The Aug. 31 MLB trade deadline is fast approaching. The 16-team playoff format and COVID-19 concerns could make this year's summer swap-a-thon less eventful than usual.

Still, multiple contenders have holes. And a trade is often the best way to fill them.

Based on credible rumors and a healthy dose of informed speculation, let's parse eight deals that would be win-win propositions for both the buyer and seller in question.

Atlanta Acquires LHP Matthew Boys from Detroit Tigers

Atlanta is in the thick of the National League East race and could make a deep postseason run if star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr.