"The Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners, Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox, all playoff teams in 2025, have struggled and are each below .500."
"The New York Mets, widely predicted to be a playoff team in 2026, lost their 11th straight game Sunday, their longest losing streak since dropping 11 in a row in 2004."
"The American League West looks more wide open than anyone predicted before the season, when the Mariners were crowned the consensus favorites."
"The Diamondbacks have several potential spots they could upgrade, as they haven't gotten expected production from two-thirds of their outfield."
The MLB season has started chaotically, with playoff teams like the Blue Jays, Mariners, Phillies, and Red Sox all below .500. The Mets are on an 11-game losing streak. This unpredictability raises questions about the standings by the trade deadline on August 3. An early trade deadline preview suggests potential trade candidates from each team, including major leaguers and prospects. The American League West is more competitive than expected, with the A's possibly looking to make moves, while the Diamondbacks need to address underperforming outfield positions.
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