No one knows what to expect with this year’s trade deadline, which was moved back to August 31 to accommodate the shortened season. With many teams still in it due to an expanded playoff, and uncertainty as to whether the post-season will be played, most teams will be in “wait-and-see” mode.
However the Royals may be better positioned than most teams. They should definitely be sellers at this point - they are closer to having the worst record in the league (2.5 games out) than a playoff spot (4 games out). And they have many tradeable assets that many teams will want - relievers on short term contracts.