MLB trade deadline 2025: Date, targets, latest rumors

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The MLB trade deadline is always a circled event on baseball’s calendar, with contenders trying to beef up their lineups or pitching staffs ahead of a potential postseason run. This year, teams are getting a head start instead of waiting until the last minute.

A flurry of action has already occurred in the days leading into the 2025 deadline. The New York Yankees, New York Mets, Toronto Blue Jays, and Detroit Tigers are the among the teams chasing a playoff spot to make recent moves. More are likely to join the fray over the next 24 hours with big-spending teams like the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox and Philaldelphia Phillies all expected to be buyers.

The wait is on to see if any of the starting pitchers or impact position players rumored to be available will actually be dealt (and which contenders improve their World Series chances the most). Here’s what to know about the 2025 MLB trade deadline, including the date and time, top candidates to be traded and the latest rumors and deals:

When is the MLB trade deadline?

The 2025 MLB trade deadline is set for 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 31.

MLB.com notes the date can change from season-to-season. The commissioner can set the deadline for any date between July 28 and August 3, depending on what conflicts with the fewest MLB games.

MLB trade deadline candidates

Here’s some of the top players who could be on the move ahead of Thursday’s deadline

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Starting pitchers: Sandy Alcantara (Marlins), Charlie Morton (Orioles), Edward Cabrera (Marlins), Merrill Kelly (D’backs), Zac Gallen (D’backs), Mitch Keller (Pirates), Shane Bieber (Guardians), Joe Ryan (Twins), Dylan Cease (Padres)
Relief pitchers: Ryan Helsley (Cardinals), Jhoan Duran (Twins), Griffin Jax (Twins), Raisel Iglesias (Braves), David Bednar (Pirates)
Hitters: 3B Eugenio Suarez (D’backs), OF Luis Robert (White Sox), OF Cedric Mullins (Orioles), OF Ramon Laureano (Orioles), 3B Nolan Arenado (Cardinals), OF Steven Kwan (Guardians), DH Marcell Ozuna (Braves).