With the July 31 trade deadline only a week away, the playoff race is wide open with only seven teams that are more than 6.5 games out of a playoff spot. Teams will be trying to upgrade to improve their playoff chances, but here are four teams that should be sellers, despite their current standings. Arizona Diamondbacks (50-53, 5.5 games out of a wild-card spot) With a never-ending list of injured pitchers and a record of 8-11 in July, the Diamondbacks would need another miracle run to make the playoffs, and that doesn’t seem very likely. Home to one of the hottest bats in the league in third baseman Eugenio Suarez, the Diamondbacks need to capitalize on trading him in the final year of his contract and look forward to the 2026 season. Other notable trade candidates include first baseman Josh Naylor and veteran pitchers Merrill Kelly and Zac Gallen. St. Louis Cardinals (52-51, 3.5 games out of a wild-card spot) Entering the 2025 season, the Cardinals had no expectations to be a playoff contender and wantedRead More
Four teams that should be sellers at the trade deadline
