The 2024 MLB trade deadline is fast approaching, with a flurry of activity less than a week away as teams put the finishing touches on their rosters for the stretch run before the door closes on Tuesday.

It's a seller's market this year with only a handful of clear non-contenders, and there are several teams that reside in the middle of the pack that will have a big decision over the next few days.

Ahead is an updated look at where all 30 stand across baseball, along with a quick rundown of which players might be on the move for sellers and which areas of need will be atop the shopping list of buyers.

This will be updated again next Thursday to reset the MLB landscape ahead of the playoff push, but for now here is where each club stands.

Nos. 30-29

30. Chicago White Sox (27-77)

Trade Deadline Approach: Aggressive sell

Controllable pitchers Garrett Crochet and Erick Fedde are expected to be two of the most sought after players on the trade block, and while Crochet is arguably the headliner of the summer trade market, Fedde should fetch a strong return as well thanks to his team-friendly $7.5 million salary in 2025. Veterans Tommy Pham, Paul DeJong, Chris Flexen and John Brebbia could generate interest as rental options, while hard-throwing Michael Kopech and oft-injured Eloy Jiménez both offer buy-low appeal. Will anyone meet the asking price on Luis Robert Jr. or will he stay put?

29. Miami Marlins (37-65)

Trade Deadline Approach: Aggressive sell

The Marlins announced themselves as sellers all the way back in May when they sent Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres. Closer Tanner Scott is a lock to be dealt with free agency on the horizon this offseason, while slugger Josh Bell is also a rental option for teams looking to add middle-of-the-order pop. The big question is whether Jazz Chisholm Jr. will be on the move, and he is clearly the team's top trade chip now that Jesús Luzardo is sidelined and unlikely to be dealt.

Nos. 28-27

28. Colorado Rockies (38-65)

Trade Deadline Approach: Sell

Catcher Elias Diaz and lefty reliever Jalen Beeks are both rental players who should be of use to a contender at the deadline, but it's fair to wonder how active the Rockies will be beyond flipping those two guys. Starter Cal Quantrill is controllable through 2025 and making a reasonable $6.55 million this year, so they could opt to keep him as a serviceable rotation piece for next year.

27. Los Angeles Angels (45-57)

Trade Deadline Approach: Aggressive sell

Closer Carlos Estévez is a lock to be moved at the deadline, and veteran outfielder Kevin Pillar should also generate plenty of interest thanks to his stellar production against left-handed pitching. Those are the team's top two rental pieces, while left-hander Tyler Anderson, infielder Luis Rengifo and outfielder Taylor Ward are also strong candidates to be moved, despite being under club control beyond this year. Mike Trout might return to an unrecognizable roster.

Nos. 26-25

26. Oakland Athletics (41-63)

Trade Deadline Approach: Sell high or hold

The Athletics have two of the most valuable trade chips on the market in closer Mason Miller (control through 2029) and slugger Brent Rooker (control through 2027), and there should be no rush to trade either player unless someone blows them away with an offer. If left-handed rental relievers T.J. McFarland and Scott Alexander end up being the only players they trade, so be it.

25. Toronto Blue Jays (46-55)

Trade Deadline Approach: Aggressive sell

Every rental player on the Blue Jays roster—Yusei Kikuchi, Danny Jansen, Yimi García, Trevor Richards, Justin Turner and Kevin Kiermaier—should be playing elsewhere in August. They should also be open to moving starter Chris Bassitt and closer Jordan Romano who will both be free agents after the 2025 season. For now at least, homegrown stars Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette look more likely to be either extended or traded during the offseason.

Nos. 24-23

24. Chicago Cubs (49-55)

Trade Deadline Approach: Sell

The Cubs front office has made it clear the team does not intend to make any short-term additions at the trade deadline, and while they could explore buying with an eye on 2025 and beyond, it's more likely they will sell off what they can and turn the page. Starter Jameson Taillon might be the only movable piece on the roster, and he is more than just a rental with two years and $36 million left on his contract.

23. Washington Nationals (47-55)

Trade Deadline Approach: Sell

A year after flipping Jeimer Candelario for two quality prospects in a deal with the Chicago Cubs, the Nationals have a pair of bargain-bin signings that should fetch a solid return in outfielder Jesse Winker (133 OPS+, 11 HR, 43 RBI) and reliever Dylan Floro (48 G, 9 HLD, 2.02 ERA). A healthy Trevor Williams might have netted a quality prospect, but he has been sidelined since late May with a flexor strain. Could they consider buying the right controllable piece for a potential playoff push in 2025?

Nos. 22-21

22. San Francisco Giants (49-54)

Trade Deadline Approach: Hold

The Giants are one of the more confounding teams heading into trade season. They don't really have any movable pieces, unless they pay down most of Michael Conforto's remaining salary or find a taker for Blake Snell despite his inconsistent performance and uncertain contract situation. Their best bet might be to simply hold while giving their young guys a long look ahead of an offseason retooling.

21. Cincinnati Reds (49-53)

Trade Deadline Approach: Sell

The Reds have two obvious trade candidates in pitchers Frankie Montas and Nick Martinez, and both will likely be on the move ahead of the deadline. They could also find someone willing to give up a low-level prospect for veteran relievers Buck Farmer and Justin Wilson who will also be free agents at season's end. That should be as far as they go with selling, though, unless someone wants to overpay for Jonathan India's resurgence.

Nos. 20-19

20. Texas Rangers (50-52)

Trade Deadline Approach: Sell

The Rangers currently have a 19.1 percent chance of making the playoffs, according to FanGraphs, which gives them the 10th-best odds among 15 AL teams. Selling looks like the right move. Starters Andrew Heaney and Michael Lorenzen, as well as relievers Kirby Yates, David Robertson and José Leclerc will all be free agents this offseason and should all be of interest to contenders.

19. Detroit Tigers (50-53)

Trade Deadline Approach: Soft sell

Right-hander Jack Flaherty is the best rental pitcher on the market thanks to a resurgent season pitching on a one-year, $14 million deal, and he has been good enough to potentially bring back a Top 100-caliber prospect. Not selling high on him would be a mistake, but there is also no reason for the Tigers to move any controllable pieces since they are hovering around the .500 mark with a promising young core. Testing the market on Tarik Skubal is a reasonable approach, but it should take a King's ransom to move him.

Nos. 18-17

18. Tampa Bay Rays (51-51)

Trade Deadline Approach: Sell

The Rays back-loaded Zach Eflin's three-year, $40 million deal so that he will earn $18 million in 2024, and that was likely done with the intention of trading him before he ever got to that point. They will also likely trade one of Randy Arozarena or Isaac Paredes before the start of next season since both are becoming increasingly expensive, and that move could come ahead of the deadline. Relievers Pete Fairbanks and Jason Adam, starter Zack Littell and second baseman Brandon Lowe are also names to monitor at the deadline.

17. Pittsburgh Pirates (52-50)

Trade Deadline Approach: Soft buy

With a young team on the rise, the Pittsburgh front office can send a message that they are serious about winning by making some small-scale additions at the deadline in pursuit of the team's first winning season since 2018. With Jared Jones (lat strain) and Bailey Falter (triceps tendinitis) both landed on the injured list earlier this month, a back-end starter who can soak up some innings and take pressure off their young arms would be a valuable pickup.

Nos. 16-15

16. Arizona Diamondbacks (53-50)

Trade Deadline Approach: Hold

The D-backs were 54-46 through their first 100 games last season, so they're not that far off the pace they set en route to a surprise World Series appearance. However, it might be tough to justify aggressively buying, so simply riding it out with their current roster while hoping for better health from their starting rotation looks like the best approach. It might be worth at least testing the market on free-agent-to-be Christian Walker if they don't intend to re-sign him.

15. New York Mets (53-48)

Trade Deadline Approach: Hold

The Mets seemed likely to sell before going 16-8 in June, and they have climbed the standings enough at this point to at least hold onto their current roster. That includes slugger Pete Alonso, who at one point looked like a solid bet to be traded ahead of his first foray into free agency. The return of Kodai Senga could prove more impactful than any outside additions they might consider.

Nos. 14-13

14. Seattle Mariners (53-51)

Trade Deadline Approach: Buy

The Mariners shook things up on Tuesday when first baseman Ty France was designated for assignment and both Julio Rodríguez and J.P. Crawford were placed on the injured list, further highlighting the glaring need for offensive upgrades. It's a thin market for bats, but team president Jerry DiPoto works the phones as well as anyone. For now, prospect Tyler Locklear will try to provide a boost at first base.

13. St. Louis Cardinals (53-49)

Trade Deadline Approach: Buy

The Cardinals will likely look for a rental starter to shore up the rotation and a late-inning reliever to pair with All-Star closer Ryan Helsley, while hoping for in-house improvements and the return of Tommy Edman to address the offense. A reunion with Jack Flaherty is one potential target, while a proven veteran like Kirby Yates or David Robertson would be a great fit in the bullpen. Don't expect them to make any moves from the top-tier of their prospect pool.

Nos. 12-11

12. San Diego Padres (54-50)

Trade Deadline Approach: Buy

A.J. Preller loves a good trade deadline deal, and the Padres have an obvious need for pitching help with Joe Musgrove and Yu Darvish both missing from the starting rotation. Expect them to be major players in the Garrett Crochet sweepstakes, while also kicking the tires on the rest of the summer pitching market.

11. Minnesota Twins (56-45)

Trade Deadline Approach: Buy

I've posted this question before, but I'll do it again here: Do the Twins feel like they can win a best-of-seven series with a playoff rotation of Joe Ryan, Pablo López, Bailey Ober and Simeon Woods Richardson? If the answer is no, finding a playoff-caliber starting pitcher will be their top priority at the deadline. With Royce Lewis, Carlos Correa, José Miranda and Kyle Farmer all hitting the injured list this month, a versatile infielder might also be on the shopping list.

Nos. 10-9

10. Houston Astros (53-49)

Trade Deadline Approach: Buy

Even with Justin Verlander and Luis García on the mend, shoring up the starting rotation will be the top priority for the Astros. It's easy to forget this team looked like a potential seller before getting hot in June, and now they sit atop the AL West standings poised for a playoff push once again. They don't have the deepest farm system, but they should be able to add at least one quality arm.

9. Boston Red Sox (54-47)

Trade Deadline Approach: Hold

The Red Sox are overachieving in what was expected to be a transitional period, and that puts them in an interesting position at the deadline. Mortgaging future assets on this year's team seems short-sighted, but they also owe it to the roster and the fanbase to make a legitimate push. Adding on the margins feels like the most likely outcome, though they could also explore flipping rentals Tyler O'Neill, Kenley Jansen and Nick Pivetta if the price is right.

Nos. 8-7

8. Kansas City Royals (56-47)

Trade Deadline Approach: Buy for the future

It might be short-sighted for the Royals to push for any rental pieces, but they are clearly a team on the rise and finding players that could help this year and in the years to come is the ideal approach. A controllable power bat like Brent Rooker would go a long way in providing some needed run production support in the middle of the lineup.

7. Atlanta Braves (54-46)

Trade Deadline Approach: Buy

With Nacho Alvarez Jr. called up from the minors and Whit Merrifield plucked from the scrapheap, the Braves have some in-house options to potentially ease the loss of Ozzie Albies to a fractured wrist. That could still mean that finding a corner outfield bat is the No. 1 priority, and buying low on Randy Arozarena looks like the perfect move for a team that remains in win-now mode.

No. 6-5

6. Milwaukee Brewers (59-43)

Trade Deadline Approach: Buy

The cost-conscious Brewers look like the ideal landing spot for Erick Fedde and his team-friendly contract as they look to upgrade a starting rotation that is lacking in a proven track record. The return of All-Star closer Devin Williams who has been out all season will give the bullpen another major weapon, and after acquiring Aaron Civale from Tampa Bay before the All-Star break, it could be a quiet deadline.

5. New York Yankees (60-44)

Trade Deadline Approach: Buy

A disappointing year for the Yankees farm system is going to make navigating trade deadline additions more difficult. They are reportedly open to trading top prospect Spencer Jones, but with his staggering 37.1 percent strikeout rate at Double-A is he still a blockbuster centerpiece? They have been linked to Garrett Crochet and Tarik Skubal, but they might have a tough time putting together a good enough offer. Versatile infielder Luis Rengifo still looks like the perfect target offensively, while a bullpen rental like Carlos Estévez or Tanner Scott might end up being their most notable pitching addition.

Nos. 4-3

4. Cleveland Guardians (61-40)

Trade Deadline Approach: Buy

The Guardians are notoriously quiet at the trade deadline, but the success of this year's team so far could convince them to make an impact move. In a turn of events no one would have predicted at the start of the season, the starting rotation is their biggest area of need, and adding a workhorse veteran who is capable of being part of the playoff rotation would greatly improve their October outlook.

3. Los Angeles Dodgers (61-42)

Trade Deadline Approach: Buy

With Tyler Glasnow and Clayton Kershaw both rejoining the starting rotation this week and fellow injured starters Walker Buehler and Bobby Miller also moving closer to returning, the Dodgers cut ties with James Paxton who was 8-2 with a 4.43 ERA in 89.1 innings on the year. It will be interesting to see how all the pieces fit into place once the pitching staff is healthy. They have been linked to Garrett Crochet, Tarik Skubal, Randy Arozarena and Luis Robert Jr. so they will be in the thick of things next week.

Nos. 2-1

2. Baltimore Orioles (60-41)

Trade Deadline Approach: Buy

The Orioles have as much prospect firepower as any contender in baseball, and a package built around slugger Coby Mayo and a few other secondary pieces might be enough to get them any pitcher they have their eye on. Finding a starter who can slot between Corbin Burnes and Grayson Rodriguez in the starting rotation would be ideal. In an interesting wrinkle, the front office is reportedly willing to listen to offers on Cedric Mullins and Ryan Mountcastle.

1. Philadelphia Phillies (64-38)

Trade Deadline Approach: Buy

With the best starting rotation in baseball, a bullpen that features a pair of All-Star relievers and a lineup that is loaded with star power, it's hard to poke holes in the Phillies roster. Finding an upgrade in center field looks like the most obvious deadline focus, though they could aim lower than guys like Luis Robert Jr. or Jazz Chisholm Jr. by targeting a veteran like Kevin Pillar or Tommy Pham who could serve as a platoon option. This looks like the team to beat, so they shouldn't be shy about pursuing potential upgrades.

Complete Rankings

Complete Rankings

1. Philadelphia Phillies
2. Baltimore Orioles
3. Los Angeles Dodgers
4. Cleveland Guardians
5. New York Yankees
6. Milwaukee Brewers
7. Atlanta Braves
8, Kansas City Royals
9. Boston Red Sox
10. Houston Astros
11. Minnesota Twins
12. San Diego Padres
13. St. Louis Cardinals
14. Seattle Mariners
15. New York Mets
16. Arizona Diamondbacks
17. Pittsburgh Pirates
18. Tampa Bay Rays
19. Detroit Tigers
20. Texas Rangers
21. Cincinnati Reds
22. San Francisco Giants
23. Washington Nationals
24. Chicago Cubs
25. Toronto Blue Jays
26. Oakland Athletics
27. Los Angeles Angels
28. Colorado Rockies
29. Miami Marlins
30. Chicago White Sox