Dodgers lead USA Today’s five most aggressive deadline teams

MLB’s trade window closes Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. ET.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 251 min read

What happened: The ranking orders the Dodgers, Yankees, Rays, Phillies and Red Sox from first through fifth. Each club is positioned as a buyer before the 2026 deadline.

Why it matters: Los Angeles needs rotation help, while New York’s catchers entered the All-Star break with a .552 OPS. Tampa Bay could reinforce its rotation, Philadelphia has multiple pitching needs and Boston is seeking infield offense.

By the numbers: The Rays lead the AL East at 60-43, two games ahead of the 58-45 Yankees. Boston sits third at 53-49 after winning nine of 10.

What to watch: Trade talks will show which clubs convert stated aggression into completed deals before the deadline.

Sources

USA Today 2026-07-25T08:21:25.880402+00:00

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