Welcome to the final stretch before the trade deadline. (Remember, the date to know this season is August 2, as July 31 falls on a Sunday.) This year might not have the most overpowering group of trade candidates—at least in the Not-Juan Soto Category—but there’s still plenty of activity to anticipate. Which team will land Luis Castillo? How will a third wild card berth change teams’ calculus? And, per usual, just about everyone could use a little extra bullpen help.
Here’s a quick rundown of the biggest need for every contender:
Joey Gallo’s struggles pushed the Yankees to acquire Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi on Wednesday night.