What happened: A report says the trade market is shifting in a way that could work against the White Sox ahead of the deadline. Chicago has been positioning itself as a seller in recent weeks.

Why it matters: Any unfavorable shift in market dynamics affects the return Chicago can extract for its available pieces. The White Sox remain in a rebuild, making deadline leverage central to their roster planning.

What to watch: Watch for how the White Sox adjust their deadline approach as the Aug. 3 trade deadline nears.