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MLB Trade Deadline Closes With Top Aces Still on Market

Deadline buyers stocked their rosters with rental stars as top pitching names remained unclaimed.

Jul 28, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher David Bednar (51) delivers a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images/File Photo
Jul 25, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley (56) reacts after the Cardinals defeated the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jul 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Harrison Bader (12) reacts after hitting a single during the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Johnson-Imagn Images/File Photo
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Brock Stewart (61) delivers a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays during the seventh inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • The final hour saw the Padres land All-Star closer Mason Miller and lefty JP Sears, the Blue Jays add former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber, and the Yankees acquire two-time All-Star reliever David Bednar.
  • Late-inning arms dominated deadline activity as teams prioritized reinforcing their bullpens for the stretch run.
  • Despite widespread demand, high-profile pitchers such as Mitch Keller, Steven Kwan, Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly went unsold when the 6 p.m. EDT deadline passed.
  • Clubs weighed one-year rentals against trading controllable talent as they assessed remaining roster gaps.
  • Sellers leveraged expiring contracts and depth pieces to restock farm systems for the stretch run.