{"id":812359,"date":"2026-07-19T15:19:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T15:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/812359\/"},"modified":"2026-07-19T15:19:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T15:19:18","slug":"mlb-trade-rumors-yankees-dodgers-fighting-over-catchers-skubal-gone-big-board-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/812359\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB Trade Rumors: Yankees &#038; Dodgers Fighting Over Catchers, Skubal Gone &#038; Big Board Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t<img width=\"780\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-2282647513-e1784465262210.jpg\" class=\"attachment-featured-image size-featured-image wp-post-image\" alt=\"Tarik Skubal\"   decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGetty\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>MLB Trade Rumors, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Tarik Skubal, Detroit Tigers, and more.<\/p>\n<p>M<a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">LB<\/a> trade rumors never sleep, especially in mid-July. The MLB Trade Deadline is just over two weeks away, and there is a lot happening to keep fans on their toes.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the latest rumors on this fine Sunday morning.<\/p>\n<p>With the <a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/cincinnati-reds\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cincinnati Reds<\/a> likely to be sellers this year, some reports have surfaced regarding Hunter Greene. Some believe he could be on the move. If teams strike out on the bigger names, they could come calling the Reds to inquire about an arm like Greene.<br \/>\nWhile there is much uncertainty occurring during this year\u2019s trade deadline, one thing that isn\u2019t uncertain is that Tarik Skubal is leaving the <a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/detroit-tigers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Detroit Tigers<\/a>. However, the only question is when. If the Tigers suddenly enter a slump over the next two weeks, he will certainly be traded. But if the opposite happens, Jon Heyman believes Skubal is as good as gone in free agency.<br \/>\nWith uncertainty surrounding Aaron Judge and the <a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/new-york-yankees\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New York Yankees<\/a>, it would be prudent for them to look at options to bolster their offense. Luis Garcia recently emerged as a name that teams are asking about; are the Yankees one of those teams? That remains to be seen.<br \/>\nSpeaking of the Yankees, they now have more competition in the catchers market. The <a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/los-angeles-dodgers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a> just had their top catcher, Will Smith, shut down due to a neck injury. Heyman speculates that they could target a depth catching option (someone like Luis Torrens), but it\u2019s the Dodgers, so expect the unexpected. For all intents and purposes, the Yankees are still in the mix for Ryan Jeffers if (and when) he becomes available.<\/p>\n<p>Now, onto the Big Board, which has been updated to include at least one player\/prospect from each team.<\/p>\n<p>MLB Trade Rumors: Wild Card Options<\/p>\n<p>With the recent wave of players discussing their no-trade clauses and players like Willson Contreras publicly stating they won\u2019t waive them, here is every player on the Big Board who has a trade clause.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/francisco-lindor\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Francisco Lindor<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/new-york-mets\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New York Mets<\/a> (Contract Details: Six years,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotrac.com\/mlb\/player\/_\/id\/14113\/francisco-lindor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external nofollow\"> $34.1 million AAV<\/a>). With the cat out of the bag that the Mets are exploring trading Lindor, they have lost some leverage. However, the Mets will be selling, and a change of scenery could benefit Lindor greatly. The Mets might need to eat some salary on his deal to make a trade work. However, recent reports suggest that a Lindor trade is more likely to happen in the offseason than at the trade deadline. Full no-trade clause.<\/p>\n<p>Willson Contreras, <a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/boston-red-sox\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Boston Red Sox<\/a> (Contract Details: Three years, $17.5 million AAV). The Red Sox are in a Wild Card position coming out of the All-Star Break, but that doesn\u2019t mean that some major players can\u2019t be traded. Contreras isn\u2019t massively overpaid, but he has no-trade protection. While that complicates a potential deal, it doesn\u2019t make it impossible. Teams can see for themselves what Contreras can offer, as he showcases his talents at the 2026 Home Run Derby. Full No-trade clause for 2026, 10-team no-trade list 2027-2028.<\/p>\n<p>Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins (Contract Details: 6 Years, $14,285,714 AAV). The Twins don\u2019t appear to want to trade Buxton. However, if push comes to shove and they are given an offer that they can\u2019t refuse, a trade could happen. Of all their assets, Buxton could give the Twins the kind of return they want.\u00a0Full no-trade clause for 2026, five-team trade list 2027-2028.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/bo-bichette\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bo Bichette<\/a>, New York Mets (Contract Details: Three years,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotrac.com\/mlb\/player\/_\/id\/19942\/bo-bichette\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external nofollow\"> $42 million AAV<\/a> with player opt-out after the first two years). The Mets are more than likely selling at this point. The opt-outs in Bichette\u2019s contract should make the Mets wary about keeping him. Bichette didn\u2019t just sign with them for the money; he wants to win.\u00a0Full no-trade clause.<\/p>\n<p>Mike Trout, <a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/los-angeles-angels\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Los Angeles Angels<\/a> (Contract Details: 5 years, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotrac.com\/mlb\/player\/_\/id\/8553\/mike-trout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external nofollow\">$35,541,667 million AAV<\/a>). The Angels are at the bottom of the barrel in the American League. They are one of five teams that make the most sense as sellers at this year\u2019s trade deadline. Trout holds the keys to his own destiny, as he has a full no-trade clause for the entirety of his contract. At this point, it\u2019s highly unlikely he gets moved, but if he does, the Phillies have the best shot at landing the slugger.\u00a0Full no-trade clause.<\/p>\n<p>MLB Trade Rumors: Ryan Jeffers Bidding War?<\/p>\n<p>Among MLB stars who could be moved, these players are at the top of the list. Competition for these stars will be stiff.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Tarik Skubal\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/tarik-skubal\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332876\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tarik Skubal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/detroit-tigers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Detroit Tigers<\/a> (Contract Details: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotrac.com\/mlb\/player\/_\/id\/26337\/tarik-skubal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external nofollow\">$32 million<\/a>, remainder of 2026). The Tigers would be foolish to go all the way to the offseason without trading Skubal. He is the best player available on the trade market and immediately upgrades every rotation across the league. The back-to-back Cy Young winner will command a haul in assets. Look to a contending team with deep pockets to make a play by the deadline if the Tigers\u2019 next couple of weeks go south. The Rays, Dodgers, Braves, and even the Phillies could be in the mix.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/mason-miller\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mason Miller<\/a>, San Diego Padres (Contract Details: Final year, $4 million). AJ Preller hasn\u2019t thrown cold water on trade rumors, leaving the door open for the Padres to be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline. Miller throws hard and is one of the league leaders in saves this year. Miller will be a difference-maker with whichever organization he is with once the dust settles.<\/p>\n<p>Sonny Gray, Boston Red Sox (Contract Details: 2 years remaining, $11 million this year, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotrac.com\/mlb\/player\/_\/id\/14331\/sonny-gray\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external nofollow\">$30 million in 2027<\/a>). Every team needs help with their pitching, which makes Gray an attractive option. Contenders are likely to show interest in Gray, but the teams with the deepest pockets will likely prevail, given the state of his contract. Nothing is imminent on a potential Gray trade, especially with the Red Sox\u2019 recent surge.<\/p>\n<p>Ryan Jeffers, Twins (Contract Details: Final year of deal, $6.7 million).\u00a0It looks like a bidding war could be brewing with the Yankees, Rays, Padres, and Red Sox all potentially in the mix for the best catcher on the market (as reported above). This puts the Twins in a great position to maximize the value of the return they get for the player.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Aroldis Chapman\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/albertin-chapman\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332898\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aroldis Chapman<\/a>, Boston Red Sox (Contract Details: Two years, $13 million with a mutual option for year two, conditional upon physical). Chapman could easily be considered a star player. However, at this stage of his career, he\u2019s an effective high-leverage reliever who will draw the interest of many teams. At this point, it\u2019s hard to tell whether Chapman will stay or be traded. That might depend a lot on how the Red Sox perform over the next 10 days.<\/p>\n<p>MLB Trade Rumors: Luis Garcia the Best Power Option<\/p>\n<p>Nearly every team competing for playoff position could use another bat. Here are some of the top bats available, whether they be power bats or high-contact hitters.<\/p>\n<p>Luis Garcia Jr, Washington Nationals (Contract Details: Final year, $6,875,000) The Nationals are a fringe team that is likely to become a seller once the time is right. Garcia is a player who immediately becomes the best power bat on the market. A bidding war can be expected.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Jarren Duran\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/jarren-duran\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332889\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jarren Duran<\/a>, Boston Red Sox (Contract Details: Final year, $7.7 million). The Red Sox may have missed their window to sell high on Duran. His stats are falling from last season\u2019s heights. Yet the fact remains that they have many outfielders, and the former All-Star would certainly garner interest from around the league.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"CJ Abrams\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/paul-abrams\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332887\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CJ Abrams<\/a>, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Washington Nationals\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/washington-nationals\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332872\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Washington Nationals<\/a>\u00a0(Contract Details: Final year, $4.2 million). He hits for average and for power, and he steals bases and drives in runs. Many teams will certainly look to the Nationals to acquire Abrams, as upgrades at the infield position are in high demand. However, the Nationals will want to keep him if no potential deal knocks their socks off. That will probably be easier than not, given the news that he will reportedly veto any trade (at least at this point).<\/p>\n<p>Jung Hoo Lee, San Francisco Giants (Contract Details: Four years remaining, $18.333 AAV). The 27-year-old is in the top five in MLB in batting average and strikeout rate, and he\u2019s carrying a slugging percentage over .450. Additionally, he can play all around the outfield. The Giants should get a good return if they move him.<\/p>\n<p>Corey Seager, <a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/texas-rangers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Texas Rangers<\/a> (Contract Details: Six years remaining, $32.5 million AAV). Right now, the Rangers\u2019 main priority is getting Seager healthy enough to help the team make a postseason run. However, Seager will gain the right to veto any deal once the season ends. That might be enough motivation for the team to sell on him before the player has that kind of power.<\/p>\n<p>Luis Arraez, San Francisco Giants (Contract Details: One year, $12 million). Everyone around the league knows what Arraez can bring to the table. He hits and rarely strikes out. Add to that his improved defensive metrics this season, and that\u2019s a recipe for selling high. Which is exactly what the Giants will (likely) look at.<\/p>\n<p>Matt Chapman, San Francisco Giants (Contract Details: Five years, $25.166 million AAV). The Giants are between a rock and a hard place when it comes to Chapman. He\u2019s been playing well and hitting well, but he is an aging player who is owed a lot of money. If the Giants are selling, he won\u2019t be an easy asset to move.<\/p>\n<p>MLB Trade Rumors: Solid Sluggers For Contenders<\/p>\n<p>If teams swing out on the top contact and power options, these players would be very valuable in their own right.<\/p>\n<p>Jeremy Pena, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Houston Astros\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/houston-astros\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332870\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Houston Astros<\/a> (Contract Details: Final year, $9.475 million). Pena is one of the best shortstops in the game right now. He has been a World Series MVP and an All-Star. The Astros should only move on if they can maximize their return on investment.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Seiya Suzuki\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/seiya-suzuki\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332896\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Seiya Suzuki<\/a>, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Chicago Cubs\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/chicago-cubs\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332868\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Cubs<\/a> (Contract Details: Final year, $19 million). If the Cubs are selling, they could find plenty of suitors for Suzuki\u2019s services. He can play in the outfield and has a productive bat to boot.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Isaac Paredes\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/isaac-paredes\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332877\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Isaac Paredes<\/a>, Houston Astros (Contract Details: Final year at $9.35 million, with a 2027 club option). The Astros have a team option on Paredes this offseason. This year, his numbers have been down, and that might warrant some trade consideration. He\u2019s still young, but Paredes is likely to be a fallback option for contending teams.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Lars Nootbaar\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/lars-nootbaar\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332886\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lars Nootbaar<\/a>, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"St. Louis Cardinals\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/st-louis-cardinals\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332860\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">St. Louis Cardinals<\/a> (Contract Details: Final year, $5.25 million). The Cardinals are set to rebuild if things go sideways during the season. If that\u2019s the way that things go, Nootbaar could see himself being dealt to a new team. He started the year injured, but has been solid since his season debut in June.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Matt Shaw\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/matthew-shaw\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332875\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Matt Shaw<\/a>, Chicago Cubs (Contract Details: Final year, $804,500). If the Cubs are interested in making a push for a starter, Shaw could very well find himself going the other way. Shaw is a utility infielder who could be on the outside looking in following the team\u2019s offseason additions.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Mickey Moniak\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/mckenzie-moniak\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332897\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mickey Moniak<\/a>, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Colorado Rockies\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/colorado-rockies\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332869\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Colorado<\/a><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Colorado Rockies\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/colorado-rockies\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332869\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Rockies<\/a> (Contract Details: Final year, $4 million). The Rockies have a new president of operations. With a new President comes new alliances, and Moniak could be left wanting. For teams inquiring, Moniak plays all outfield positions. This makes him an excellent target for teams that value versatility.<\/p>\n<p>Theo Gillen, <a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/tampa-bay-rays\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tampa Bay Rays<\/a> (Prospect). For the Rays to add some pieces to make them serious contenders at the deadline, they will need to trade away from their prospect stockpile. This is where Gillen comes in. He is an outfielder currently playing Double-A in the Rays system who has some power potential. Gillen is the top-ranked Rays prospect.<\/p>\n<p>Angel Genao, <a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/cleveland-guardians\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cleveland Guardians<\/a> (Prospect). The Guardians have a strong stable of prospects at their disposal in order to acquire the thing they desperately need: a right-handed bat or an outfielder. Their ideal target, of course, would possess both of those qualities.<\/p>\n<p>Eric Hartman, <a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/atlanta-braves\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Atlanta Braves<\/a> (Prospect). The Braves are looking to acquire an upgrade to their rotation, and they have been linked to Skubal. With that in mind, Hartman is the most likely candidate to get dangled in a potential deal for a starting pitcher.<\/p>\n<p>Spencer Horwitz, Pittsburgh Pirates. For the Pirates to make an upgrade, they will likely need to trade a position player rather than a prospect. Horwitz would be the most likely candidate.<\/p>\n<p>MLB Trade Rumors: Plenty of Rotation Options<\/p>\n<p>There are more pitchers on a team than any other position. Teams are always on the lookout for more help with their rotation, and this year is no exception.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Joe Ryan\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/joseph-ryan\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332882\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Joe Ryan<\/a>, Minnesota Twins (Contract Details: Two years, $6.1 million in 2026 and $13 million in 2027, with a mutual option that includes a $100,000 buyout). The next-best starting pitcher available is Ryan. If the Twins go into seller mode, Ryan is likely to go. However, some reports are more bullish about whether he moves by the deadline. Definitely a situation to keep your eyes on.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Reid Detmers\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/reid-detmers\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332893\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Reid Detmers<\/a>, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Los Angeles Angels\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/los-angeles-angels\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332861\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Los Angeles Angels<\/a> (Contract Details: Final year, $2.625 million). After spending a year in the bullpen, Detmers has returned to the rotation. He is one of the best hurlers in the league in punchouts, trailing only Cristopher Sanchez, Dylan Cease, and Jason Misiorowski. There is some uncertainty regarding the Angels\u2019 desire to rebuild if things go south. However, there are contending organizations that could offer attractive packages to acquire the southpaw.<\/p>\n<p>Luis Castillo, <a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/seattle-mariners\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Seattle Mariners<\/a>. The Mariners have made it known that they are willing to part with Castillo. Many injury-plagued rotations could be well-served to make a pitch to acquire Castillo. If they could add to their bullpen or acquire a right-handed batter with a Castillo deal, that would be the best-case scenario.<\/p>\n<p>Hunter Greene, <a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/cincinnati-reds\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cincinnati Reds<\/a>. In addition to moving on from expiring contracts, the Reds are looking to dangle Greene in order to fill their needs, particularly of young hitters with some term.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Casey Mize\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/casey-mize\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332890\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Casey Mize<\/a>, Detroit Tigers (Contract Details: Final year, $6.150 million). Mize is an underrated target for any team looking to bolster their rotation. He is on an incredibly attractive contract, has more strikeouts than innings pitched, and is limiting baserunners. Mize has an impressive arsenal of pitches with no weaknesses to speak of.<\/p>\n<p>Jose Soriano, Los Angeles Angels (Contract Details: Final year, $2.9 million). Soriano would be a high-risk, high-reward acquisition for any team looking for rotation help. He shows flashes of brilliance, while also struggling with control. Along with Detmers, he could be on the block if the Angels decide that the package is enticing enough.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Sandy Alcantara\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/sandy-alcantara\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332894\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sandy Alcantara<\/a>, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Miami Marlins\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/miami-marlins\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332865\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Miami Marlins<\/a> (Contract Details: Two years left, $17.3 million for 2026, $21 million in 2027 with a club option that includes a $2 million buy-out). The Marlins could be persuaded to trade away Alcantara. He\u2019s not an ace for a playoff-bound team, but he can be an ideal middle-rotation starter. The Marlins are now reportedly keeping Alcantara and operating as \u201cstrategic buyers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Foster Griffin\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/foster-griffin\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332881\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Foster Griffin<\/a>, Washington Nationals (Contract Details: Final year, $5.5 million). Griffin is signed to a very team-friendly contract and has been playing excellent baseball. He has incredible control of his pitching arsenal, which boasts seven different pitches.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Robbie Ray\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/robert-ray\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332884\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Robbie Ray<\/a>, San Francisco Giants (Contract Details: Final year, $25 million). Ray has been proving his worth as he prepares to enter free agency this offseason. A contending team that needs rotation depth could come calling to the Giants to see what it would take to get him off their hands.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Freddy Peralta\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/freddy-peralta\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332895\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Freddy Peralta<\/a>, New York Mets (Contract Details: Final year, $8 million). A modest salary and solid arsenal will make Peralta a solid target for teams leading up to the trade deadline. However, the Mets will be short on leverage, as he isn\u2019t having the same career year he did in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Tanner McDougal, <a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/chicago-white-sox\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago White Sox<\/a> (Prospect). The White Sox have two untouchable prospects, Caleb Bonemer and Braden Montgomery. However, because of their recent stockpiling of prospects, they have a plethora of options that would appeal to rebuilding teams. McDougal is a projected mid-to-end-of-rotation starter with a fastball that touches 101 MPH. Not only that, he has the size that many organizations like in their pitchers, standing 6-foot-5.<\/p>\n<p>Gage Wood, <a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/philadelphia-phillies\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Philadelphia Phillies<\/a> (Prospect). The Phillies need bullpen arms, something fierce. Wood is the most likely candidate to catch the eye of team. Would he be enough to help seal the deal? It depends on who the target is, but Wood alone might only be enough for a depth rental type. For any bigger name, they would likely need to sweeten the deal.<\/p>\n<p>MLB Trade Rumors: Reliever Market Has a Few Standouts<\/p>\n<p>Similarly to starting pitchers, relievers are always in high demand at the trade deadline. Adding the right reliever can make or break a team\u2019s regular season, or playoff run, for that matter. These players could be difference-makers for the right team.<\/p>\n<p>Luke Weaver, New York Mets (Contract Details: Two years, $11 million AAV). The Mets are selling off players, and Weaver could be one of them. He has played great this season, and outside of Miller and Chapman, would be the best reliever available on the market. For those reasons, the Mets would be doing themselves a disservice by not putting him on the market.<\/p>\n<p>Mark Leiter Jr, <a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/athletics\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Oakland Athletics<\/a> (Contract Details: Final Year, $2.85 million). The Athletics are still in contention for a Wild Card spot, but for how long? With some uncertainty there, and a weak reliever market, they could cash in for someone like Leiter.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Josh Hader\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/josh-hader\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332891\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Josh Hader<\/a>, Houston Astros (Contract Details: Three years, $19 million). The Astros are on the hunt for a Wild Card spot. Even so, given the state of the reliever market at this year\u2019s trade deadline, it would be foolish not to explore trading Hader. He might be expensive for what he brings, but if the Astros take calls on him, there will be a playoff-bound team willing to pay the price to get him.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Riley O&#039;Brien\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/riley-obrien\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332885\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Riley O\u2019Brien<\/a>, St. Louis Cardinals (Contract Details: Final year, $795,050). O\u2019Brien is a reliever who limits contact and shows flashes of an elite fastball. He doesn\u2019t require arbitration until 2028 and is controlled until 2030. A package of a few young prospects (or a prospect and a pick) could be enough to entice the Cardinals to part with this promising pitcher.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Bryan Abreu\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/bryan-abreu\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332879\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bryan Abreu<\/a>, Houston Astros (Contract Details: Final year, $5.85 million). One of the more likely pitchers to find a new home by the deadline is Abreu. He hasn\u2019t had the same results this year as in previous seasons. However, the Astros could consider a change-of-scenery trade to maximize their return on investment.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Ryan Helsley\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/ryan-helsley\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332888\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ryan Helsley<\/a>, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Baltimore Orioles\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/baltimore-orioles\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332871\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Baltimore Orioles<\/a> (Contract Details: Two years, $14 million per year with a Player Option for Year 2). While it\u2019s unlikely the Orioles would want to trade Helsley, never say never. Sure, the two parties agreed to a two-year pact this past offseason. That suggests they may look to trade other players away before they consider something involving Helsley.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Jeff Hoffman\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/jeffrey-hoffman\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332892\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jeff Hoffman<\/a>, Toronto Blue Jays (Contract Details: Two years, $11 million). While it\u2019s unlikely the Blue Jays will trade away Hoffman, he\u2019s the top candidate to be shipped out for an upgrade. With the emergence of Louis Varland, Hoffman\u2019s place on the team is uncertain. While John Schneider stands behind his reliever, don\u2019t be surprised if they give Hoffman a change of scenery and bring in another high-leverage reliever who has displayed more consistency with the ball.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Matt Strahm\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/mlb\/player\/matthew-strahm\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332878\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Matt Strahm<\/a>, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Kansas City Royals\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/mlb\/kansas-city-royals\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"332858\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kansas City Royals<\/a> (Contract Details: Final year, $7.5 million). Considering how Strahm\u2019s season has gone, it\u2019s not unreasonable to think the Royals would consider an upgrade. Even at 34 years old, he can still be a difference-maker in the late innings.<\/p>\n<p>Every MLB Team\u2019s Trade Deadline Assets &amp; Priorities<\/p>\n<p>Every team needs something this deadline. For sellers, it\u2019s to build towards the future; for buyers, it\u2019s to shore up strengths or directly address weaknesses.<\/p>\n<p>Toronto Blue Jays<br \/>\nNeeds: Starting pitcher.<br \/>\nTrade Chips: Arjun Nimmala, Gage Stanifer.<br \/>\nBaltimore Orioles<br \/>\nNeeds: Bullpen depth.<br \/>\nTrade Chips: Nate George, Ike Irish, Joseph Dzierwa, Trevor Rogers, Taylor Ward.<br \/>\nTampa Bay Rays<br \/>\nNeeds: Another slugger (preferably top of the order).<br \/>\nTrade Chips: Theo Gillen, Nathan Flewelling, Caden Bodine.<br \/>\nBoston Red Sox<br \/>\nNeeds: Right-handed batter.<br \/>\nTrade Chips: Kyson Witherspoon, Marcus Phillips.<br \/>\nNew York Yankees<br \/>\nNeeds: Catchers who can bat, infielders.<br \/>\nTrade Chips: Elmer Rodriguez.<br \/>\nCleveland Guardians<br \/>\nNeeds: Right-handed slugger, outfielders.<br \/>\nTrade Chips: Angel Genao.<br \/>\nKansas City Royals<br \/>\nNeeds: Young players with term.<br \/>\nTrade Chips: Michael Wacha, Daniel Lynch IV.<br \/>\nDetroit Tigers<br \/>\nNeeds: Right-handed batter, pitching prospects.<br \/>\nTrade Chips: Tarik Skubal, Casey Mize.<br \/>\nMinnesota Twins<br \/>\nNeeds: Relievers, starting pitchers.<br \/>\nTrade Chips: Joe Ryan, Ryan Jeffers, Walker Jenkins, Emmanuel Rodriguez, Kaelen Culpepper, Trevor Larnach.<br \/>\nChicago White Sox<br \/>\nNeeds: Pitchers.<br \/>\nTrade Chips: Prospects not named Caleb Bonemer &amp; Braden Montgomery.<br \/>\nLos Angeles Angels<br \/>\nNeeds: Young position players.<br \/>\nTrade Chips: Reid Detmers, Zach Neto<br \/>\nHouston Astros<br \/>\nNeeds: Left-handed hitting outfielders.<br \/>\nTrade Chips: A.J. Blubaugh.<br \/>\nOakland Athletics<br \/>\nNeeds: Pitchers.<br \/>\nTrade Chips: Tommy White, Shea Langeliers, Mark Leiter Jr.<br \/>\nSeattle Mariners<br \/>\nNeeds: Bullpen arm, right-handed hitter.<br \/>\nTrade Chips: Luis Castillo.<br \/>\nTexas Rangers<br \/>\nNeeds: High-leverage reliever, catching, rotation depth.<br \/>\nTrade Chips: Corey Seager, Jacob deGrom, Nathan Eovaldi (if they become sellers).<br \/>\nAtlanta Braves<br \/>\nNeeds: Starting pitcher.<br \/>\nTrade Chips: Eric Hartman<br \/>\nMiami Marlins<br \/>\nNeeds: Right-handed batter, high-leverage reliever.<br \/>\nTrade Chips: Braxton Garrett<br \/>\nNew York Mets<br \/>\nNeeds: Young starting pitcher.<br \/>\nTrade Chips: Freddy Peralta, Luke Weaver.<br \/>\nWashington Nationals<br \/>\nNeeds: Consistent bullpen arms.<br \/>\nTrade Chips: CJ Abrams.<br \/>\nPhiladelphia Phillies<br \/>\nNeeds: High-leverage relievers, outfielder.<br \/>\nTrade Chips: Gage Wood.<br \/>\nMilwaukee Brewers<br \/>\nNeeds: Starting pitcher with playoff pedigree.<br \/>\nTrade Chips: Luis Pena<br \/>\nSt. Louis Cardinals<br \/>\nNeeds: Workhorse starting pitcher.<br \/>\nTrade Chips: Lars Nootbaar.<br \/>\nChicago Cubs<br \/>\nNeeds: Pitchers.<br \/>\nTrade Chips: Matt Shaw.<br \/>\nPittsburgh Pirates<br \/>\nNeeds: High-Leverage reliever.<br \/>\nTrade Chips: Spencer Horwitz.<br \/>\nCincinnati Reds<br \/>\nNeeds: Young hitters with term.<br \/>\nTrade Chips: Hunter Greene.<br \/>\nArizona Diamondbacks<br \/>\nNeeds: First baseman.<br \/>\nTrade Chips: Michael Soroka.<br \/>\nLos Angeles Dodgers<br \/>\nNeeds: Starting rotation depth.<br \/>\nTrade Chips: Mike Sirota, Zyhir Hope, Eduardo Quintero, Charles Davalan, James Tibbs III (or any prospect not named Josue De Paula).<br \/>\nSan Francisco Giants<br \/>\nNeeds: Young arms with term.<br \/>\nTrade Chips: Luis Arraez.<br \/>\nSan Diego Padres<br \/>\nNeeds: Starting pitcher<br \/>\nTrade Chips: Mason Miller, Ethan Salas.<br \/>\nColorado Rockies<br \/>\nNeeds: Starting pitcher, all-around talent<br \/>\nTrade Chips: Jake McCarthy, Mickey Moniak, Jordan Romano, Antonio Senzatela, Jimmy Herget, Brennan Bernardino.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Getty MLB Trade Rumors, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Tarik Skubal, Detroit Tigers, and more. 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