What happened: The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Angels are evaluating the starting pitching market as the August 3 trade deadline nears. The Los Angeles Dodgers are reassessing their plans to address organizational depth, while the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays compete for catching upgrades.

Why it matters: Starting pitching remains in high demand as contending teams manage rotation workloads. The Yankees are under pressure to execute trades to support their postseason push. Los Angeles is targeting depth additions to

What to watch: Front offices have until the strict 6 p.m. ET cutoff on August 3 to finalize their moves.