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Contenders Position for July 31 MLB Trade Deadline as Buyers and Sellers Emerge

Red Sox’s blockbuster Devers swap has prompted teams from Houston to Chicago to outline specific trade needs.

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

  • Houston Astros GM Dana Brown confirmed acquiring a left-handed hitter is the club’s top priority to address a lineup imbalance without Yordan Alvarez.
  • The New York Yankees are exploring deals for veteran third baseman Alex Bregman and a back-end relief arm to revive a cold offense and strengthen their bullpen.
  • Boston Red Sox, fresh off trading Rafael Devers to the Giants, are being linked to potential acquisitions of Marcell Ozuna and starter Freddy Peralta for controllable talent.
  • Chicago Cubs insiders report the team is nearing a trade for a veteran starting pitcher and may also target a right-handed hitting third baseman to solidify their rotation and infield.
  • Potential sellers such as the Arizona Diamondbacks and Baltimore Orioles hold multiple expiring contracts—including Zac Gallen, Eugenio Suárez and Cedric Mullins—that contenders are monitoring.