🔄 2025 MLB Trade Deadline Preview: Who’s Moving, Who’s Buying, Who’s Tanking?

 

🔄 2025 MLB Trade Deadline Preview: Who’s Moving, Who’s Buying, Who’s Tanking?

By [Your Name] | July 8, 2025

The MLB Trade Deadline (July 31) is rapidly approaching, and front offices across the league are burning the midnight oil. Some teams are in full-on "win now" mode, while others are selling hard and stacking up prospects.

So, who’s likely to be traded? Which contenders are gearing up for a big move? And which names are heating up the rumor mill?

Let’s dive into the biggest storylines as the 2025 trade frenzy gets underway.


🧨 Blockbuster Candidates: Who Might Be on the Move?

🔥 1. Garrett Crochet (LHP, Red Sox)

  • Stats: 2.51 ERA, 112 K in 101 IP

  • Contract: Arbitration eligible in 2026

  • Why He Might Move: Boston is underperforming and looking to retool. Crochet is their most valuable trade chip — and playoff-hungry teams like the Dodgers, Braves, or Astros would love an elite lefty arm.

🔥 2. Pete Alonso (1B, Mets)

  • Stats: 23 HR, .861 OPS

  • Contract: Free agent after 2025

  • Why He Might Move: The Mets are stuck in neutral. If no extension is agreed upon, dealing Alonso could net a serious return.

🔥 3. Alexis Díaz (CL, Reds)

  • Stats: 22 saves, 1.98 ERA

  • Why He Might Move: The Reds are falling behind in the NL Central and could flip their closer to a team in urgent need of bullpen help (e.g., Phillies or Yankees).

🔥 4. Jeimer Candelario (3B, Nationals)

  • Sneaky value pick for teams needing infield depth. Hitting .278 with 13 HR, great contract, and veteran presence.


🛒 Buyers: Who’s Going All-In?

Detroit Tigers

  • Current Record: 57-34 (Best in MLB)

  • Needs: Bullpen depth, left-handed power

  • Targeting: Relief arms like Díaz, or veteran bats like Josh Bell

The Tigers are World Series contenders for the first time in a decade. Expect them to be active and aggressive.

New York Yankees

  • Current Issues: Injuries to rotation, inconsistent bullpen

  • Rumor: Heavily linked to Garrett Crochet and Jordan Hicks

Cashman wants to win now. Expect a pitching-first deadline from the Bronx Bombers.

Atlanta Braves

  • Needs: Outfield depth, LH relievers

  • Dark Horse Trade Target: Jesse Winker or Joc Pederson for bench power


🧹 Sellers: Who's Hitting Reset?

🧨 Colorado Rockies

  • Basically open for business. Expect names like Ryan McMahon and Justin Lawrence to be shopped.

🧨 Chicago White Sox

  • Already stripped down, but still holding onto Dylan Cease. Could this finally be the year they let go?

🧨 Miami Marlins

  • Offloading anyone not named Eury Pérez. Jazz Chisholm Jr. could surprise as a trade piece.


🧠 Wild Cards to Watch

  • Shohei Ohtani Rumors? Still lingering due to Dodgers' long-term planning

  • Juan Soto Extension Talks: Could derail if they break down — leading to off-season drama

  • Prospect Swaps: Expect high-profile prospect-for-prospect deals, especially involving pitching depth


📈 Trade Deadline Trends (2025 Edition)

  • 📊 High demand for bullpen arms

  • 📉 Low supply of elite starting pitchers

  • 💰 Rental hitters devalued unless they bring defensive flexibility

  • 📦 Prospect hoarding among rebuilding teams


🗣️ Final Word

The 2025 Trade Deadline is shaping up to be a perfect storm of urgency, opportunity, and chaos. With teams like the Tigers, Yankees, and Braves all poised to strike — and sellers ready to clean house — expect fireworks.

💬 Who do YOU think will be the biggest name traded by July 31? Let’s hear your predictions in the comments!


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