What happened: Baseball America published a review of how often prospects dealt at the trade deadline go on to have successful major-league careers. The analysis arrives as clubs across baseball weigh buy-or-sell calls ahead of the 2026 deadline.

Why it matters: Front offices trading young talent for short-term help face a track record showing many of those prospects never turn into everyday big leaguers, adding risk to deadline math on both sides of a deal.

What to watch: Expect more prospect-cost breakdowns as contenders and sellers finalize deadline decisions before the July 31 deadline.