Major League Baseball’s trade deadline is a date every baseball fan circles on their calendar.
Despite the circumstances and the deadline being rescheduled for Aug. 31, this year is no different.
The attraction is simple. While there’s no guarantee something substantial will happen, there’s always a chance something could happen that will be talked about for years to come.
This year, the odds of a blockbuster are slimmer than most. The COVID-19 pandemic has shortened the season to 60 games, while MLB has expanded the postseason field to 16. Those changes will significantly alter how teams approach the deadline, thus limiting the chances of something earth-shattering taking place.