Skubal to the Dodgers? What will Mets, Red Sox do?...
Which teams will go all-in at the deadline? Which stars could be dealt? Here's everything our MLB insiders heard in Philly.
The MLB trade deadline is just around the corner, and rumors are swirling about which teams will make big moves. The potential deal sending Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers has everyone talking, but what does this mean for other contenders like the Mets and Red Sox? These teams need to bolster their pitching if they want to make a deep postseason run, and the deadline is their last chance to make a splash.
The Mets and Red Sox are in a tough spot, with high expectations but some glaring weaknesses. They'll need to get creative to land top talent, and that might mean parting with some of their own stars. The question is, which players could be on the move? Will the Mets trade away some of their young core to land a top pitcher, or will the Red Sox look to shed some of their expensive contracts to make a push for a wild card spot?
All eyes will be on these teams as the deadline approaches. Will they go all-in and make a move for a star player, or will they play it safe and stick with what they have? To watch next: the moves the Mets and Red Sox make in the next week will set the tone for the rest of the season. Keep an eye on the likes of Francisco Lindor, Xander Bogaerts, and any other big names that might be on the trade block. The drama is about to heat up, and TourNews will be here to break it all down.
Originally reported by espn.com. TourNews adds analysis for sports & fitness readers.