The 2024 MLB trade deadline is just around the corner, and contending teams are deciding what they need to add before the clock hits 6 p.m. ET on July 30.
Could Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette leave the Toronto Blue Jays? Could Garrett Crochet, Luis Robert Jr. and Jazz Chisholm Jr. be traded to contending teams? And who among the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles and Philadelphia Phillies will go all-in to boost their hopes of reaching the 2024 World Series?
Whether your favorite club is looking to add or trade, or is somewhere in between, here's the latest information we're hearing, reaction to completed deals and what each team should know as trade season unfolds.
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Five trendy names you should know
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Randy Arozarena: The outfielder will attract a lot of interest, if the Rays decide to trade him.
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr.Will the Blue Jays begin a rebuild or keep their superstar(s)?
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Garrett Crochet: The pitcher everyone is talking about, but is he a starter or a reliever?
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Luis Roberto: Risk/reward outfielder who could be the biggest difference-maker on offense at this deadline
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Jack Flaherty: The right-handed starter shines with a one-year contract with the Tigers
MLB Trade Deadline Rumors
July 23 Updates
Players the Angels could trade: The Los Angeles Angels aren't viewed as prolific sellers like the Chicago White Sox, but they do have some players who are popular on the trade market. Carlos Estevez has what so many contenders are looking for: a dominant repertoire and experience closing games. The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox have closers in Clay Holmes and Kenley Jansen, respectively, but Estevez would give either of those teams someone who could take over the ninth inning if the closer was tired or on a roll.
The 31-year-old has allowed just 20 hits and five walks in 33 innings for a 2.45 ERA and has 19 saves. And he’s making a very affordable $6.75 million salary this year, meaning he would cost the acquiring team just over $2 million for the rest of the season. According to sources, the Angels are also listening to Tyler Anderson, who is under contract through the 2025 season; any team making a move for the All-Star lefty would have to be prepared to give up something substantial. Anderson has a 2.90 ERA in 20 starts. –Buster Olney
The Rays could be big protagonists next week: Tampa Bay could shed future salaries of Randy Arozarena and Zach Eflin in deadline deals. Eflin is entitled to $13 million next season, while Arozarena will receive a raise through the arbitration system, which currently pays him $8.1 million, especially if his numbers continue to improve as they have this month. –Jesse Rogers
Astros looking for rotation help: He The Houston Astros are interested in starting pitchers. They are probably not in the bidding for Garrett Crochet, but they have looked at both Chicago teams, including White Sox right-hander Erick Fedde and Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon. — Rogers
Who will the current champions get rid of? Some believe Texas could part ways with veteran players before the deadline, with Nathan Eovaldi being the biggest prize among several players who could leave in a restructure. David Robertson, Kirby Yates, Robbie Grossman and even Adolis Garcia could be eligible. –Rogers
Cubs reliever sparks interest: Chicago reliever Mark Leiter Jr. could be a hot name for teams in need of bullpen help. Since coming off the injured list earlier this month, he has retired all 16 batters he has faced, striking out 11 of them. Both New York teams are among his suitors. –Rogers
Two impact hitters on the Dodgers' radar: The Los Angeles Dodgers will be looking for high-impact talent on the trade front for the rest of this month. They will prioritize starting pitching, largely because of the uncertainty surrounding Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who has been out since mid-June with a rotator cuff strain. But they would also like to add a starting outfielder to join Teoscar Hernandez, deepening their lineup and allowing them to find the best platoon at their third outfield spot. The Dodgers have the depth and flexibility to target a corner outfielder or a center fielder. The two that fit best right now, according to people familiar with their thinking: Randy Arozarena and Luis Robert Jr. — Alden Gonzalez
Will the Dodgers find a suitable candidate for Paxton? A trade market desperate for starting pitchers gained an intriguing arm on Monday, when the Dodgers made the rather surprising decision to designate 35-year-old lefty James Paxton for assignment. Paxton was 8-2 with a 4.43 ERA and had made every start, but the Dodgers are activating Tyler Glasnow and Clayton Kershaw this week, with Bobby Miller and Walker Buehler expected to return to the rotation soon after. Basically, they didn’t think there would be room for Paxton. His underlying metrics aren’t great, either; he’s issued a NL-leading 48 walks in 89⅓ innings, and his chase rate and expected ERA are unfavorable. Still: It’s widely expected that the Dodgers can find a trade partner for Paxton in these next seven days. — Gonzalez
Why the Angels are a team to watch at the deadline: With the Los Angeles Angels so far out of the race, it’s obvious that pending free agents like closer Carlos Estevez, center fielder Kevin Pillar, infielder Brandon Drury and relievers Luis Garcia and Hunter Strickland will be available. The question rival executives are asking is: How do the Angels look in 2025? If they look competitive, then they could command a higher-than-expected asking price for outfielder Taylor Ward, utilityman Luis Rengifo and starting pitchers Tyler Anderson and Griffin Canning — controllable players through 2025 or 2026. If not, then those players can be acquired. The Angels would be wise to capitalize on the market and part with what would be some fairly coveted assets, even if it means resetting next year. But they’re always among the toughest teams to predict. — Gonzalez
July 22 Updates
How the Blue Jays are approaching the trade deadline: The Toronto Blue Jays have signaled to other teams that they intend to try to win in 2025 rather than go through a complete rebuild, and some other teams are interpreting this as an affirmation that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette, both eligible for free agency after 2025, will not be traded this summer. Two rival officials say their feeling is that the Jays would listen to offers for any player, but they would have to be overwhelmed. Toronto has indicated to other teams that it is ready to trade players who will be free agents at the end of this year, such as pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, catcher Danny Jansen and reliever Yimi Garcia, who may become one of the most sought-after names on this year’s market. Garcia was just activated from the injured list, and on Saturday, he struck out all three batters he faced in one inning of work against the Tigers. –Buster Olney
New York covers the commercial market: The New York Yankees are looking for help for the infield corners along with some pitching additions, including the bullpen, where closer Clay Holmes has struggled a bit over the past month. Both Tanner Scott of the Miami Marlins and Kyle Finnegan of the Washington Nationals could fit the bill. The Yankees could be close to “all-in,” meaning they're not ruling out any big names on the market, including Chicago White Sox starter Garrett Crochet. It also means they could be inclined to move one of their top prospects, such as Spencer Jones or Jasson Dominguez — if the deal is a success for the Yankees, that is. –Jesse Rogers
Chicago seems likely to negotiate: The Chicago Cubs told teams a couple of weeks ago that they would likely be willing to trade some of their veterans, but then a sweep of the Orioles in Baltimore before the All-Star break put that on hold. But they’re back in subtraction mode after losing a series at home to Arizona. Some of their relievers look desirable, with Hector Neris and Mark Leiter Jr. drawing the most interest. Neris has a team option for 2025 that converts to a $9 million player option if he makes 65 or more appearances. That could complicate a deal for him. On the position player front, Cody Bellinger’s finger injury and contract status also make a deal for him tricky, but not impossible. –Rogers
Fedde market could heat up: The Milwaukee Brewers have already added pitcher Aaron Civale, but they may not be done with the starting pitching market. White Sox pitcher Erick Fedde fills a need and is priced right. Signed for just $7.5 million for next season, he could interest several mid-market teams, such as the Brewers. The Cleveland Guardians are also in that category. –Rogers
