The Athletic’s staff made predictions for each Major League Baseball team’s possible moves before the Aug. 3 trade deadline. Some predictions could come true, while others might not. Here’s what they foresee for various teams:
San Diego Padres
Mason Miller may be traded next year. Several contenders are interested, but with 3.5 years of team control, the Padres might wait before trading him for starting pitching assistance.
Boston Red Sox
Expect the Red Sox to add a right-handed bat. Their recent winning streak positions them as buyers, perhaps ready to trade pitching prospects for a strong batter.
Colorado Rockies
Colorado plans to extend Hunter Goodman. Despite a disappointing season, they prefer to retain Goodman, a key player reflecting their confidence in their young roster.
Texas Rangers
Luke Weaver may become a Ranger. With the Rangers aiming to strengthen their bullpen, acquiring Weaver would boost their chances in the American League West.
Tampa Bay Rays
The Rays could make a significant move. They seek to enhance their lineup with a batter, an arm, or perhaps a catcher.
Seattle Mariners
The Mariners’ front office might make smaller adjustments due to competition in the American League. They could look to past trade partners like the Reds.
Chicago White Sox
The White Sox aim to bolster their rotation with two starting pitchers. Securing trustworthy starters is crucial for postseason contention.
New York Yankees
The Yankees need a right-handed catcher. Offensive struggles at the catcher position may prompt them to seek upgrades.
Washington Nationals
CJ Abrams might be traded. While valuable, trading Abrams could extend their competitive window, especially if contract talks stall.
Toronto Blue Jays
The Blue Jays plan to acquire a top-tier starter. While selling parts of their roster, they seek a reliable arm for future competition.
Arizona Diamondbacks
The team could acquire Luis García Jr. García’s bat would strengthen Arizona’s lineup, which struggles at first base.
Miami Marlins
Liam Hicks could be traded amidst a strong season. With catcher depth, Miami might move Hicks for roster balance.
Oakland Athletics
Oakland might not make significant trades. Injuries and poor performances lessen their trade options.
Minnesota Twins
The Twins may add to their roster, trading experienced players and prospect talent to enhance pitching strength.
San Francisco Giants
Bryce Eldridge’s emergence promises a bright future. His strong batting adjusts well to challenges, making him a cornerstone for years to come.
Milwaukee Brewers
The Brewers could pursue Tarik Skubal. Though risky, acquiring Skubal could bolster a playoff push.
St. Louis Cardinals
Lars Nootbaar might be traded due to his solid performance, offering value to contenders looking to strengthen.
Detroit Tigers
Despite potential trades like Tarik Skubal, Detroit aims to stay competitive, keeping vital players and seeking bullpen help.
Philadelphia Phillies
The Phillies seek marginal upgrades across their roster, lacking prospects for more significant trades.
Kansas City Royals
The Royals may trade veteran starters to rebuild farm talent amid underwhelming recent seasons.
Cleveland Guardians
The Guardians might reacquire Lane Thomas. Known for conservative moves, they seek small improvements in weak American League competition.
Los Angeles Angels
The Angels plan to add Major League talent despite possible trades. They aim to remain competitive while considering future playoff aspirations.
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers could trade a starting pitcher to manage roster changes, possibly considering Eric Lauer for the move.
Houston Astros
Jeremy Peña might be traded to replenish prospects, following previous moves with Kyle Tucker under similar circumstances.
Chicago Cubs
The Cubs aim to acquire Reid Detmers, adding valuable pitching depth amidst roster uncertainties.
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates may pursue Isaac Paredes, adding needed right-handed power to their lineup.
Cincinnati Reds
Héctor Rodríguez might debut as the Reds focus on evaluating young talent for future moves.
New York Mets
Luke Weaver could be traded as he draws interest from teams seeking strong bullpen help amid limited reliever options.
Baltimore Orioles
The Orioles face decisions over whether to trade Yennier Cano, balancing a disappointing season with market interest.
Atlanta Braves
The Braves seek a controllable starting pitcher, weighing the costs of acquiring a reliable arm with future potential.
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