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Contenders Intensify Trade Talks as MLB Deadline Looms

Securing a left-handed power bat to offset injuries ranks as the top agenda item for trading contenders before the July deadline

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.
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.
TORONTO, ON - JUNE 19: Lourdes Gurriel Jr. #12 and Josh Naylor #22 of the Arizona Diamondbacks look on from the dugout as their team plays the Toronto Blue Jays in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on June 19, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - MARCH 5: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox reacts in the dugout before a Grapefruit League game against the Tampa Bay Rays at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida on March 5, 2025.

Overview

  • Astros GM Dana Brown said adding a left-handed hitter is the club’s primary trade focus after Yordan Alvarez’s injury created a platoon imbalance.
  • Yankees are exploring trades for Eugenio Suárez and Isiah Kiner-Falefa and may pursue Alex Bregman if the Red Sox decide to shop him.
  • After sending Rafael Devers to San Francisco, the Red Sox have identified right-handed power bats such as Marcell Ozuna and Ryan O’Hearn as replacements for his production.
  • Guardians insiders argue for a break from cautious deadline strategy, targeting veteran power corner bats like Suárez, Ozuna or Adolis García to lift a sputtering offense.
  • The Phillies have highlighted the need for a natural right-handed outfielder to improve matchups against left-handed starters and strengthen their batting order.