The August Stock Watch returns after the All-Star break, Hall of Fame induction and a frenzied trade deadline, focusing on playoff races and how roster moves shape postseason chances.

Each team gets a roster completion percentage, a metric reflecting readiness for the push, with contenders showing high percentages and non‑contenders revealing work ahead. The metric combines deadline moves with recent results, and Tarik Skubal's trade to the Dodgers boosted their roster.

Top‑tier contenders such as the Milwaukee Brewers (98.7 win average, 72% roster) and the Dodgers (90% roster) sit near the top, while clubs like the Braves (73% roster) and the Rays (63% roster) trail. The Cubs (69% roster) and Yankees (68% roster) also feature, with the Red Sox (81% roster) rounding out the list.

The percentages highlight what has been done and what remains, underscoring that even clubs with strong records, like the Dodgers and Brewers, may have missed deadline opportunities, while others, such as the Rays, face regression risk. The data offers a snapshot of each team's current standing as the postseason approaches. These figures show a quick gauge of how much work each club still needs before October.