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As the MLB trade deadline approaches, teams are in a flurry of activity assessing their strategies. Notable trades involve the Houston Astros looking to acquire Sandy Alcantara, while the Seattle Mariners pursue Eugenio Suárez. The Los Angeles Angels bolster their bullpen with veteran relievers, and the Chicago Cubs address injury concerns by adding Michael Soroka. The trade market heats up with various teams looking to strengthen their squads for a playoff push, making this a pivotal moment in the season for many franchises.
City: Major League Baseball (MLB) teams are in a flurry of activity as the 2025 trade deadline approaches, which is set for Thursday at 6 p.m. ET. The urgency has prompted teams to assess their positions and make last-minute decisions on whether to be buyers, sellers, or hybrids in the trade market.
The Houston Astros are showing interest in acquiring notable players such as Sandy Alcantara from the Miami Marlins and Dylan Cease from the San Diego Padres, but they face the risk of being outbid as other teams emerge as contenders. Meanwhile, the Seattle Mariners are actively pursuing Eugenio Suárez, who is highly valued for his power hitting, having achieved 36 home runs this season. As part of their efforts, they are also considering Ben Williamson as a defensive replacement option.
In other developments, the Los Angeles Angels, currently four games behind in the AL wild card race, have acquired veteran relievers Andrew Chafin and Luis García to strengthen their bullpen. The Boston Red Sox are looking to enhance their roster by seeking to acquire Suárez for the first base position. The St. Louis Cardinals have made a notable trade by sending left-handed reliever Steven Matz to the Red Sox as well, as Matz is in the final year of his contract.
The Chicago Cubs made a strategic move by adding right-hander Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals to their rotation, addressing injury concerns. On the same day, brothers Taylor and Tyler Rogers were traded, creating a unique narrative in the frenzy of trades. The ongoing trade speculation includes players like Rafael Montero and several Braves relievers, who could also be on the move before the deadline.
The San Diego Padres are actively pursuing outfielders such as Jarren Duran, Steven Kwan, and closer Mason Miller from the Athletics. In parallel, the New York Yankees have completed a trade for outfielder Austin Slater from the Chicago White Sox, which appears to be a marginal move aimed at strengthening their roster depth.
As the deadline looms, the Pittsburgh Pirates are leaning towards retaining right-hander Mitch Keller, despite Keller being identified as a top trade candidate. Meanwhile, the New York Mets have successfully added Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley to their bullpen, while maintaining their top prospects. They have also shown interest in pitching prospect MacKenzie Gore, although he has struggled in recent performances.
In a noteworthy trade, the Minnesota Twins have sent closer Jhoan Durán to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for right-hander Mick Abel and catching prospect Eduardo Tait. The Milwaukee Brewers are exploring options to bolster their squad for a playoff push, with several teams expressing interest in their players.
As the 2025 trade deadline approaches, the spotlight remains on key players like Eugenio Suárez, Dylan Cease, and Sandy Alcantara, who are among the most sought-after names in the league. The next few days are set to be pivotal as teams finalize their strategies and roster adjustments in hopes of improving their chances as the season heats up.
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- USA Today: Eugenio Suárez Trade Details
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- NBC Sports: Phillies Acquire Closer Jhoan Duran
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