What happened: MLB scheduled its 2026 trade deadline for Aug. 3. The league eliminated its separate August waiver-trade period in 2019.
Why it matters: The cutoff marks clubs’ final opportunity to reshape their rosters through in-season trades. Contenders and sellers have four days to complete deals.
By the numbers: Deadline: Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
What to watch: Completed transactions will come into focus before Monday evening’s cutoff.