MLB Insiders Agree on 'Weakest Position' Available at Trade Deadline
Summary
MLB teams looking for right-handed hitters before the 2026 trade deadline face limited options. Experts say there are very few impactful right-handed batters expected to be traded by August 3, making it difficult for teams to improve at this position without giving up a lot.Key Facts
- Several teams like the Mariners, Yankees, Phillies, Red Sox, Braves, and Dodgers want right-handed hitters.
- Right-handed hitters available for trade are rare and often require a high price.
- No significant right-handed batter is currently expected to move by the trade deadline.
- Players like Byron Buxton, Shea Langeliers, Hunter Goodman, Jeremy Pena, and Isaac Paredes might be available if teams demand a high return.
- Some of these players could be traded as part of rebuilding or fixing team needs, such as Houston’s pitching problems.
- The situation could change closer to August 3, but currently, right-handed hitting options are very limited.
- Small market teams might trade valuable players now to get big returns before they lose control over them.
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