With the All-Star break concluded and the regular season underway, Major League Baseball is now focusing on the impending trade deadline. As teams have approximately 100 games completed, several clubs are still navigating the fine line between being contenders and non-contenders. This season has been characterized by the absence of a singularly dominant team, as the leading team in this week's rankings marks the eighth distinct entity to occupy the top spot so far this year. Therefore, a number of teams on the fringe may lean towards making acquisitions or, at the very least, holding their positions as the deadline approaches. Consequently, the pool of available trade candidates may shrink, while those who are available will likely command a greater return in terms of prospects. This dynamic might encourage sellers to be more assertive in reshaping their rosters. The next few days will be crucial in determining the trajectory of the remainder of the season, as a distinct divide is expected to manifest between the contenders and pretenders come August 1. With that in mind, here is an updated overview of the 30 Major League Baseball teams.

30. Colorado Rockies (24-75) - The Rockies find themselves in a position as clear sellers, yet their roster lacks significant trade assets. Notably, third baseman Ryan McMahon could be valuable to a contender if Colorado is open to covering part of his salary. In his first three games post-break against the Minnesota Twins, McMahon achieved a strong offensive performance, going 4-for-11 with two doubles and two home runs.

29. Washington Nationals (39-60) - The Nationals have struggled, posting a 2-10 record over their past 12 games following a surprising series win against the Tigers. To improve upon last year's 71-91 finish, they must achieve a 33-30 record in their final 63 games. Speculation is growing that MacKenzie Gore, under club control until 2027, could be made available in trade discussions, although it would take a substantial return to entice Washington.