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MLB trade deadline rumors: Latest news and updates from around baseball
Now just two days from Major League Baseball's trade deadline, the market held its collective breath on Monday when Eugenio Suárez was hit by a pitch on the hand and removed from Arizona's game. But X-rays came back negative on the Diamondbacks slugger, presumed to be the top bat available before Thursday's 6 p.m. deadline. The AL Central-leading Tigers added a pair of arms, making an in-division trade with the Minnesota Twins to add right-handers Chris Paddack and Randy Dobnak. Detroit officially lost starter Reece Olson for the season with a shoulder injury earlier in the day Monday. Potential suitors will be keeping a close eye on Arizona for an injury update on Suárez, while the Orioles play a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays with some Baltimore players possibly making their last appearance for the team – including 41-year-old starter Charlie Morton. Follow along for the latest news and rumors on Tuesday: Chris Paddack, Randy Dobnak traded to Twins The Tigers acquired right-handers Chris Paddack and Randy Dobnak from the Minnesota Twins on Monday, July 28 — just three days before the MLB trade deadline, which is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, July 31. Although Paddack becomes a free agent after 2025, Dobnak has team options for 2026, 2027 and 2028. Trading for Paddack was sparked by right-hander Reese Olson suffering a right shoulder strain. He has been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season, but there's still a chance he returns for the postseason. "It's really an unfortunate piece of news for Reese," Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris said. "We really feel for him. But we are excited to strengthen our pitching before the trade deadline, and we're really excited to add Chris to the mix." – Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press Eugenio Suárez injury update USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale confirmed that Eugenio Suárez underwent X-rays, which came back negative. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told reporters that Suárez's left hand and finger were "tender to the touch," according to The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen. Lovullo added that Suárez is day-to-day for now. "The good thing right now is we did the X-ray, and it was negative," Suárez said after the game. "We got more tests to do tomorrow. Right now, it's painful, obviously." Braves add Erick Fedde With all five members of their opening day rotation now on the injured list, the struggling Atlanta Braves have added a veteran starter. Erick Fedde, who was designated for assignment by the St. Louis Cardinals last week, fills the void in Atlanta's rotation after Grant Holmes hit the injured list with elbow inflammation. He joins fellow rotation mates Chris Sale, Spencer Schwellenbach, Reynaldo Lopez and A.J. Smith-Shawver on the 60-day IL. The Braves acquired Fedde (3-10, 5.22 ERA this season) in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Yankees trade Carlos Carrasco Dealing with the pitching-strapped Braves on Monday, the Yankees traded veteran right-hander Carlos Carrasco to Atlanta. In announcing the trade prior to their Monday night series opener against the Rays at Yankee Stadium, the Yankees said they will receive cash considerations from the Braves. Carrasco, 38, had been in the rotation for the Yanks' Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre affiliate, posting a 3.27 ERA in 11 games (10 starts) with 38 strikeouts in 52⅓ innings. – Pete Caldera, This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: MLB trade deadline rumors, latest news and updates
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MLB trade deadline rumors: Latest news, updates from around baseball
Major League Baseball's 2025 trade deadline is just days away, set for 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 31. A few deals have come together in the past week, notably Josh Naylor (Mariners) and Ryan McMahon (Yankees) finding new homes. Some of the other top players who have surfaced in trade rumors are Arizona Diamondbacks slugger Eugenio Suárez and Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara. Suárez is in the midst of a spectacular season, on pace for 55 home runs and 133 RBIs, while former Cy Young winner Alcantara has struggled after missing all of 2024 following Tommy John surgery. Top contenders will be jockeying to add to their lineups, rotations and bullpens for the stretch run with the ultimate goal of playing deep into October. Follow along on Monday for the latest news and rumors: DIamondbacks trade rumors continue 'Do I think there's a chance we make more trades? Yes, I do,' Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen said. 'I think there's going to be enough interest that we probably will have to look at — think long and hard about what we're doing. I just don't know the extent to which that's going to happen and how many that's going to be.' He said interest in his veterans on expiring deals — namely right-handers Merrill Kelly and Zac Gallen and third baseman Eugenio Suarez — has been strong, though he admitted his group has not yet focused its attention on those players. – Nick Piecoro, Arizona Republic Yankees add depth with Amed Rosario trade The New York Yankees acquired Amed Rosario in a trade with the Washington Nationals, providing depth as a player who has the versatility to play all around the infield. Rosario has started 20 games at third base and 13 games at second base for the Nationals this season. He's also proven to be trouble for left-handed pitchers. He's batting .299 with an .816 OPS against lefties in 2025. Rosario joined the Nationals this season after spending time with five other teams over the first eight seasons of his major league career. He signed a one-year deal worth $2 million during the offseason and will become a free agent after the season concludes. – James H. Williams Should Detroit Tigers trade Tarik Skubal this winter? Sandy Alcantara trade interest picking up? After tossing seven strong innings in his last start, Sandy Alcantara's name is back atop deadline wish lists, with USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale reporting that trade interest has soared. The 2022 NL Cy Young winner has struggled this season after missing all of 2024 following Tommy John surgery. When is MLB trade deadline 2025? Major League Baseball's trade deadline is set for 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 31. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: MLB trade deadline rumors 2025: Latest news and updates
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MLB trade rumors: 14 players most likely to be traded by 2025 deadline, from Eugenio Suarez to Dylan Cease
Barring a surprise, no Earth-shattering move is on the horizon before MLB's July 31 trade deadline. That doesn't mean teams can't dramatically change their outlooks ahead of the postseason push. While the Dodgers entered the season as the decisive favorites to win the World Series and remain favored, there hasn't been much separation between them and the rest of baseball's best teams. The Dodgers, Cubs, Brewers, Tigers, Blue Jays, Phillies, Mets, and Astros were all separated by a handful of games as the deadline approached, putting pressure on each of those squads to get aggressive and try to separate from the pack. Eugenio Suarez is considered the prize of the deadline, with the Diamondbacks officially selling from a talented roster. Arizona already dealt 1B Josh Naylor to the Mariners, launching the fire sale. Who else could be available to contending clubs? Here's a look at the 14 players most likely to be traded by the July 31 deadline. 📲 Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp MLB players most likely to be traded by 2025 deadline Eugenio Suarez, 3B, Diamondbacks Any time a hitter on pace for more than 55 home runs and leading the league in RBIs is available, teams are going to swarm. While Suarez can be hot-and-cold and prone to significant slumps, his raw power is as impressive as any hitter in the league and makes him a clear trade candidate in the final year of his contract. Assuming the Diamondbacks follow the path most expect them to take and sell players on expiring contracts, Suarez will be as sought-after as anyone on the market as contenders look for some additional pop. Best fits: Yankees, Mariners, Reds Dylan Cease, SP, Padres The Padres' willingness to listen on Cease surprised some, given they are sitting in postseason position, but the pending free agent was a popular name in trade rumors leading up to the season and San Diego could be looking to get creative. Any deal involving Cease, who has struggled in 2025 but is still missing bats with 11.4 strikeouts per nine innings, would likely involve at least one major-leaguer going back to San Diego to address another need on the roster. A Cease deal could also spur a Padres trade for a lower-profile veteran starter to fill the void down the stretch. Best fits: Red Sox, Cubs, Astros Ryan O'Hearn, DH, Orioles O'Hearn was never going to be able to sustain his red-hot start, which saw him carry a .333 AVG into June, but he has been a reliably above-average hitter with a bit of pop in each of his three seasons with the Orioles. Also showcasing easily the best on-base percentage of his career, O'Hearn should be a popular target as the Orioles look to sell expiring contracts. Best fits: Padres, Mariners, Rangers Ramon Laureano, OF, Orioles Laureano is having the best season you don't know about after bouncing between three teams in the past two seasons. Now settled into a regular role with the Orioles, Laureano hit 14 home runs over his first 75 games with an OPS north of .850, and he remains one of the best outfield arms in baseball. It's a near certainty that Baltimore will take advantage of the season Laureano has had and deal him before he hits free agency this winter. Best fits: Phillies, Reds, Astros Sandy Alcantara, SP, Marlins Alcantara has had an abysmal season after missing all of 2024 due to Tommy John Surgery, but he tossed seven strong innings without an earned run in a recent start and has a Cy Young Award to his name. Will that be enough to entice a team to take a flier? If Alcantara is fixed or can be fixed, he comes at a fairly cheap cost in 2026 and has a team option on his deal for 2027. If a surging Marlins team doesn't get the offer it wants before the deadline, Alcantara trade talks could be pushed off to the winter. Best fits: Padres, Cubs, Dodgers Merrill Kelly, SP, Diamondbacks Kelly, a pending free agent, seems likely to be on the move if the Diamondbacks sell. The 36-year-old has been steady once again in 2025, carrying an ERA in the low 3s and limiting hits better than he has at any point in his career. Kelly also had a 2.25 ERA over four starts during Arizona's run to the World Series in 2023, so contenders should be willing to give up something of value to get him even if he is just a rental. Best fits: Yankees, Cubs, Red Sox Luis Robert, OF, White Sox The White Sox have lived to regret not trading Robert closer to his excellent 2023 season, which saw him blast 38 home runs, but they could still find a buy-low taker on the market before his contract expires at the end of the season (pending a team option). Robert has struggled again in 2025, barely batting north of .200 without any of the power he flashed in 2023, but he has been much better since the start of July and could be heating up just in time for the White Sox to get a little bit of value. Best fits: Mets, Phillies, Reds Seth Lugo, SP, Royals The Royals are no guarantee to sell, but as they sit under .500, it might be time to start making difficult choices. Expect Seth Lugo to be a popular name if Kansas City does trade expiring contracts. Lugo has a player option for 2026 that he will almost certainly decline in hopes of landing one more multi-year deal, and it's easy to understand why. After posting a 3.00 ERA over 33 starts and finishing as the AL Cy Young runner-up in 2024, he's posted near-identical marks in 2025 with the exception of some home run issues. Teams looking for a rental starter with a bit of recent postseason experience could turn to Lugo. Best fits: Cubs, Astros, Padres Edward Cabrera, SP, Marlins Now here's an interesting name flying under the radar. Cabrera, once a highly touted prospect, has quietly fixed his control issues this season and is putting up a career year with a 2.18 ERA over his past 10 starts leading up to trade deadline week. The Marlins certainly don't have to trade Cabrera if they plan on contending in 2026, but reports indicate they might view now as the time to strike — and that makes plenty of sense with Cabrera still only 27 and under contract all the way through 2028. Best fits: Dodgers, Tigers, Cubs Mitch Keller, SP, Pirates Keller is under contract all the way through 2028 on an extension he signed with the Pirates, and that could make him one of the most valuable trade chips on the market. While Pittsburgh doesn't have to trade him, a deal could bring back key offensive pieces that give the franchise a better chance of contending around Paul Skenes in 2026 and beyond. Keller has struggled to sustain strong starts in the past, but he's been durable since 2022 and is on track for a career-best season in 2025. Best fits: Mets, Tigers, Dodgers David Bednar, CL, Pirates The Pirates have no shortage of organizational issues, but they seem to have fixed Bednar. The two-time All-Star closer had a brutal 2024 season and was optioned to the minors after a similarly tough start to 2025, but he put together a stretch of 21 consecutive scoreless appearances (and counting) from late May onward and has looked every bit like the reliable late-inning reliever he was in 2022 and 2023. With an additional year of control on his contract, Bednar could bring back some nice value to Pittsburgh. Best fits: Dodgers, Yankees, Cubs Charlie Morton, SP, Orioles The Orioles can't expect to get much value out of Morton, who is 41 and pitched like he was 81 early in the season, but he has at least shown enough lately for a desperate team to justify taking a flier on him. Morton allowed two or fewer earned runs in five of his first seven starts after rejoining Baltimore's rotation in late May. While he erased some of that goodwill with a rough outing against the Rays out of the break, Morton struck out seven in his next start and could be an option for teams who miss out on other rental starters. Best fits: Tigers, Padres, Rays Zac Gallen, SP, Diamondbacks Zac Gallen carried a 3.20 ERA from 2022-24, helping power the Diamondbacks to the World Series in 2023, but this season has been a bit of a nightmare for the 29-year-old. While he's stayed fully healthy, his ERA has remained in the mid-5s. Gallen's strikeout rate is down, and he allowed a whopping 23 home runs in his first 21 starts. A pending free agent, Gallen won't bring back the haul Arizona might have hoped for. Does it make more sense for the Diamondbacks to hold onto him and extend a qualifying offer after the season? The desperation of pitching-needy teams will provide the answer. Best fits: Cubs, Tigers, Yankees Griffin Jax, RP, Twins The Twins are expected to trade one or Griffin Jax and closer Jhoan Duran. Jax seems like the more likely candidate, unless Minnesota is blown away by an offer for Duran. While a 4.09 ERA this season is nothing special, Jax's underlying numbers are excellent — he has a 2.07 FIP and is striking out a whopping 13.9 batters per nine. After posting a 2.07 ERA over a full 2024 season, Jax should be tempting to a number of bullpen-needy teams. Best fits: Dodgers, Yankees, Phillies
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Athletics rookie Nick Kurtz hits 4 HRs against Astros
July 26 - Athletics designated hitter Nick Kurtz hit four home runs in his team's 15-3 road win over the Houston Astros on Friday night, becoming the first rookie in major league history to accomplish the feat. He is the 20th player in big-league history to hit four home runs in a game. The Arizona Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suarez hit four home runs against the Atlanta Braves on April 26 -- three days after Kurtz made his major league debut. Kurtz's fourth homer came in the ninth inning, a three-run shot off Astros outfielder Cooper Hummel that gave him six hits and eight RBIs on the night. The homer was his 23rd in just his 66th career game. Kurtz ended the game 6-for-6. He singled in the first inning, hit a two-run homer in the second, added an RBI double in the fourth, belted solo shots in the sixth and eighth, then connected again in the ninth. --Field Level Media
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22-07-2025
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A Different Perspective On Trade Deadline Moves For Arizona Diamondbacks
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 20: Eugenio Suarez #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates after hitting ... More a three run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Chase Field on July 20, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by) The Arizona Diamondbacks have a record of 50-51 at the start of play July 22. The Dbacks likely are chasing at least four or more teams for the final Wild Card spot in the National League. As a result of the current standings, the Diamondbacks find themselves with monumental decisions to make before, or at the Major League Baseball trade deadline, July 30, at 6PM EST. The Diamondbacks probably have the most sought after players in this year's trade market. Generally speaking, MLB teams look to get a return from players on expiring contracts. Media outlets consistently believe the Dbacks will trade most, or even all of their impactful players on expiring contracts. This old scout disagrees. More on that later. The Dbacks have four consequential players in the final year before they reach free agency. Those players include: Eugenio Suarez-3B-Age 34-$15M current salary 36 home runs, 86 RBIs, 2025 All Star Josh Naylor-1B-Age 28-$10.9M 11 homers, 58 RBIs Merrill Kelly-RHP-Age 36-$7M 9-5, 3.32 ERA, 21 starts Zac Gallen-RHP-Age 29-$13.5M 7-11, 5.58 ERA, 21 starts Without question, If made available, each of those players can fetch prospects that may add tremendous depth and length to the Dbacks organization. Or, the Dbacks could trade for veteran players. There could be several contending suitors in hot pursuit of each of the four. For example: ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: Eugenio Suárez #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks attends the 2025 MLB ... More All-Star Game red carpet at Truist Park on July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by) Eugenio Suarez Yankees, Cubs, Mariners, Red Sox, Brewers Each team above might pay dearly for a game-changing power threat like Suarez. He is the hottest hitter in baseball, having hit two home runs in consecutive games, and has six multi-home run games. PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 20: Josh Naylor #22 of the Arizona Diamondbacks gets ready in the batters ... More box against the St. Louis Cardinals at Chase Field on July 20, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by) Josh Naylor Red Sox, Yankees, Mariners. Naylor works tremendously hard at his craft. He takes extra batting practice every day. He constantly works on improving his fielding. An aggressive hitter, Naylor can get extremely hot, and carry a team with drives to the gap or bombs over the fence. Each of the three teams above would be a great fit for Josh Naylor. Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly throws against the Miami Marlins during the ... More first inning of a baseball game Friday, June 27, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Merrill Kelly Yankees, Cubs, Red Sox, Astros, Brewers, Blue Jays A very inexpensive (by comparison to others) and very capable, dependable starting pitcher, Kelly has an assortment of pitches in his repertoire that keep hitters off balance. When Kelly gets in a groove, he not only gives his team a chance to win, but he goes deeply into games, helping save the bullpen. A constant cramping problem from his past seems to have been resolved. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 25: Zac Gallen #23 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches during the fourth ... More inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on June 25, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by) Zac Gallen Yankees, Red Sox, Brewers, Cubs, Astros, Blue Jays Gallen is puzzling. He can be very good. He can be very meh! Gallen's inconsistency can give a manager heartburn. No longer an ace in this old scout's view, he's still an option in a contender's starting rotation. When Gallen nibbles at the corners, he loses command and starts getting his pitch count too high. He begins to walk hitters. Or yield home runs. The return for Gallen might not be as high as fans believe. Which Player(s) Do The Dbacks Trade? Several factors have to be considered. -The Dbacks have played this year with an unprecedented amount of injuries. It is likely many of those injured players could be back at some point next season. - The Dbacks have just received a tremendous boost from the Arizona Legislature that allows them to spend tax dollars received from team generated revenue for the renovation of Chase Field. In essence, money they would have to spend on renovations, can be used for other needs-such as payroll. - If the Dbacks deplete their roster of fan favorites like Suarez and Naylor, the fan base could react by not buying tickets, merchandise, and concessions. That cuts the amount of revenue the Dbacks receive from the tax legislation. - If they trade their best players, where do they find replacements for 2026, and beyond? Yes, they will likely get prospects in return. But prospects are prospects. Unproven. Untested. The difference between Triple-A and Major League Baseball is as wide as the Grand Canyon. -The $22.5M salary for pitcher Jordan Montgomery is coming off the books. This Old Scout's Prediction: The Dbacks need to field a competitive, exciting team to earn sales tax revenue from ticket sales, merchandise, and concessions. They have been plagued by injuries, which could be a non-issue next season. If they keep their team in place, they could clearly move up in the standings. The Dbacks have an exciting team, with a terrific manager in Torey Lovullo. This writer's prediction? The Dbacks will trade only Zac Gallen. The return may be shockingly low. The Dbacks offense needs Suarez and Naylor. The Dbacks pitching staff needs Merrill Kelly. The Dbacks can look for another starter. Possibly one comes back in a Gallen trade.
