Buckle up because the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline is barreling toward us like a fastball in the ninth inning.

Mark J. Rebilas

MLB

When is the 2025 MLB trade deadline? Teams, players, rumors

Update: Jul 28th, 2025 12:22 EDT

So, what’s the deal with the Trade Deadline? It’s the last moment when teams can trade players on 40-man rosters. After 6 p.m. ET on July 31, trades are off the table, though players can still be placed on outright waivers. Before 2019, the deadline was a bit of a two-parter with the non-waiver deadline on July 31 and an August waiver trade period. But that’s ancient history now; we’ve got a single deadline for all the marbles.

Minor leaguers not on 40-man rosters? They can still be swapped after the deadline, but any player needs to be in an organization by the end of August to be postseason-eligible.

BREAKING: Right-hander Seth Lugo and the Kansas City Royals are finalizing a multiyear contract extension, sources tell ESPN. One of the best potential trade candidates this deadline season -- and top free agent arms this winter -- instead will remain in Kansas City.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 28, 2025

Who is potentially on the trading block this year?

We’ve got some heavy hitters and ace pitchers in the mix. Let’s break it down:

Starting Pitchers:

Tomoyuki Sugano (Orioles)
Joe Ryan (Twins)
Merrill Kelly (D-backs)
Dylan Cease (Padres)
Sandy Alcantara (Marlins)
Edward Cabrera (Marlins)
Michael Soroka (Nationals)

Relief Pitchers:

Robert Suarez (Padres)
Phil Maton (Cardinals)
Mason Miller (Athletics)
Pete Fairbanks (Rays)
Griffin Jax (Twins)
Victor Vodnik (Rockies)

Position Players:

Ryan O’Hearn (Orioles)
Jesus Sanchez (Marlins)
Luis Robert Jr. (White Sox)
Cedrick Mullins (Orioles)
KeBryan Hayes (Pirates)
Adolis Garcia (Rangers)
Noland Arenado (Cardinals)

The Yankees’ aggressiveness continues. They’re trading for infielder Amed Rosario and giving up right-hander Clayton Beeter and 18-year-old outfielder Browm Martinez, as @JackCurryYES first reported. Rosario punishes left-handed pitching and can play all around the diamond.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 27, 2025

Top storylines and rumors from around MLB

Arizona Diamondbacks:

The D-backs will be looking to make some moves over the next few days and two candidates are pitchers Merrill Kelly and Zac Gallen. Fans would not be happy to see them go or big hitter Eugenio Suarez, but we’ll have to see if another team is willing to fork out the money for Suarez’s bat.

Chicago White Sox & Oakland A’s:

The White Sox are definitely sellers once again this season, despite their hot start after the All-Star break.

The A’s are once again at the bottom of the American West table and will be looking to make some moves for the future as well.

Bubble Teams:

Teams like the Braves, Nationals and Marlines are also off to slow starts and could be looking to to the future as the 2025 season is going to be an uphill battle through September. The Nationals, Pirates and Rockies are in a similar situation.

Starting Pitcher Surprise?

The Marlins have two candidates who could be traded before the July 31 deadline. Sandy Alcantara has been struggling after Tommy John surgery and the Marlins would surely be willing to trade him for a young prospect.