7 All-Stars in 2026 Midsummer Classic Could Be Traded

July 06, 2026 , ,
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It's an exciting lineup set to compete in next week's Midsummer Classic. 26 first-timers were selected for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, and four rookies. 

But there are also seven players who might be on different teams a month from now. 

Insider Jon Heyman was on MLB Network on Monday and discussed his picks for seven All-Stars who could be dealt by the August 3rd trade deadline—some more likely than others.

In alphabetical order, the list looks like this:

  • Luis Arraez, San Diego Padres
  • Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins
  • Aroldis Chapman, Boston Red Sox
  • Hunter Goodman, Colorado Rockies
  • Joe Ryan, Minnesota Twins
  • Michael Wacha, Kansas City Royals
  • Logan Webb, San Francisco Giants

Of this list, Arraez is a near certainty to be dealt. He's on a one-year contract and will be a free agent after the season. The Giants will look to recoup something for the three-time batting champ who is hitting .326. There will be plenty of teams interested. Heyman says, "He should be traded," and he sees the Tampa Bay Rays as a potential fit, needing a second baseman.

Buxton has a full no-trade clause, and has stated repeatedly that he does not want to leave Minnesota, so he seems like a long shot to go.

Aroldis Chapman has been traded twice before mid-season, resulting in a World Series title both times for him

Chapman, an elite high-leverage reliever, will be in huge demand at the deadline. He's been traded mid-summer twice before, and both times it resulted in a World Series for his new team (2016 Chicago Cubs, 2023 Texas Rangers).  Jeff Passan also calls Chapman a surefire trade candidate.
Goodman is having another sensational season behind the plate in Colorado, and even Heyman himself called that a long shot. The Rockies would face an ugly fan backlash if they let him go. 

The Twins are hanging around in the Wild Card chase, so for now, it's unclear if Ryan will be dealt. But it says here that Minnesota needs to realize they are not a serious contender and won't be for a few years, so why not capitalize now, with only one year of team control left.

There's a "decent chance" that Wacha is traded, says Heyman, though the KC Royals own an option on him, so that could play into their desire to deal the excellent and consistent starting pitcher, even though they are completely out of it in '26. 

Webb is another ace starter, who had a 0.71 ERA last month, and Heyman also admits this one is a long shot as well. 

Now, of course, there are plenty of others around baseball who are true trade candidates, but have not been named All-Stars this time around.

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