MLB Trade Deadline: Top Candidates Shaking Up Contenders

0:00It's April 8th. Welcome to MLB News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with the story. It's super early in the 2026 MLB season, just April 8th, with the trade deadline way off on August 3rd. But folks are already buzzing about potential moves, and we've got a way too early big board of top candidates who could shake things up if they're teams falter. Getting the pack is Miami-Marlins a Sandy Alcantara, the 2022 Sye Young winner. After missing 2024 and shaking off Russ last year, he's dealing now with a league best 0.74 ERA, over 24 and A. Third innings in three starts, striking out 18 while walking just four. Teams like the Dodgers, Blue Jays, Braves and Red Sox are drooling. Austin Red Sox outfielder, Jaren Duran, sits high too, with rumors swirling every deadline in offseason, though they've held firms so far. Then there's Minnesota twins pitcher Joe Ryan, Houston Astros infielder Isaac Paratus,

1:03who was shopped heavy this winter, and St. Louis Cardinals. Outfielder Lars, Newt Bar, all names they can move if they're squad stumble. Potential spots for these guys overlap a ton. Dodgers and Astros pop up everywhere alongside Yankees for Newt Bar, Brewers or T. Tigers for Paratus, and Philly's or Padre's Iron Duran. Injuries and hot starts have kept some in place for now, but contention races will dictate. Alcant flip before August team slumping today might surge, while early birds could sell off stars. We'll keep tracking these as the season heats up and see who actually crosses the plate.