Luis Arraez tops MLB trade target board as Aug. 3 deadline nears

Luke Weaver and Robbie Ray round out the top three.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 291 min read

What happened: Arraez carries an expiring contract and has remained at second base after improving defensively. Weaver offers high-leverage bullpen experience, while Ray has allowed three or fewer runs in 18 of 21 starts.

Why it matters: Arraez could provide immediate lineup help without a long-term commitment. Weaver’s $11 million salary for 2027 gives the New York Mets a choice between adding to their future roster and extracting deadline value.

By the numbers: Arraez has produced 3.1 WAR and a 136 adjusted OPS with four home runs. Since June 1, Weaver has allowed two hits and no earned runs over 14 appearances, posting a 19-3 strikeout-to-walk ratio; Ray is averaging 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings.

What to watch: Teams have until Aug. 3 to complete trades. The New York Mets’ decision on Weaver bears watching as the market develops.

Sources

Yahoo MLB 2026-07-29T09:55:43.101753+00:00

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