MLB Trade Deadline 2023: What to Expect

MLB Trade Deadline 2023: What to Expect The 2023 MLB trade deadline is just around the corner, with contending teams deciding

what they need to add before 6 p.m. ET on August 1 arrives.

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Here are some of the top trade candidates and rumors as we approach the deadline

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Shohei Ohtani: The two-way superstar has been the talk of the trade deadline since the beginning of the season.

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Justin Verlander: The three-time Cy Young winner is another top trade candidate.

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Juan Soto: The Washington Nationals star is another player who could be on the move.

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Brandon Woodruff: The Milwaukee Brewers right-hander is another top pitcher who could be traded.

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These are just a few of the top trade candidates as we approach the deadline.

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It will be interesting to see how things shake out and who ends up making some big moves.

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