send Miami first baseman Jonathon Long (No. 10 prospect) and pitcher Jace Beck (No. 28 prospect), per Ken Rosenthal.Pirates land Luke Weaver from MetsDate: Aug. 3Source: Jorge CastilloIn a trade deadline that has featured the Mets shopping many of their pitchers, reliever/closer Luke Weaver is on the move to Pittsburgh, per Jorge Castillo. The Pirates get their much-needed closer, as the team is still hanging onto their spot in the NL Wild Card chase. Pittsburgh is sending shortstop Sammy Stafura to New York, who was the Pirates’ No. 9 prospect.Red Sox secure Adley Rutschman in big moveDate: Aug. 3Source: Jeff PassanThe star catcher stays in the AL East but now heads to Boston, who have him for the next 1.5 years. Rutschman has dealt with injuries, but when healthy is a top-tier catcher that will improve the Red Sox offense significantly. The Orioles will receive a four-player package that includes three of the five be