Which MLB stars will be on the move prior to the 2025 trade deadline? The Sporting News is tracking all the latest rumors and trades.
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It's officially crunch time for MLB clubs to make last-minute additions.
The 2025 MLB trade deadline arrives at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, marking the last opportunity for teams to either go all-in on a playoff push or sell on high-end talent with their eyes on the future. This year, there aren't too many true superstars known to be available on what's become a seller's market, but there are still some captivating names who could be on the move.
In the National League, expect teams like the Dodgers, Mets, Phillies, Cubs, and Brewers to stock up on talent, especially in their bullpens, as they trend toward locking in playoff spots. In the American League, two division races could come down to deadline additions, as the AL East remains tight between the Blue Jays, Yankees, and Red Sox, while the Rangers and Mariners are eyeing the Astros' lead in the AL West.
The teams that choose to heavily sell could also wind up as huge deadline winners. Will the Orioles (47-58) bite on offers for Ramon Laureano or Cedric Mullins? Could the Diamondbacks (51-55) focus on 2026 by selling on Eugenio Suarez, Merrill Kelly, or Zac Gallen? With a flurry of trades on the way across the league, it will be easy to lose track of who's going where.
The Sporting News is tracking live updates on every deal and the latest rumors leading up to the 2025 MLB trade deadline. Follow along with it all below.
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MLB trade deadline tracker 2025: Live news, updates and rumors
Blue Jays acquire RHP Seranthony Dominguez from Orioles
- Date: July 29
- Source: Mitch Bannon
The Athletic's Mitch Bannon reports that Toronto is trading for reliever Seranthony Dominguez from Baltimore, sending back pitching prospect Juaron Watts-Brown.
Dominguez has a 3.24 ERA and 54 strikeouts across 41.2 innings this season.
Dylan Cease a 'prime target' of Astros
- Date: July 29
- Source: The Athletic
Padres SP Dylan Cease is a "prime target" of the Astros, according to The Athletic, with Houston desperate for starting pitching after being hit hard by injuries. Framber Valdez and Hunter Brown have both been excellent this season, but the rest of the Astros' rotation has been a revolving door. With the Padres willing to listen on Cease, Houston will be a team to watch leading up to Thursday's deadline.
Sandy Alcantara market 'picking up drastically'
- Date: July 29
- Source: Jim Bowden
It's been unclear whether the Marlins would move on from their former Cy Young award winner, Sandy Alcantara, who has struggled this season. But Jim Bowden of CBS Sports and The Athletic reported Tuesday that the market for Alcantara is "picking up drastically," with a "real chance" the pitcher is moved before the deadline.
Padres, Phillies, Mets among suitors for Luis Robert Jr.
- Date: July 29
- Source: Ken Rosenthal
The White Sox have long been rumored to have interest in selling on outfielder Luis Robert Jr., and on Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal wrote that San Diego, Philadelphia and New York are the "prospective suitors" for Robert.
He added that teams are also virtually calling the White Sox's bluff in attempting to not giving up high-end prospects in a potential deal.
Blue Jays have talked to Pirates about bullpen additions
- Date: July 29
- Source: Jon Morosi
Pittsburgh's David Bednar and Dennis Santana have been frequently mentioned as top bullpen trade candidates, and MLB Network's Jon Morosi reported Tuesday that the Blue Jays "have discussed trade possibilities that would involve a reliever going to Toronto" with the Pirates.
Toronto sits atop the AL East with a 63-44 record.
Nolan Arenado has come up in Astros-Cardinals trade talks
- Date: July 29
- Source: Jon Morosi
Star third baseman Nolan Arenado, who was highly expected to be traded in the offseason but remained in St. Louis, has come up in talks between the Cardinals and Astros, MLB Network's Jon Morosi reported.
However, there "no momentum" toward a deal yet. Arenado is hitting .235 with 10 home runs this season.
Padres won't be 'pure sellers,' but could sell to help current team
- Date: July 29
- Source: Ken Rosenthal
The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal said Tuesday that San Diego, which sits at 58-49 and trails the Dodgers in the NL West by four games, will only sell "if it enabled them to get other pieces" that would help them in their 2025 playoff push.
"They're not pure sellers," Rosenthal said, mentioning Dylan Cease as a potential trade candidate if they do choose to re-tool by selling.
Emmanuel Clase situation 'ended any chance' of Guardians buying at deadline
- Date: July 29
- Source: Ken Rosenthal
The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports that with Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase being put on the restricted list due to a gambling investigation, that effectively "ended any chance" of Cleveland buying at the deadline.
Rosenthal added that the Guardians basically "know" they won't be a playoff team with the ongoing investigations into their relievers, but they would have considered buying before.
Rosenthal also added in a piece for The Athletic that Cleveland is drawing "a ton of interest" in All-Star outfielder Steven Kwan, with the Dodgers, Blue Jays, Phillies and Padres believed to be in the mix. However, the Guardians would "set a high bar" for a potential return due to Kwan's age, club control and track record as an All-Star.
Tigers bolstering pitching staff with Twins' Chris Paddack, Randy Dobnak
- Date: July 28
- Source: Detroit Tigers
Detroit is trading C/1B prospect Enrique Jimenez for two Twins pitchers, Chris Paddack and Randy Dobnak.
As the Tigers compete for the AL's best record, Paddack (111.0 innings, 4.95 ERA) will be an innings-eater on the back end of their rotation, while Dobnak (5.1 innings, 1.69 ERA) will report to Triple-A as a depth option.
The Tigers' move for pitching comes as Reese Olson, who had a 3.15 ERA in 13 starts this season, went down with a right shoulder strain that could end his 2025 regular season.
Rays acquire new catcher to replace Jansen from Marlins
- Date: July 28
- Source: Miami Marlins
As the Rays send out Danny Jansen, they're also trading for a new catcher, sending out prospect Matthew Etzel for Marlins backstop Nick Fortes.
Augustin Ramirez had taken over as Miami's starting catcher, allowing them to flip Fortes, a stronger defender than hitter with a career .225 average.
Brewers trading for Rays catcher Danny Jansen
- Date: July 28
- Source: Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee added some power to its lineup and catching depth, acquiring Danny Jansen from the Rays. In exchange, the Brewers are sending out infielder Jadher Areinamo.
Jansen has hit 11 home runs while batting .204 this season.
Braves acquire veteran RHP Carlos Carrasco from Yankees
- Date: July 28
- Source: New York Yankees
Atlanta traded for Carlos Carrasco from the Yankees in exchange for cash considerations. The 38-year-old Carrasco, along with Erik Fedde, will help fill vacant roles in the Braves' rotation due to injuries.
Royals, Seth Lugo agree to contract extension that takes him off trade market
- Date: July 27
- Source: Kansas City Royals
Kansas City starter Seth Lugo had been mentioned as a trade candidate despite the team hovering around .500, but on Sunday, the pitcher signed a new multi-year extension that will keep him with the team through 2027.
Lugo, who owns a 2.95 ERA in 113 innings in 2025, comes off the trade market to remain with the Royals for the long-term.
Braves add RHP Erick Fedde
- Date: July 27
- Source: Atlanta Braves
The Cardinals traded right-hander Erick Fedde to Atlanta for a player to be named later or cash. Per ESPN, St. Louis will cover "the majority of what remains of Fedde's $7.5 million salary for 2025."
Fedde is an impending free agent who has struggled this season, owning a 5.22 ERA and 3-10 record. However, he did have a strong 2024 season between Chicago and St. Louis, and the Braves could use starting pitching right now with ongoing injuries to AJ Smith-Shawver, Spencer Schwellenbach, Chris Sale, and more.
Royals acquire OF Randal Grichuk from Diamondbacks
- Date: July 26
- Source:Jon Heyman
Kansas City traded for outfielder Randal Grichuk from Arizona in exchange for Triple-A RHP Andrew Hoffmann on Saturday.
Grichuk, a 12-year veteran, has hit .240 with seven home runs and 22 RBIs this season for the Diamondbacks.
Amed Rosario heading from Nationals to Yankees
- Date: July 26
- Source: Washington Nationals
After already acquiring Ryan McMahon, the Yankees got another infielder by trading for Washington's Amed Rosario. New York sent the Nationals prospects Clayton Beeter and Browm Martinez.
Rosario, a former top prospect with the Mets, is batting .270 with five home runs and a .736 OPS this season. Most of his damage has been done against left-handed pitchers, so the Yankees will likely deploy him in lineups against lefties more often.
Yankees acquire infielder Ryan McMahon from Rockies
- Date: July 25
- Source: Mark Feinsand
The Yankees traded pitching prospects Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz in exchange for Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon on Friday.
McMahon, who is under contract for two more seasons, has hit 16 home runs this season and also provides New York with strong defense at third base. The left-handed hitter has totaled at least 20 homers in every season since 2021.
Mets trade for Orioles reliever Gregory Soto
- Date: July 25
- Source: New York Mets
New York made an addition to its bullpen by acquiring LHP Gregory Soto from Baltimore on Friday. In exchange, the Mets traded pitching prospects Wellington Aracena and Cameron Foster.
Soto, 30, is a former two-time All-Star who hasn't been quite as excellent in recent seasons, but he has totaled a 3.96 ERA with 44 strikeouts for the Orioles this season.
Diamondbacks send 1B Josh Naylor to Mariners
- Date: July 25
- Source: Mark Feinsand
As Seattle competes for either the AL West crown or a wild card spot, it bolstered its lineup, trading for Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor while sending out prospects Brandyn Garcia and Ashton Izzi.
Naylor has hit .292 this season with 11 home runs and 59 RBIs. He'll add to a Mariners offense that could use some more power behind slugging catcher Cal Raleigh.
MLB trades by team
Arizona Diamondbacks
- LHP Brandyn Garcia
- RHP Ashton Izzi
- RHP Andrew Hoffmann
Athletics
Atlanta Braves
- RHP Erick Fedde
- RHP Carlos Carrasco
Baltimore Orioles
- RHP Wellington Aracena
- RHP Cameron Foster
- RHP Juaron Watts-Brown
Boston Red Sox
Chicago Cubs
Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Cleveland Guardians
Colorado Rockies
- LHP Griffin Herring
- RHP Josh Grosz
Detroit Tigers
- RHP Chris Paddack
- RHP Randy Dobnak
Houston Astros
Kansas City Royals
- OF Randal Grichuk
Los Angeles Angels
Los Angeles Dodgers
Miami Marlins
- OF Matthew Etzel
Milwaukee Brewers
- C Danny Jansen
Minnesota Twins
- C/1B Enrique Jimenez
New York Mets
- LHP Gregory Soto
New York Yankees
- 3B Ryan McMahon
- INF Amed Rosario
Philadelphia Phillies
Pittsburgh Pirates
San Diego Padres
San Francisco Giants
Seattle Mariners
- 1B Josh Naylor
St. Louis Cardinals
Tampa Bay Rays
- INF Jadher Areinamo
- C Nick Fortes
Texas Rangers
Toronto Blue Jays
- RHP Seranthony Dominguez
Washington Nationals
- RHP Clayton Beeter
- OF Browm Martinez
Best MLB trade targets at 2025 deadline
Here is a list of the top 14 players rumored to be available at the 2025 MLB trade deadline, as ranked by SN's Dan Treacy:
- Eugenio Suarez, 3B, Diamondbacks
- Dylan Cease, SP, Padres
- Ryan O'Hearn, DH, Orioles
- Ramon Laureano, OF, Orioles
- Sandy Alcantara, SP, Marlins
- Merrill Kelly, SP, Diamondbacks
- Luis Robert, OF, White Sox
- Ryan Helsley, CP, Cardinals
- Edward Cabrera, SP, Marlins
- Mitch Keller, SP, Pirates
- David Bednar, CP, Pirates
- Charlie Morton, SP, Orioles
- Zac Gallen, SP, Diamondbacks
- Griffin Jax, RP, Twins
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