Deadline Playbook: Contenders eye marquee trades for a playoff push
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As the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline nears, this guide maps targeted acquisitions for contending clubs—ranging from rotation upgrades (Tarik Skubal, Kevin Gausman, Reid Detmers) to power and versatile bats (Luis Arraez, Lane Thomas, Daulton Varsho) and bullpen depth (Brooks Raley, Huascar Brazobán)—across divisions, illustrating how teams might buy, sell, or hold to maximize their playoff chances.
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