🔄 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)
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Stats: 2.51 ERA, 112 K in 101 IP
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Contract: Arbitration eligible in 2026
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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)
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Stats: 23 HR, .861 OPS
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Contract: Free agent after 2025
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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)
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Stats: 22 saves, 1.98 ERA
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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)
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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
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Current Record: 57-34 (Best in MLB)
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Needs: Bullpen depth, left-handed power
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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
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Current Issues: Injuries to rotation, inconsistent bullpen
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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
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Needs: Outfield depth, LH relievers
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Dark Horse Trade Target: Jesse Winker or Joc Pederson for bench power
🧹 Sellers: Who's Hitting Reset?
🧨 Colorado Rockies
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Basically open for business. Expect names like Ryan McMahon and Justin Lawrence to be shopped.
🧨 Chicago White Sox
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Already stripped down, but still holding onto Dylan Cease. Could this finally be the year they let go?
🧨 Miami Marlins
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Offloading anyone not named Eury Pérez. Jazz Chisholm Jr. could surprise as a trade piece.
🧠 Wild Cards to Watch
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Shohei Ohtani Rumors? Still lingering due to Dodgers' long-term planning
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Juan Soto Extension Talks: Could derail if they break down — leading to off-season drama
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Prospect Swaps: Expect high-profile prospect-for-prospect deals, especially involving pitching depth
📈 Trade Deadline Trends (2025 Edition)
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📊 High demand for bullpen arms
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📉 Low supply of elite starting pitchers
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💰 Rental hitters devalued unless they bring defensive flexibility
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📦 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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