As the 2024 Trade Deadline quickly approaches, here is a comprehensive guide for you.
What is the schedule for the MLB Trade Deadline?
• The MLB Trade Deadline for 2024 is set for July 30 at 6 p.m. ET.
• Previously, the Deadline was consistently on July 31 at 4 p.m. ET. Currently, the Commissioner’s Office has the flexibility to choose a date between July 28 and Aug. 3 to prevent conflicts with games.
What does the MLB Trade Deadline mean?
• The Trade Deadline marks the final opportunity during the season for players on 40-man rosters to be traded from one team to another. Even though players can still be placed and claimed on outright waivers, trading is no longer allowed after July 30 at 6 p.m. ET. Before 2019, July 31 was known as the non-waiver Trade Deadline, and players could be traded only after passing through revocable trade waivers. The August waiver trade period was removed in 2019, with MLB transitioning to a single Deadline.
• Minor League players not on 40-man rosters can be traded post-Deadline. However, any player must be in an organization by the end of Aug. 31, regardless of being on the 40-man roster, to be eligible for the postseason with that team.
Where can I keep up with MLB Trade Deadline updates?
• News and rumors: Stay informed about all the latest Trade Deadline news and rumors here.
• Deadline tracker: Follow every trade leading up to the Deadline here.
Who are the prominent trade contenders?
Here is a list of some noteworthy players discussed in trade talks before the Deadline:
The significant Trade Deadline transactions
You can find details on each Trade Deadline deal in this article, but here are the most impactful exchanges that have been finalized.
1. Dodgers secure RHP Jack Flaherty from Tigers (July 30). (Source) Full story >>
2. Dodgers obtain INF/OF Tommy Edman, RHP Michael Kopech; Cardinals receive RHP Erick Fedde, OF Tommy Pham; White Sox get INF Miguel Vargas, 2 prospects in a 3-team deal (July 29). Full story >>
3. Mariners get OF Randy Arozarena from Rays for OF Aidan Smith, RHP Brody Hopkins and a player to be named later (July 26). Full story >>
4. Padres receive LHP Tanner Scott and RHP Bryan Hoeing from Marlins for LHP Robby Snelling, RHP Adam Mazur, INF Graham Pauley and INF Jay Beshears (July 30). (Source) Full story >>
5. Yankees add 2B/OF Jazz Chisholm Jr. from Marlins for C Agustin Ramirez, INF Jared Serna and INF/OF Abrahan Ramirez (July 27). Full story >>
6. Orioles trade for RHP Zach Eflin from Rays for INF Mac Horvath, RHP Jackson Baumeister and OF Matthew Etzel (July 26). Full story >>
7. Cubs acquire 3B Isaac Paredes from Rays for 3B Christopher Morel, 2 prospects (July 28). Full story >>
