World Series champion Joe Giradi reveals the two major things impacting the trade deadline
One of the busiest and most exciting times of Major League Baseball’s season is rapidly approaching: the trade deadline.This year’s trade deadline is set for Aug. ET with plenty of contenders looking to bolster their rosters.
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Joe Giradi, a World Series champion, said two big things are affecting this year's MLB trade deadline. The trade deadline is set for August 3 at 6 p.m. Eastern Time. One factor is the upcoming expiration of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The other factor is a lack of sellers, because many teams are still in playoff contention after MLB added a third wild‑card spot.
Why it matters
Knowing what moves teams might make helps fans understand how their favorite clubs could improve or weaken before the playoffs. It also shows how labor agreements and league rules shape player trades.
- When is the MLB trade deadline this year?
- It is on August 3 at 6 p.m. ET.
- What are the two major factors Giradi mentioned?
- The approaching CBA expiration and the shortage of teams willing to sell players.
- Why are few teams willing to sell?
- Most clubs are still within 5.5 games of a wild‑card spot, so they want to keep their players for a playoff push.
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World Series champion Joe Giradi reveals the two major things impacting the trade deadline
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