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MLB Contenders Draw Trade Blueprints for July 31 Deadline

Tight division races, depleted rotations, offensive gaps have driven teams to prioritize pitching reinforcements to fill their most urgent roster holes.

Buster Posey speaks during a press conference at Oracle Park in San Francisco to announce that Devers has left the Boston Red Sox to join the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday June 17, 2025.
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - JULY 13: Ryan Helsley #56 of the St. Louis Cardinals delivers a pitch against the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning at Busch Stadium on July 13, 2025 in St Louis, Missouri.
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Overview

  • The Philadelphia Phillies are targeting right-handed and left-handed relievers plus a power outfielder to shore up their bullpen and lineup under president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski.
  • New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has highlighted the need for starting pitching depth, a power reliever, and a third baseman as the team prepares to negotiate deals before the deadline.
  • The New York Mets have regained rotation strength with Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea returning from injury but still seek relief help and lineup reinforcements to sustain their NL East push.
  • American League contenders such as the Detroit Tigers, Toronto Blue Jays, Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners are eyeing high-leverage relievers, additional starters and corner-infield upgrades to plug roster gaps.
  • The final 13 days of regular-season play will determine which clubs adopt buyer or seller stances as the 6 p.m. ET July 31 roster lock approaches.