2249 - The trade market is heating up

Take 10 with Tim – July 31, 2026 @ 9:15 am

Max Clark getting the call.
1.Let’s take a look at the standings. We will also talk about whether they are buyers or sellers and if sellers, who might get traded.
a.American League
b.National League

2.Trades so far
a.Curtis Mead for Connelly Early – Well, that didn’t work out too well the Red Sox. He had two at-bats and then got hit in the wrist and will miss the rest of the season. The Nationals are still hopeful that Connelly gets back of the mound as soon as next week in a rehab start.
i.Comments?
b.The Rangers acquired Chase Silseth and Logan O’Hoppe for 19-year-old, 3B Angel Arredondo.
i.Last year this might have been a big deal, but Logan O’Hoppe has been terrible this season – unrestorable. What happened?
ii.What do you think of the deal?
iii.I’m assuming the Angels are going to part with a lot of player. Your thoughts?

3.More players hit the IL
a.Byron Buxton is hurt again. He just came back from the IL. Who gets his at-bats?
b.Casey Schmitt is done for the season with a meniscus tear. Who gets his at-bats?
c.Vinnie P is hurt again and it’s looking like a lost season for him. Who gets his at-bats?

4.You don’t typically hear managers tell the press that a Closer is out, but that’s what Torey Lovullo did on Wednesday. Who gets the save chances in Arizona and are you interested?

5.Spencer Jones with a big night on Wednesday – home run and stolen base. Nice timing and it makes me wonder if he gets moved for a piece at the deadline.
a.Give me three young prominent players/prospects that get moved in deals by Monday – my three
i.Zyhir Hope and River Ryan for Tarik Skubal
ii.Jett Williams in Milwaukee – down season but the data still looks great on this guy. There’s so much excess that he can be moved.
iii.Ryan Pepiot – If the Rays are serious, move an injured player for a healthy one.

6.What hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

7.What pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?