MLB confirms August 3 as 2026 trade deadline, pushing date later than last season
Major League Baseball has officially set the 2026 trade deadline for August 3 at 6 p.m. ET, providing front offices with added flexibility. This later date allows teams more time to evaluate their rosters during competitive play, potentially influencing their decisions to buy, sell, or stand pat as playoff races develop.
Major League Baseball has officially set the 2026 trade deadline for August 3 at 6 p.m. ET, providing front offices with added flexibility. This later date allows teams more time to evaluate their rosters during competitive play, potentially influencing their decisions to buy, sell, or stand pat as playoff races develop.
