The 2026 trade deadline is less than six weeks away. The and hooked up for a minor trade last week ( for ) and a few more minor swaps will trickle in between now and the All-Star break. The biggest, most impactful trades will come after the July 11-12 amateur draft. Front offices are focused on that right now.
and here are the latest deadline rumors.
On Tuesday, GM Jeremy Zoll told reporters, including , that, “We have no plans to trade .” Buxton shot down any trade speculation himself a few days ago, saying, “” He has a full no-trade clause and can block any deal, so, ultimately, Buxton has the final say in where he plays.
The 32-year-old Buxton has been on a rampage the last few weeks, hitting .297/.351/.672 with 25 home runs in his last 55 games. The Twins are only two games out of a wild-card spot in the woebegone American League, though it seems unlikely they will buy significantly at the deadline. If anything, they could still sell, with righty and catcher among their top trade chips.
Although he said the will “leave all options on the table” at the trade deadline, president of baseball operations said emphatically on Tuesday the team has no plans to trade ace , according to the . Posey gave a straight “no” when asked whether he would consider trading Webb, who is signed affordably through 2028.
Earlier this month, The Athletic reported that the Giants, who are well out of the postseason race at 32-46, . Those are Webb, , , , and . Lee is having a fine season and Chapman and Devers have been much better the last few weeks, but everyone other than Webb will be difficult to move.
To the surprise of no one, POBO Jed Hoyer said the team will look to add pitching at the deadline during an interview with on Tuesday. “The conversations are certainly happening. You talk to teams about pitching,” he said. Hoyer made those comments before was carted off the field with a hamstring/adductor strain Tuesday night.
Cabrera will be placed on the injured list, manager Craig Counsell said after the game. The Cubs will activate this week to effectively take Cabrera’s spot, though they were already down (elbow), (hamstring), and (elbow). With four starters on the shelf, it’s no surprise Chicago will prioritize pitching at the deadline.
