MLB trade deadline: here are some of the most eye-catching moves
Under pressure to reach October’s World Series, the San Diego Padres and New York Yankees were among the most active teams.
The 2025 MLB trade deadline has come and gone, and contenders across the league made aggressive moves to bolster their rosters for the stretch run and postseason. Among the most active teams were the San Diego Padres and New York Yankees - two franchises under immense pressure to deliver a World Series appearance this October.
Here’s a look at the most surprising and impactful trades from this year’s deadline, and how they could shape the race for the Commissioner’s Trophy.
Eugenio Suárez returns to Seattle
One of the most talked-about trade candidates heading into deadline day was Eugenio Suárez, and the veteran third baseman kicked things off with a return to familiar territory. The Arizona Diamondbacks dealt Suárez back to the Seattle Mariners - where he played in 2022 and 2023 - in exchange for prospects Tyler Locklear, Hunter Cranton and Juan Burgos.
Suárez appeared in 106 games for Arizona this season, hitting .248 with 96 hits in 387 at-bats. Now 33, he’ll slot back into the Mariners’ infield alongside catcher Cal Raleigh, first baseman Josh Naylor, second baseman Cole Young and shortstop J.P. Crawford.
Carlos Correa heads back to Houston
Carlos Correa waived his no-trade clause with the Minnesota Twins to rejoin the Houston Astros - the team that drafted and developed him. The Puerto Rican star cited Houston’s championship aspirations as the driving force behind his decision.
Interestingly, Correa is expected to shift to third base for the Astros, despite spending his entire career at shortstop. That’s because Jeremy Peña, the team’s starting shortstop, is set to return from injury and reclaim his spot in the lineup.
Padres land Mason Miller in deadline splash
The San Diego Padres were among the busiest teams at the deadline, acquiring Ryan O’Hearn and Ramón Laureano from the Orioles and lefty Néstor Cortés from the Brewers. But their biggest splash came in a deal with the Oakland Athletics for flame-throwing right-hander Mason Miller.
In exchange, San Diego sent a package of prospects - Henry Baez, Eduarniel Nuñez, Leo De Vries, and Braden Nett - to Oakland. The Padres also received lefty J.P. Sears in the deal. Miller is expected to share closing duties with Robert Suárez, while Sears will join the starting rotation.
Dustin May joins Red Sox rotation
The Boston Red Sox have surged since the All-Star break and are firmly in the hunt for an AL Wild Card spot. To solidify their rotation, they acquired right-hander Dustin May from the Dodgers in exchange for prospects James Tibbs III and Zach Ehrhard.
May will join a rotation that now features Garrett Crochet, Walker Buehler, Brayan Bello and Lucas Giolito - giving Boston a formidable group for the final push.
Yankees reinforce bullpen with trio of arms
The New York Yankees addressed one of their biggest weaknesses - bullpen depth - by adding three high-leverage arms: Camilo Doval (via trade with the Giants), David Bednar (Pirates) and Jake Bird (Rockies).
They’ll join a revamped relief corps that now includes Luke Weaver, Devin Williams, Tim Hill, JT Brubaker, Jonathan Loáisiga and Brent Headrick. With injuries having plagued the Yankees’ pen all season, this infusion of talent could be the key to a deep playoff run.
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