As the MLB trade deadline approaches, our writers have made bold predictions for each team in the league.
Prediction: Diamondbacks will be buyers but trade Eugenio Suárez.
The Diamondbacks had high hopes for the season but have fallen short. Despite being close to the wild card spot, the Eugenio Suárez trade has not panned out. The team should still focus on pitching and aim for a postseason push. – Sam Blum
Prediction: Braves will not make significant moves.
The Braves, trailing the Phillies, are unlikely to win the NL East. With key players returning from injury, the team may focus on staying healthy for the postseason. – David O’Brien
Prediction: Orioles will acquire a top reliever.
If the A’s keep Mason Miller, the Orioles will target other impactful relievers to strengthen their bullpen. – Chad Jennings
Marlins reliever Tanner Scott is a trade target. (Jim Rassol / USA Today)
Prediction: Red Sox will trade for a starting pitcher.
The Red Sox need pitching help to stay competitive this season. – Jen McCaffrey
Prediction: Cubs will maintain status quo.
The Cubs are unlikely to make big moves this season as they focus on player development for the future. – Patrick Mooney
Prediction: White Sox will trade Garrett Crochet to the Dodgers.
The White Sox may trade Crochet to the Dodgers in a bold move. – Rustin Dodd
Prediction: Reds will stay relatively inactive.
The Reds may not make significant moves at the deadline. – C. Trent Rosecrans
Prediction: Guardians will make multiple trades.
The Guardians are expected to make several trades to improve their roster. – Zack Meisel
Prediction: Tigers will keep Tarik Skubal.
The Tigers are unlikely to trade Skubal this season. – Cody Stavenhagen
Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal is unlikely to be traded. (David Reginek / USA Today)
Prediction: Astros will acquire a star first baseman.
The Astros may focus on acquiring a high-profile first baseman to strengthen their roster. – Chandler Rome
Prediction: Royals will acquire a key bat.
The Royals may target a bat like Tommy Pham to improve their lineup. – Rustin Dodd
Prediction: Angels will hold onto key players.
The Angels are unlikely to trade players with multiple years of team control as they aim to compete in the future. – Sam Blum
Los Angeles Dodgers
Prediction: Dodgers will strengthen their starting pitching.
The Dodgers look to add depth to their pitching rotation. – Fabian Ardaya
Prediction: Marlins’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. may be traded.
The Marlins may consider trading Chisholm Jr. to bolster their roster. – Stephen J. Nesbitt
Jazz Chisholm Jr. may be on the move from the Marlins. (Jim Rassol / USA Today)
Prediction: Brewers may acquire Erick Fedde.
The Brewers are in need of pitching help and may target Fedde to strengthen their rotation. – Cody Stavenhagen
Prediction: Twins may trade for a rental starting pitcher.
The Twins are looking to add pitching depth and may target a top rental starting pitcher. – Aaron Gleeman
Prediction: Mets may trade a player off their roster.
The Mets may make moves to strengthen their roster, potentially trading a current player for future prospects. – Tim Britton
Prediction: Yankees may trade Nestor Cortes.
The Yankees may trade Cortes for an infielder or outfielder to improve their lineup. – Chris Kirschner
Prediction: A’s may keep Mason Miller.
The A’s may decide to hold onto Miller and explore potential trades in the offseason. – Zack Meisel
The Athletics may explore a Mason Miller deal in the offseason (Eakin Howard / Getty Images)
Philadelphia Phillies
Prediction: Phillies may acquire a closer.
The Phillies may add a closer to their bullpen, but not necessarily use him as a closer. – Matt Gelb
Prediction: Pirates may be active in the trade market.
The Pirates are expected to make several trades to improve their roster. – Stephen J. Nesbitt
Prediction: Padres may land Garrett Crochet.
The Padres are looking to acquire Crochet, possibly trading away Leodalis De Vries. – Dennis Lin
Prediction: Giants may not make significant moves.
The Giants may not be active buyers or sellers at the deadline as they look to maintain their roster. – Andrew Baggarly
Prediction: Mariners will add a bat.
The Mariners are expected to target additional bats to improve their offensive lineup. – Andy McCullough
St. Louis Cardinals
Prediction: Cardinals may acquire both a starting pitcher and reliever in one trade.
The Cardinals may make a multi-player trade to address their pitching needs. – Katie Woo
Erick Fedde goes up against the Cardinals. (Jeff Curry / USA Today)
Prediction: Rays may make trades involving familiar and unfamiliar names.
The Rays are known for making unexpected trades involving well-known players for prospects. – C. Trent Rosecrans
Texas Rangers
Prediction: Rangers may not sell many players.
The Rangers are still aiming to compete and may not make significant moves at the deadline. – Cody Stavenhagen
Prediction: Blue Jays may trade Chris Bassitt.
The Blue Jays are considering trading Bassitt to strengthen their farm system. – Kaitlyn McGrath
Washington Nationals
Prediction: Nationals may trade pending free agents.
The Nationals are expected to listen to offers for pending free agents to prepare for the future. – Andy McCullough
(Top photo of Yankees lefty Nestor Cortes: Brad Penner / USA Today)