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Astros, Yankees, Guardians and Others Prepare Major Trade Deadline Moves

Front offices have zeroed in on left-handed power, rotation reinforcement plus infield upgrades to boost postseason rosters before July 31.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 18: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees swings at a pitch by Emmanuel Clase #48 of the Cleveland Guardians in the ninth inning during Game Four of the American League Championship Series at Progressive Field on October 18, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.
ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 18: Ronald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates hitting a home run during the first inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on June 18, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images)
Sep 27, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Frankie Montas (47) pitches in the first inning against the New York Mets at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images/File Photo
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 20: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox reacts with Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox after hitting a home run during the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.

Overview

  • Astros GM Dana Brown confirmed that adding a left-handed hitter is Houston’s top trade priority after Yordan Alvarez’s injury left their lineup the league’s most right-handed heavy.
  • The Yankees have centered their search on a third-base upgrade and right-handed power, with names like Eugenio Suárez and Isiah Kiner-Falefa emerging as leading candidates.
  • Guardians executives are weighing a bold offensive boost by targeting veterans such as Marcell Ozuna or Eugenio Suárez, potentially packaging closer Emmanuel Clase in a three-team deal to acquire a corner bat.
  • The Red Sox, just a half-game from the AL wild card, are set to shift into buyer mode and have discussed pursuing power hitters like Marcell Ozuna or rotation reinforcements such as Freddy Peralta.
  • Cubs insiders say the team is closing in on acquiring a young veteran starting pitcher and is also exploring options for a right-handed-hitting third baseman to stabilize their rotation and lineup.