MLB trade deadline rumors: Live updates, news on Yankees, Mets, Phillies, more with notable names set to move

Mariners land Eugenio Suárez in biggest move yet

The Seattle Mariners have landed the most-coveted slugger of the MLB trade deadline. Eugenio Suàrez is heading back to Seattle as the M’s and Diamondbacks agreed to a trade on Wednesday night. Suàrez has 36 home runs this season, the most of any player traded at the deadline in MLB history.

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Eugenio Suárez trade: Mariners acquire deadline’s most-coveted slugger from Diamondbacks, per report

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Cubs add reliever Kittredge

The Cubs added to their bullpen with a late-night deal for Orioles reliever Andrew Kittredge, per reports. The veteran righty has a 3.56 ERA and 31 strikeouts in 30 1/3 innings this season for the Orioles. Kittredge, 35, is joining his fourth team in three seasons. He was with the Rays in 2023 and the Cardinals in 2024 before landing in Baltimore this season.

Red Sox adding Matz

The Red Sox are acquiring lefty reliever Steven Matz from the Cardinals, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. (The Cardinals are expected to fetch first baseman Blaze Jordan in return.)

Matz, 34, is an impending free agent who has tallied a 3.44 ERA (121 ERA+) and a 5.22 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 55 innings this season. Matz has, historically, been deployed as a starter. This year, however, he’s thrown those 55 innings across 32 appearances, with 30 of them coming out of the bullpen.

Astros pushing for Cease

The Astros now consider Padres right-hander Dylan Cease to be their “main target,” according to MLB’s Mark Feinsand.

The Astros, fresh off acquiring infielder Ramón Urías from the Orioles, would like to shore up their rotation. Cease, an impending free agent, is available since he would help the Padres create more financial wiggle room to make their own additions — including in the outfield.

It’s unclear if the Astros and Padres have gained any momentum toward a deal at this point.

Astros add infielder

The Astros are obtaining veteran infielder Ramón Urías from the Orioles, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. (The Orioles will reportedly receive minor-league pitcher Twine Palmer.)

Urías, 31, is under team control through the 2026 season. This year, he’s hit .248/.300/.388 (93 OPS+) with eight home runs in 77 games. His contributions have been worth an estimated 1.4 Wins Above Replacement, per Baseball Reference’s calculations.

Urías figures to see action at third base during Isaac Paredes’ absence.  

Keller might stay?

Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller, one of the top trade candidates on the market, is reportedly not a given to move before the deadline, according to The Athletic. Rather, the Pirates are reportedly likely to hold onto him, barring a change of heart over the next day.

Keller is in the second year of a five-year extension, meaning the Pirates can take their time finding a deal if they so desire.

Reds add starter

The Reds and Rays are in agreement on a trade for impending free agent and righty starter Zack Littell in Cincy. The teams announced the terms, with the Reds sending righty Brian Van Belle and lefty Adam Serwinowski to Tampa Bay. ESPN’s Jeff Passan adds that it’s part of a larger three-team deal involving the Dodgers:

Littell, the second notable addition of the day for the Reds after picking up third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes, has amassed a 3.72 ERA (110 ERA+) and a 5.00 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 128 innings to date. He’s allowed three earned runs or fewer in 18 of 22 starts this season. Littell started on Wednesday, meaning his Reds team delay will have to take place next time through the rotation.

Tigers add reliever

The Tigers announced they’ve obtained veteran right-hander Rafael Montero from the Braves for minor-league infielder Jim Jarvis.

Montero, 34, is sporting a 5.40 ERA and a 1.70 strikeout-to-walk ratio after making 39 combined appearances between the Astros and Braves. 

Cubs add Soroka

The Cubs have added veteran right-hander Mike Soroka in a trade with the Nationals, per ESPN’s Jesse Rogers.

Soroka, 28 in a matter of days, is an impending free agent who started 16 times for the Nationals. He compiled a 4.87 ERA (82 ERA+) and a 3.63 strikeout-to-walk ratio.

Soroka figures to join the Cubs rotation, which has needed help since Justin Steele went down for the year.

Padres are big-game hunting

The Padres continue to pursue outfielders Steven Kwan (Cleveland) and Jarren Duran (Boston), as well as relief pitcher Mason Miller (Athletics), according to The Athletic.

AJ Preller, ever aggressive, has been known to be casting a wide net for offensive help. At the same time, he was already reportedly rebuked by the Red Sox earlier this summer when he attempted to land Duran for a package that included right-hander Dylan Cease and catching prospect Ethan Salas. It’s unclear if anything has changed that makes a deal more likely (though Boston has gotten better since then).

Miller, meanwhile, is a new inclusion to the Padres’ rumored targets. He’s under team control through the 2029 season, giving the A’s ample reason to ask for a big return.

Pair of AL West contenders in on Castro

The field of suitors for Twins’ utility man Willi Castro includes, but doesn’t appear to be limited to, the Astros and Mariners, per the New York Post.

The 28-year-old Castro is hitting .245/.335/.407 with 15 doubles, two triples, 10 homers, 27 RBI, 48 runs and nine stolen bases this season. He’s seen time at, from most innings to least, left field, second base, right field, third base, shortstop and even logged an inning both in center field and on the mound. 

The Angels have gone into add mode

The Los Angeles Angels have changed course. They were all set to be sellers and instead acquired two relievers — Andrew Chafin and Luis García — on Wednesday and have decided to be buyers, confirms R.J. Anderson of CBS Sports. 

The possibility remains that the Angels either change course again or still sell off a veteran like closer Kenley Jansen, but the overall goal here is to stick around in contention. 

The Angels entered play Wednesday at 53-55, which is eight games out in the AL West, but it’s just four back of the third AL wild card.

Phillies’ plan after Duran

POBO Dave Dombrowski pulled off a huge trade when he acquired Jhoan Duran Wednesday, but don’t expect more bullpen additions, he told reporters (via MLB.com). The Phillies are, however, still looking for a bat, he said. They’ve been linked to several outfielders, including White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr.

Suárez market includes at least three teams

One of the biggest names thought to be available this trade deadline is Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez. Three suitors known to still be in on him are the Cubs, Mariners and Tigers, reports MLB Network.

Suárez was hit with a pitch in the hand earlier this week, but returned to the D-backs lineup on Wednesday and went 1 for 4 with a double. He’s hitting ..248/.320/.576 with 36 home runs and 87 RBI this season. It is his sixth 30-home run season in the majors and his career is 49 (2018 with the Reds).

He would be an upgrade at third base for all three teams here and several others in contention. It’s just a matter of which teams wins the bidding.  

Ryan Helsley trade grades

Ryan Helsley trade grades: Mets get ‘A’ for huge bullpen upgrade with closer, Cardinals return holds promise

R.J. Anderson

Newcomb market has ‘traction’

There’s some “traction” in the market for A’s left-handed reliever Sean Newcomb, reports MLB Network. There’s a chance he could become one of those lesser-name relievers with a big impact down the stretch. A former top-25 prospect (as a starter), Newcomb has found success out of the bullpen with the Athletics. He started the year as a starter/reliever for the Red Sox, but the A’s acquired him in late May and he’s since appeared in 20 outings. He has a 2.40 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 32 strikeouts against seven unintentional walks in 30 innings in that stretch. 

Jhoan Duran trade grades

Jhoan Duran trade grades: Phillies get ‘A’ in deal for flame-throwing closer, Twins betting on young catcher

R.J. Anderson

Mets not done yet?

David Stearns has revamped the bullpen in the last few days, but it doesn’t sound like he’s taking Thursday off. The Mets are still looking for a bat, according to MLB.com. They’ve largely been connected to center fielders so far, but there’s room for improvement at multiple spots.

Mets finalizing deal for All-Star closer

Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley is headed to New York as the NL East contenders continue to turn over their bullpen at the deadline.

Mets trade for Ryan Helsley: New York bulk up bullpen with electric Cardinals closer

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Tyler Rogers trade grades

For more on the Mets’ pickup, R.J. Anderson breaks down the deal with the Giants

Tyler Rogers trade grades: Why Mets didn’t actually overpay for Giants reliever in MLB deadline deal

R.J. Anderson

Phillies trading for top reliever

With their eyes on the NL East title, the Phillies are reportedly acquiring ace Twins closer Jhoan Duran.

Phillies trade for Jhoan Duran: NL East contenders acquire star Twins closer in deadline deal

Mike Axisa

Correa dismisses trade rumors

Deadline eve was abuzz earlier when multiple reports had it that the Astros might be eyeing a reunion with infielder Carlos Correa of the Twins. The Twins are likely going to sell at some level before the deadline ends, but the complications of moving Correa’s contract, which includes a large remaining commitment and a no-trade clause, are substantial. 

Correa himself pushed back against the idea on Wednesday. Here’s what he told reporters, including The Athletic’s Dan Hayes: “That’s not something I think is serious right now. We’ll see where everything goes. But my goal has always been to be here and win here. I’ve been talking to (GM Derek Falvey) and (manager Rocco Baldelli) and I’ll be ready for the next series.”

Correa leaves the door cracked a bit, yes, but that mostly sounds like a player who doesn’t expect to be asked to approve a trade back to Houston or anywhere else.  

Mariners add lefty reliever

The Mariners have traded for left-handed relief pitcher Caleb Ferguson, per ESPN. The 29 year old has appeared in 45 games for the Pirates this season, having posted a 3.74 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 34 strikeouts against 12 unintentional walks in 43 ⅓ innings. He has held left-handed hitters to a .167/.257/.182 slash line this season. 

Prior to this deal, Gabe Speier was the only left-hander in the Mariners’ bullpen, so there was a clear need here to grab some southpaw depth.

The return for the Pirates is Class-A starting pitcher Jeter Martinez, according to MLB.com. Martinez has a 6.18 ERA and 1.61 WHIP in 62 ⅔ innings this season.

Giants willing to trade Verlander

Now that the Giants are fading quickly from contention and undertaking what appears to be a light sell, does Justin Verlander want out? The Giants are willing to accommodate the future Hall of Famer if that’s the case, MLB Network reports. That’s not to say there will be much of a market for him. The 42-year-old Verlander this season has put up an ERA+ of 85 in 18 starts with one of the worst K/BB ratios of his career. Maybe he could fill a back-of-the-rotation role for a contender, but he’s probably not much more than that at this late hour of his career. 

Mariners in on Duran

The Mariners are “making a play” for Twins closer Jhoan Duran, according to the New York Post. Interestingly, the report also notes that the expectation is that Duran will be traded today, July 30, instead of happening on deadline day. 

Duran would be an asset in any bullpen. He has a 2.01 ERA with 53 strikeouts in 49 ⅓ innings this season. The Mariners have an All-Star closer in Andrés Muñoz in addition to a stellar setup man right now in Matt Brash, but having a group of bullpen aces is surely an enticing thought. 

More Giants relievers on the block?

The Giants appear to be set to drive in the Seller’s Lane at this year’s deadline. San Fran, 54-54 and five games out of a playoff spot, is trading reliever Tyler Rogers to the Mets. And the Giants probably aren’t done. 

NBC Sports Bay Area reports that the team has also made Camilo Doval available in trade talks. Doval, an All-Star in 2023, has looked closer to his peak self this year after struggling in 2024. In 46 appearances in 2025, the righty owns a 3.15 ERA, 1.204 WHIP and a 9.3 K/9 mark. Doval walks a lot of guys (24 free passes in 45 ⅔ innings), but would slot in to the back end of a lot of contender’s bullpens.

Trade candidate Mullins is hot

Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins is a free agent after this season and his name has been swirling around the rumor mill. He’s swinging a hot bat right now for any team looking to try and strike here at the right time. In his last 15 games before Wednesday, Mullins was 15 for 49 (.306) with five doubles, two homers and eight RBI. Wednesday, he went 2 for 4 with a double. 

After the game, Mullins said (via MLB.com), “In terms of my legacy here, I just wanted to leave it all out there. I try to play hard every single day, regardless of the results.”

Mets add Giants reliever

The struggling Giants are willing to part with relievers, and the Mets have taken advantage. New York has acquired veteran right-handed reliever Tyler Rogers, the team announced Wednesday. Rogers, 34, has enjoyed a standout season with San Fran. In an MLB-leading 53 appearances, he’s put up an ERA of 1.80 with 38 strikeouts against just four walks. For his career, Rogers has an ERA+ of 145 across parts of seven seasons. He’s eligible for free agency this coming offseason.

Heads up: Gore was shelled again today

Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore has generated a lot of buzz as a potential trade candidate in the last week or so. He’s an All-Star lefty with a huge strikeout rate and two years of team control left after this season, so, naturally, a lot of teams started salivating at the prospect of adding Gore. 

He is pitching terribly right now, though. Looping in his outing today (5 ⅓ IP, 8 H, 6 ER), Gore now has a 5.89 ERA in his last seven starts. In his first start out of the All-Star break, he gave up eight runs in 2 ⅓ innings. He only gave up one run on one hit last time, but he walked six in five innings. And then the outing today happened. 

Gore now has a 3.80 ERA and 1.29 WHIP on the season. 

Red Sox interested in D-backs pitchers

The Red Sox have “shown some interest” in both Merrill Kelly and Zac Gallen of the Diamondbacks, reports WEEI. 

The Diamondbacks are clear sellers right now while both Kelly and Gallen are free agents at the end of the season. The Red Sox, who sit in second place in the AL wild card race, are currently using a rotation of Garrett Crochet, Lucas Giolito, Brayan Bello and Walker Buehler.

Kelly is 9-6 with a 3.22 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 128 ⅔ innings. Basically, it looks similar to his last two fully healthy seasons (2022 and 2023) if not even better.  

Gallen is having a down year. The 2023 NL starter in the All-Star Game (the same year he finished third in Cy Young voting) has a 5.60 ERA and 1.35 WHIP this season. He’s had issues with walks and, especially, home runs (an NL-high 23 in 127 innings). The pedigree might be enough to convince prospective buyers to take a shot, though.