We’ve reached the moment all baseball fans have been waiting for—the trade deadline. These next couple days will decide the fate of so many teams, whether they trade or sell, as sometimes all it takes is one big bat or pitcher to make the push toward postseason contention. In order to gain, you must lose — and even the strongest of teams have players that can be dealt to make the team stronger. Whether your team is 20 games over .500 or 20 games under, every team has at least one strength they can deal. For this article I will go over one trade candidate from every team that is most likely to be traded.

Alphabetical Order by Team’s City or State

1. Atlanta Braves

Starting with the team I despise the most in baseball and beyond ecstatic they are struggling this late in the season is none other than the Atlanta Braves. Hold your applause people, this is looking like the Braves first loosing season since 2017. Phew, as a Mets fan all I can say is I used to pray for times like this and now it is finally a reality. Dream big kids sometimes if you wish hard enough the team you hate will end their season 15+ games below .500. Anway, there are honestly so many players on the Braves that can be tradebait but since so many of the team is under contract until atleast 2027 it makes it difficult to find one good player that could be gone by the end of the month. However out of all the players, pending free agent Marcell Ozuna is one of the likest to be dealt this month. In 328 at bats this season, Ozuna has accumulated a 1.0 WAR, 76 hits, 13 home runs, 37 runs, 42 RBIs while slashing .358/.384/.743 for an OPS+ of 109. Let’s not forget, although Ozuna’s stats this year aren’t super impressive; he nearly had two 40-home run seasons back-to-back in 2023 and 2024 for the Braves. I think with all the rumors spiraling around the 34-year-old DH, the time is now. He isn’t getting any younger—it’s time to trade before it’s too late and start collecting assets for the foreseeable future.

2. Arizona Diamondbacks

The biggest assest in the entire 2025 trade deadline is none other than Eugenio Suarez. Suarez is the first position player with this much hype to be in trade rumors since Juan Soto’s trade to the Padres in 2021. In 380 at bats this season, Suarez has a 3.4 WAR, 94 hits, while smashing 36 home runs, 64 runs, 87 RBIs while slashing .247/.319/.579/.898 for an OPS+ of 143. If the Diamondbacks weren’t four games below .500 they weren’t even bring the thought of trading one of their clear best offensive weapons this year but since the team has had its pitching woes today is the best time to trade their 3rd baseman and get the talent they need to succeed for the future. It was reported today, Eugenio Suarez got hit in the hand by a 96MPH fastball in a matchup agains the Tigers. This could seriously hurt his chances of being traded so pray that it isn’t serious or else the Diamondbacks would be in utter disbelief they missed out on a cash grab.

3. Baltimore Orioles

What a season to forget for the Orioles. A team that finished second in the AL East with a record of 91-71 is now back in fifth place in their division an in the middle of a massive sellers season. It is a massive dissapointment for a team that had all the potential this season to succeed but was too stubborn to move pieces to compete. And now what they didn’t want to do they have to do-move assests. Luckily this team has a few good players that could be bait such as Cedric Mullins, Ramon Laureano, Ryan Mountcastle, Felix Bautista, Yennier Cano, but none more valuable than DH Ryan O’Hearn. Up to this point in the season he is the most favorable hitter to be traded in the American League. He has 2.0 WAR, 84 hits, 12 home run, 41 runs, 39 RBIs and slashing .282/.375/.450/.824 for an OPS+ of 134. I say trade him now before a possibe injury takes over.

4. Boston Red Sox

After Jarren Duran was declared “safe” from being traded there is no one of high value that could be dealt from the Red Sox. One in particular that I was fondly interested in is Walker Buehler who is currently having the worst season of his career. His stats are ugly but also pitching in Fenway for majority of the season is incredibly hard to maintain good numbers. He is negative in WAR, he has a 6-6 record, 5.72 era in 18 starts and a 1.539 WHIP. There are always guys with a season like this who fall under the radar at the trade deadline but make major impact to the new team. Give the guy a break as its his first full season back from tommy john surgery but who knows as he is also the same guy to close out last year’s World Series against the Yankees. Anything is possible…

5. Chicago Cubs

The Cubbies are good but Jameson Taillon is not. 7-6 with a 4.44 era in 17 games started could be a reason not to deal thier pitcher who is under contract for another season after 2025 however he is also on the 15 day IL and for a team that is toe-to-toe with the Brewers they need as much help as they can recieve and Jameson Taillon just doesn’t help boost this club’s postseason odds and for that he will be dealt.

By the way, I am only focusing on players that are on the 40 man roster of the team and/or who have played Major League games for their team. Altough the Cubs have linked some of their top prospects like Owen Cassie he simply has not played any MLB games this season and for that he and other prospects will not be recognized as potential players to be dealt.

6. Chicago White Sox

Although the White Sox are coming off a historically bad season in 2024 they still have one of the more favorable trade assests still on their team in Luis Robert. His numbers don’t look pretty this year but he has also played for a non competitive team so who can blame him. He has 0.6 WAR, 59 hits, 10 home runs, 41 RBIs while slashing .293/.339/.632 for an OPS+ of 77. Robert has played better lately so there is some potential for a trade to work but now is the time to trade the outfielder. Don’t wait any longer, his value won’t go up so just trade him!

7. Cincinnati Reds

Emilio Pagán should be dealt, and out of all the players on the Reds, their most appealing pieces are in the pitching staff. In 45 games this season, Pagán has closed out a league-leading 38 games while collecting 22 saves. This is the first closer on the trade deadline list. Besides his 22 saves, Pagán has a 2-2 record, 1.3 WAR, and a 2.64 ERA across 44.1 innings. The best pitchers to deal are the ones who can handle the pressure, and out of the guys in Cincinnati, Pagán is that guy. There are others like Brent Suter, Tony Santillan, and Taylor Rogers who have similar odds of being traded, but I think the biggest return from the pitching staff would come from Pagán.

If Emmanuel Clase didn’t end up on non-disciplinary paid leave for sports gambling, then he would be the clear best candidate to be traded. Since he’s banned from baseball until August 31st, he’s unable to be moved, which means we have to look at the other candidates on the Guardians. It’s been reported that the team is still listening to trade offers on the rest of their bullpen, and the spotlight has turned toward Cade Smith, Hunter Gaddis, Jakob Junis, and Tim Herrin.

Let’s not forget—the Guardians had the top bullpen in the league last year, with an average ERA of 1.95. Besides Clase, Cade Smith (1.91), Hunter Gaddis (1.57), and Tim Herrin (1.92) all had ERAs under 2.00. Now that all three are on the table, it’ll be interesting to see if any of them get dealt.

This season, Cade Smith is the best relief pitcher available out of the pen and has drawn a lot of attention from teams looking to bolster their bullpen. In 47 games this year, Smith is 2-4 with a 3.20 ERA, 5 saves in 45 innings, and an ERA+ of 195. I’d say all four of the relief arms have about the same odds of being traded.

But by far the biggest trade candidate—who’s been involved in a ton of rumors lately—is Steven Kwan. Though it’s highly unlikely he gets dealt, with two years of control left, the Guardians might want to keep him since he’s always been one of the sturdiest bats in their lineup. He’s arbitration eligible, and the Guardians are known to cheap out on their All-Stars, so who’s to say Kwan is definitely staying?

This season, Kwan is sporting a slash line of .287/.351/.411/.762 with an OPS+ of 111—all while accumulating 3.3 WAR, 113 hits, 9 home runs, 51 runs, 37 RBIs, and 11 stolen bases. He’s the perfect leadoff hitter, so let’s throw him in here too—you never know.

This would have originally been Ryan McMahon, the long-tenured third baseman, but he was recently traded to the Yankees for a couple of pitching prospects—so he’s off the list of possibilities. Next up would be Jimmy Herget. With a career 3.35 ERA, this is Herget’s best season in terms of ERA+. Wild how there always seem to be diamond-in-the-rough relievers playing on one of the worst teams in baseball—Jimmy Herget is that guy this year. He’s a young and controllable relief arm who, in 37 games this season, has posted a 1.7 WAR, a 0-1 record, 2.80 ERA across 54.2 innings, and 44 strikeouts. I’d say he’s the best-case scenario to be dealt.

The Tigers have been dealing and are on pace for their first 90-win season since 2014, when they were led by Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, and Victor Martinez. This year is looking incredibly promising for the club, who are trying to fill all holes and boost their team as much as they can. It’s hard to find a trade the Tigers will make from their 40-man roster, as with the season they’re having, it’s extremely difficult to find a reason to cut bait with any of their MLB stars.

One player I thought was the most likely to be moved—especially since the club recently traded for Chris Paddack to solidify their rotation with Tarik Skubal, Reese Olson, Jack Flaherty, Jackson Jobe, and Casey Mize—is RHP Keider Montero. Their rotation is already a full six-man group with limited spots, and with each team needing at least one player dealt, I think Montero could be gone.

Obviously, this is just a prediction, but with Keider currently in the minors and struggling with a 5.87 ERA, it’s hard to find a strong reason to keep him. In 15 games (9 starts) this season, he’s posted a 4-3 record with a 4.66 ERA across 73.1 innings and 53 strikeouts. Like I said, it’s probably unlikely he’s traded, and even if he is, I doubt they’d care that much about dealing a minor league starter for prospects who won’t make an impact until the near future. But for Montero—who isn’t a free agent until 2031—some team will likely give him a shot. He’s a low-risk signing and could even be dealt for cash considerations.

For the Astros, I went with Chas McCormick—though I kind of think it’s unlikely he’s dealt, only because the Astros don’t have many dominant All-Star household names left after Kyle Tucker and Alex Bregman left this offseason through free agency and trade. The Astros are one of those peculiar teams where one of their players suddenly has a wild offensive season that ends up being an outlier in that player’s overall career. Chas McCormick, for his career, is a .250 hitter and slightly better than league average (106 OPS+), but over the past two seasons, he’s been nearly 30% worse than league average. His last strong year was in 2023, when he posted a 130 OPS+. He definitely has the potential to succeed, but he’s more so known for his glove. This season, he’s struggled—posting a -0.8 WAR, with 17 hits, zero home runs, 11 runs, and 3 RBIs. His slash line sits at .250/.307/.294/.601 with an OPS+ of 70. He isn’t doing great, but if the Astros come across an opportunity to trade for high-end talent, he may be the one to go.

One of the best closers currently on the trade market is Carlos Estevez. In 45 played and 44.2 innings pitched he has accumulated a 1.3 WAR, 4-3 record, 2.62 era while sporting an American League leading 27 saves and a WHIP at 1.164. This would be the second time in two year Estevez would be traded to a contender at the deadline. Lets just hope it goes better than it did last year for the closer who quickly ended the Phillies postseason success with a go ahead home run to Francisco Lindor of the Mets. Unlikely Estevez gets dealt though since he isn’t a free agent until 2027 but if a team coughs up a decent enough package he may be packing his bags.

The biggest brightspot for the Angels this year has been none other than Taylor Ward. Taylor Ward has been the second most productive hitter for the Angels, although he won’t be set to hit free agency until 2027, he is one of the biggest bright spots of this team. In 401 at bats he has a 2.1 WAR while having 93 hits, 25 home runs, 58 runs, 78 RBIs all while slashing .232/.308/.491/.800 for an OPS+ of 118. Given the Angels reluctance to trade their their offensive weapons it is unlikely any of them will be gone but Ward has been all across the trade block so he has the highest odds of being moved.

The team I’ve been waiting to cover- none other than the LA Dodgers also known as the most hated team in baseball. Their brand entirely derives on arrogance and ego and oh boy are they stinking with arrogance. After winning the World Series and having a generational offseason labeled as ‘doing more now so we do less later’ have found themselves right smack back in trade talks. Anyone who has been league average is on the Dodgers rader, as times like this the Dodgers show exactly why the Dodgers are the best and most aggressive team at putting all their chips on the table for big impact moves. From the likes of Max Scherzer and Trea Turner in 2021 to Manny Machodo in 2018, the Dodgers year in year out do not shy at trading for the big piece to bolster their team. With that being said they are never afraid of moving their top prospects in exchange for rentals, one of which I think could be dealt is their top prospect Dalton Rushing. Rushing this season has barely played enough to make serious contributions for the club as he only has a 0.3 WAR while accumulating 16 hits, 1 home run, 9 runs, 11 RBIS and is slashing .200/.270/.275/.545 for an OPS+ of 55. If the big trade comes up they will quickly forget Dalton was ever associated with the Dodgers. Its just a matter of time till the right trade appears.

First and foremost I do not think the Peter Bendix Miami Marlins will trade CY Young winner Sandy Alcantara. His value is way too low than where it typically should be and given that this is his first year back since recovering from tommy john surgery it only makes sense to hold back on dealing the ace until atleast the winter when he has more time to get back to normality.

However I have the Marlins trading another one of their RHP starters and his name is Edward Cabrera. In 18 games this season it is already Cabrera’s best season of his career as he sports a 2.1 WAR, 4-5 record while holding runner to a 3.35 ERA. He is 94 innings so far in ths season with 96 strikeouts so he is incredibly formidable and could help boost any team’s rotation looking to compete this year for the playoffs. Not to mention Cabrera isn’t a free agent until 2029 so the amount of control teams will have over the young 27 year old is insane. It looks like the next piece to drop within the Peter Bendix Marlins.

Nestor Cortes has had quite the year for him. He was sent to Milwaukee in a trade package for Devin Williams to the Bronx and yet again has entered his name in trade conversations. To add more pain to misery, Cortes is not even on the Brewers active roster as he’s on a rehab assignment after being put on the 60 day IL due to a left elbow flexor strain that kept him off the MLB roster since April 15th. Altough his numbers this season have been quite disappointing (-0.3 WAR, 1-1 and 9.00 ERA in two game)s staining his Brewers career, his minor league stats on his rehab assignment have been quite promising so far. In four games pitched for A+ and AAA he has a 1-1 record, 1.50 era and 18 strikeouts in 18 innings. He is set to come off the IL a few days after the trade deadline ends but that does not mean he won’t be traded. Don’t forget Tommy Edman was on the 60 day IL last year for the Cardinals before being dealt to the Dodgers and lets not forget the hot run Edman went on in last year’s postseason that saw him win the NLCS and World Series with the Dodgers. Nestor Cortes can 100% be dealt and with the promise the Brewers pitching staff has shown so far this season, they simply just do not need him on the team and can deal him to bulk their lineup elsewhere.

When I was originally making the list I decided on Willi Castro then Jhoan Duran and decided on Joe Ryan. Although he isn’t set to be a free agent until 2028, he is the likest trade candiate to come from the Twins. It would be the second time Joe Ryan has been apart of a trade, his first one came back in 2021 when the Rays traded Joe Ryan away for 40 year old DH Nelson Cruz- it turned out to be one of the Rays very few trade mistakes they regret.

Well this season for Joe Ryan has cemented himself as the talk of the town in trade talks. In 21 games this season, Ryan has a 4.2 WAR, 10-5 record in 121.1 innings while holding runners to a 2.82 era with 137 strikeouts and 0.923 WHIP. He also earned his first all star nod this season for the Twins so if the Twins do end up waiving the white flag and decide to part ways with their 29 year old ace expect a big trade package to be made for the pitcher.

This is a player who really doesn’t want to be traded, but after reports came out last night suggesting he feels fans don’t believe in his talents and that he’s expendable, it makes for quite a sad story for Mark Vientos. He is the same guy who helped push the Mets to a deep postseason run and even after htting a total of 33 home runs last year in the regular and post season people still have their doubts with Vientos. Regardless, there is an over abudance of infield talent for the Mets that it only makes sense to see Vientos as expendable. With Brett Baty and Ronny Mauricio heating up at the right time and LuisAngel Acuna just not being that productive of a player to emit a large return it only makes more sense that Mark Vientos could be that guy to be shipped off.

There is hope though as of July 28th, Vientos is riding. a 7 game hitting streak where he has hit .333 (8-24) with 3 RBIS. Leading up to that, reports noted a 6-game streak, during which he slashed .375/.429/1.054, with a double, triple, home run, 8 RBI, and 6 runs scored. Even though he has boosted his offensive numbers in his 7 game hit streak, he is still the most likely to be dealt. For the season, Vientos has 60 hits, 7 home runs, 23 runs, 31 RBIS and is slashing .230/.283/.372/.654 for an OPS+ of 88. If this is the end for Vientos which is unlikely since David Stearns doesn’t like trading his young home grown talent, but if it is all I can say as a Mets fan is thank you for all you’ve done last postseason.

I hate the Atlanta Braves, but I despise Marcus Stroman. Not only is he a backstabber to the Mets fanbase—calling us hideous names—but he also carries an incredibly high ego for a player who really isn’t that good. The Yankees have always had trading Stroman in the back of their mind, but with injuries to their starting staff and Stroman’s stubborn refusal to move to the bullpen, it only makes sense now to follow through and send the guy off for a return.

There will always be a team in need of pitching, and with the season Stroman is having, I’m positive it won’t cost much to deal him—especially if a team is willing to eat some of his $17 million owed this season. Overall, he has a -0.3 WAR, a 2–2 record, and an abysmal 6.09 ERA in 8 starts across 34 innings. I honestly don’t care what the Yankees do this trade deadline. One thing’s for certain: I want Stroman out of New York.

For a team that didn’t even want to sign him in the first place, it only makes sense the Athletics trade him. If they hadn’t spent at least $60 million last offseason, they would’ve been fined a grievance, and now it’s looking like they regret giving Luis Severino that deal. Severino has openly complained about pitching at the A’s minor league park, saying it just doesn’t feel like a real MLB stadium—and the numbers back him up. He holds a 4–11 record with a 4.95 ERA over 22 games and 125.1 innings this year. He’s signed for two more years after this season, but with how rough it’s been, it shouldn’t cost a lot to move him. What helps his case, though, is that all four of his wins have come on the road, where he holds a 4–2 record and a 3.03 ERA. If the Athletics stick to their word, they’ll cut ties with Severino as soon as possible.

Max Kepler has been terrible for the Phillies—an absolute 360 from what they thought they were getting. For a team in the middle of a postseason race, they need a replacement bat, someone who can actually produce, because Kepler just isn’t cutting it. In 302 at-bats this season, he has just 62 hits, 11 home runs, and 32 RBIs, slashing .205/.301/.361/.662 with an OPS+ of 81. He either needs to be traded or cut to make room for someone more reliable. That said, given his career track record, I still think Kepler can be brought in somewhere else and make an impact—just not with the Phillies.

Welcome to the annual trade deadline for the Pirates who always find themselves as sellers at the deadline. They said they are wiling to trade all players not named Paul Skenes, so the likes of Andrew McCutchen, Andrew Heaney and Bryan Reynolds are all available to be traded. But the best of the bunch would have to be David Bednar. Bednar started the season rough as he sported an ugly 27.00 era with 0-2, but after his time in the minor leagues he increased his value back to whwee it usually is for him as a closer. Since his return, he has posted a sub-2.50 ERA over 38 MLB appearances, collected perfect saves, and earned NL Reliever of the Month honors in June with stellar numbers (50 K, 8 BB in 36 innings, 1.50 ERA). He is surely the best candiate from Pittsburgh to be dealt at the deadline and I am excited to see where he ends up.

Although the Padres are 10 games over .500, sitting at 59-49, sometimes teams in a playoff window need to deal a big asset to get a major return. The guy who’s been talked about the most is Dylan Cease, who isn’t having a great season. It’s weird—something just seems off—but maybe a change in scenery would be best for him. In 22 games this season, he’s 3-10 with a 0.5 WAR and a 4.79 ERA over 118.1 innings, but he’s racked up 153 strikeouts. So, he’s still a big strikeout pitcher—something just isn’t clicking.

Justin Verlander being traded again? Wow. That would make it the third time in his career—first from the Tigers to the Astros, where he stayed six years, and then again during the Mets’ 2023 firesale. Now here we are in 2025, and the old horse is still kicking at age 42… but let’s be real: it looks like Father Time finally caught up to him.

He’s actively hurting the Giants’ playoff chances and needs to be moved off this roster ASAP. He’s 1-8 in 18 games with a 4.68 ERA across 89 innings and just 77 strikeouts. He might not want to hang it up, but it’s time to hang the cleats up, Justin.

You’re already a first-ballot Hall of Famer—a 3-time Cy Young winner, Triple Crown champ, World Series champion, and member of the 3,000 strikeout club. You’ve got nothing left to prove. Don’t go out like Rich Hill, bouncing from team to team just because you still love the game. I doubt he brings much in return at this point… but it doesn’t even matter. He’s not worth anything right now.

Same idea with gaining players—you’ve got to lose some. Mitch Garver, currently serving as the Mariners’ DH and part-time catcher behind Cal Raleigh, just hasn’t been producing. And with Seattle looking to preserve their elite pitching core for a deep postseason run, it makes sense to view Garver as expendable. In 173 at-bats this season, Garver holds a 0.5 WAR with 39 hits, 6 home runs, and 23 RBIs. He’s batting .223 with an OPS+ just below league average at 94. While he still brings some value as a backup catcher with power potential, he’s 34 years old, and if the Mariners are looking to shuffle pieces and trade some chips, Garver is a name that should be considered.

A two-time All-Star and Hoffman Reliever of the Year winner, Ryan Helsley is entering free agency next year—and with the Cardinals sitting in fourth place at 55–54, it makes all the sense in the world to deal their prized closer. He would be a weapon in any bullpen he ends up in.

A year after posting a 2.9 WAR, going 7–4, and leading the league with 62 games finished and 49 saves, Helsley once again finds himself in trade talks. He’s not having a bad season by any means—he just isn’t at the elite level he was last year. In 2025, Helsley has a 1.1 WAR, a 3–1 record, a 3.00 ERA, and has closed out 29 games while recording 21 saves. His ERA+ sits at a solid 140. He’s easily the best trade chip among Cardinals pitchers and is sure to bring back a sizable return from any contender looking to shore up the back end of their bullpen.

The Rays always have one eye on the present and one eye on the future. Their star second baseman is an outlier in that conversation—he’s the longest-tenured Ray and has consistently found playing time since his breakout 4.6 WAR season in 2021, where he played 149 games and smashed 39 home runs with 99 RBIs. Brandon Lowe has always been a reliable offensive weapon, and this year is no different.

Even though the Rays are in the mix for a playoff spot, it wouldn’t be surprising to see them deal Lowe. It fits right into the Rays’ playbook of moving talent before it becomes too expensive—just like they did when they dealt Randy Arozarena to the Mariners last year.

This season, Lowe is an All-Star. In 86 games, he’s scored 55 runs, tallied 87 hits, hit 19 home runs, and is slashing .269/.320/.480 with an OPS+ of 120. He’s exactly the kind of bat any contender would want in their lineup—he’ll make an immediate impact.

Joc Pederson could be on the trade block, but his numbers this season are by far the worst of his career. The 33-year-old has hit an ugly stretch, and while he’s no longer the impact bat he once was, he’s still impacting the Rangers lineup—in the worst way. With a -1.0 WAR, just 16 hits, 2 home runs in 131 at-bats, and a brutal .122 average with a .475 OPS and 40 OPS+, it might be the end of the line. But let’s not forget the trade Alex Anthopoulos made in 2021 that sent Joc to the Braves and helped spark a World Series run. Anything can happen—even the worst players can randomly turn into Barry Bonds. Some team should take a flyer, and if he stinks, cut him.

The second guy dealt from the Mets’ 2023 trade deadline fire sale is still hanging around in baseball. The two-colored-eye, first-ballot Hall of Famer is making headlines—but not for anything good. Max Scherzer not only punched his teammate Eric Lauer in the lip for daring to talk to him during warmups, but he also just flat-out stinks right now.

He’s been injured a lot this season, but Scherzer is a name that could definitely be dealt by the Blue Jays. Given they’re in a tight postseason race, it might be ideal to ship him out. He’s no longer vintage Max and can’t be trusted to win the big games anymore. In 7 games this year, the 40-year-old is 1-1 with a 0.2 WAR, a 4.89 ERA, and an ERA+ of 86.

He’s not as bad as his former teammate also on the block—Justin Verlander—so he might actually bring in some value. And hey, there’s always a team willing to take a shot on a once-great ace. Might as well get something back while you still can.

Finally, after two full days of writing, we’ve reached the end. And fittingly, we’re closing with one of my favorite trade candidates- MacKenize Gore. The odds of him actually being moved are low, but his name has been floating around in rumors—and with the season he’s having, the return package could be huge.

He originally came to Washington from the Padres in the Juan Soto blockbuster, meant to be a foundational piece for the Nationals’ future. But now, just a couple years later, he’s once again in trade talks.

For the season, he holds a 4-10 record—but don’t let that fool you. That’s more a reflection of the Nationals’ lack of run support than his performance. He’s put up a strong 3.52 ERA, 3.0 WAR, and 144 strikeouts over 117.2 innings across 21 games, good for a 113 ERA+. He’s not even a free agent until 2028, which makes him even more valuable as a controllable, high-upside arm. Ironically, the pitcher who was brought in to help build the future of the Nationals might now be used to secure it. Funny how baseball works.

That’s Wraps!

Well, we’ve finally reached the very end. This was super fun to write, and I’m genuinely excited to see where all these players end up. It’s crunch time—teams in the playoff hunt need to start ramping things up, and those in the gutter need to stop dragging their feet.

If you’re a front office with no real shot at the postseason, it’s time to stop being stubborn. Waiting around for the “perfect” offer is how you end up stuck with expiring contracts and zero return. There’s just over a day left before the deadline, and once that clock runs out, the opportunity is gone.

So pick up the phone. Make the deal. Take the return. Don’t wait too long—those buyers might stop calling, or worse, start calling someone else. Call, trade, sell!