When is the MLB Trade Deadline? Check live MLB trade tracker 2026

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The Philadelphia Phillies are in contention again as the MLB Trade Deadline nears.

With the deadline approaching, the Phils are neck-and-neck atop the National League East standings with the Atlanta Braves — a few months after replacing Rob Thomson with Don Mattingly as manager.

After falling short of a World Series despite reaching the postseason each of the last four years, will the Phillies finally break through this year to earn the franchises third World Series championship?

To do so, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski and the front office likely will have to make some moves to improve the team at the deadline.

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Which players might the Phils target? Here are the latest rumors:

When is the MLB Trade Deadline?​

The 2026 MLB Trade Deadline is Monday, Aug. 3.

What time is the MLB Trade Deadline​

The MLB Trade Deadline is at 6 p.m. ET.

What is the MLB Trade Deadline?​

The trade deadline is the last point during the season at which players on 40-man rosters can be traded from one club to another.

After this date, players on any team's 40-man roster must first pass through waivers before being traded.

Any player must be in a team's roster by Aug. 31 to be eligibly for the postseason.

Phillies team needs​

Back of the rotation starter​

Like the last few seasons, the Phillies roster is mostly set with the top of the rotation led by aces Cristopher Sánchez, Zack Wheeler and Jesús Luzardo.

However, the backend of the rotation was been a huge concern for much of the season due to struggles by veteran starter Aaron Nola and former top prospect Andrew Painter who was recently recalled to the club after spending six weeks in the minors.

Bullpen help​

The bullpen, which was supposed to be a strength of the team, has also been a point of contention with unreliable pitching aside from closer Jhoan Duran from veterans such as José Alvarado and Orion Kerkering. Injuries have also plagued the pen with left-specialists Tanner Banks and free-agent pickup Brad Keller both on the 60-day injured list.

Lineup protection​

Aside from stellar seasons from All-Stars Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper and Brandon Marsh, the Phillies lineup has struggled to consistently score runs. While shortstop Trea Turner and third baseman have turned it around after horrendous starts to the season, the Phils lack a righthanded bat in the middle of the lineup after free-agent outfielder Adolis García was lost for the season.

Phillies top trade candidates​

Here's a look at what players the Phils could target at the deadline:

• Luis Arraez, 2B, San Francisco Giants
• Mason Miller, RP, San Diego Padres
• Zach Neto, SS, Los Angeles Angels
• Foster Griffin, SP, Washington Nationals
• Clay Holmes, SP, New York Mets
• Robbie Ray, San Francisco Giants
• Shane Bieber, SP, Toronto Blue Jays
• Nick Lodolo, SP, Cincinnati Reds
• Jack Flaherty, SP, Detroit Tigers
• Michael Wacha, SP, Kansas City Royals
• Heliot Ramos, OF, San Francisco Giants
• Casey Schmitt, IF, San Francisco Giants
• Lourdes Gurriel Jr., OF, Arizona Diamondbacks
• Taylor Ward, OF, Baltimore Orioles
• Lars Nootbaar, OF, St. Louis Cardinals
• Daulton Varsho, OF, Toronto Blue Jays
• Alex Call, OF, Los Angeles Dodgers
• Jo Adell, OF, Los Angeles Angels
• Luke Weaver, RP, New York Mets
• Jeff Hoffman, RP, Toronto Blue Jays
• Casey Mize, SP, Detroit Tigers
• Reid Detmers, SP, Los Angeles Angels
• Dustin May, SP, St. Louis Cardinals

MLB Trade Deadline tracker​

Giants trade Tyler Mahle to Braves​

• Atlanta Braves: Right-hander Tyler Mahle
• San Francisco Giants: Right-hander Anthony Molina

Blue Jays trade Kevin Gausman to Cubs​

• Chicago Cubs: Right-hander Kevin Gausman
• Toronto Blue Jays: Outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene

Nationals trade Luis Garcia Jr. to Yankees​

• New York Yankees: Luis Garcia Jr.
• Washington Nationals: Right-handers Jake Bird, Jack Cebert, Yovanny Cruz and Ben Grable

Mets trade Freddy Peralta to Rays​

• Tampa Bay Rays: Freddy Peralta
• New York Mets: Outfielder Aidan Smith, right-hander Gary Hill and second baseman Emilien Pitre

Tigers trade Tarik Skubal to Dodgers​

• Los Angeles Dodgers: Tarik Skubal
• Detroit Tigers: Zyhir Hope, River Ryan, Brady Smith

White Sox trade for Luis Castillo​

• Chicago White Sox: RHP Luis Castillo
• Seattle Mariners: RHP Seranthony Dominguez, OF Nolan Jones, C Boston Smith

Braves swing deal with Royals​

• Atlanta Braves: OF Lane Thomas, LHP Bailey Falter
• Kansas City Royals: RHP Lucas Braun, LHP Carter Holton

Pirates get Camilo Doval from Yankees​

• Pittsburgh Pirates: RHP Camilo Doval
• New York Yankees: C/1B Omar Alfonzo, OF Luis Cruz

Brewers land Bo Naylor from Guardians​

• Milwaukee Brewers: C Bo Naylor, RHP Codi Heuer
• Cleveland Guardians: RHP Craig Yoho, OF Blake Perkins

Twins get Dean Kremer from Orioles​

• Minnesota Twins: RHP Dean Kremer
• Baltimore Orioles: OF Jhomnardo Reyes

Twins acquire A.J. Minter from Mets​

• Minnesota Twins: LHP A.J. Minter
• New York Mets: INF Bruin Agbayani, INF Billy Amick

Rangers land Logan O'Hoppe from Angels​

• Texas Rangers: C Logan O'Hoppe, RHP Chase Silseth
• Los Angeles Angels: SS Angel Arrendono

Red Sox-Nationals swap Mead, Early​

• Boston Red Sox: INF Curtis Mead
• Washington Nationals: LHP Connelly Early

White Sox trade for José Urquidy​

• Chicago White Sox: RHP José Urquidy
• Pittsburgh Pirates: RHP Felix Doroteo

USA Today Network contributed to this story.

This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: When is the MLB Trade Deadline? Check live MLB trade tracker 2026

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