Arraez tops unchanged trade board with deadline nearing

Monday's 6 p.m. ET cutoff leaves clubs two days.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 11 min read

What happened: Yahoo ranks Luis Arraez first, Luke Weaver second and Robbie Ray third among 25 potential trade candidates. The order weighs projected impact, availability and contract fit.

Why it matters: Arraez's preference to remain at second base could shape negotiations around his expiring contract. Weaver offers late-inning flexibility through 2027, while Ray could bolster a contender's rotation.

By the numbers: Arraez leads MLB with a .328 average and has an .810 OPS, 3.1 WAR and 136 adjusted OPS with four homers. Since June 1, Weaver has allowed two hits and no earned runs in 14 appearances, posting a 19-3 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Ray has allowed three or fewer runs in 18 of 21 starts and is owed $15 million in 2027.

What to watch: Trade talks could accelerate before Monday's deadline, particularly around the three highest-ranked candidates.

Sources

Yahoo MLB 2026-08-01T16:39:39.163933+00:00

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