The 2021 MLB trade deadline is exactly one week away. Teams don't have much more time to evaluate their roster, determine their trade deadline approach, and pursue upgrades. We've already reached trade deadline crunch time.
Sellers figure to outnumber buyers at this year's deadline. Money is still tight amid the COVID-19 pandemic, plus MLB went back to a 10-team postseason format this year. Last year we had a 16-team format, and with fewer spots available, teams may not be as motivated to add to their roster in anticipation of an August and September run.
Here are a few things to know as we head into 2021 trade deadline:
- The trade deadline is 4 p.m. ET on Friday, July 30. MLB moved it up one day because July 31 is a Saturday with several day games, making logistics difficult (trade candidates would be held out of the lineup, etc.).
- MLB eliminated August and September waiver trades two years ago, so July 30 is a hard trade deadline. After that date, teams can not make any trades until after the regular season.
- Players must be in the organization at 11:59 p.m. ET on Aug. 31 to be eligible for the postseason roster.
There is no loophole around the Aug. 31 postseason-eligibility deadline. The player does not have to be on the MLB roster that day to be eligible for the postseason, but he must be in the organization. Any player acquired after the trade deadline (via waivers or free agency) must be in the organization by Aug. 31 to be eligible for the postseason. No exceptions.
R.J. Anderson looked at the top 21 trade candidates last week. Now let's take a moment to examine each MLB team and attempt to determine their trade deadline approach. Are they a buyer or seller? Heck, some teams may do both. Here's a look at each club with the trade deadline one week away.
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