#mlb-trade-deadline

#mlb-trade-deadline

Josh Naylor's trade to the Seattle Mariners will enhance their lineup, despite concerns over his offensive output potential in T-Mobile Park, known as a challenging hitting environment.

Merrill Kelly has established himself as one of the league's more reliable starters, with multiple three-win seasons since returning from Korea and pitching a total of 122 innings with a 3.32 ERA in 2024.

The Cincinnati Reds have been a sleeper team, currently in fourth place in the National League Central, but only 2 1/2 games back in the Wild Card race at 50-47.

Eugenio Suárez was hit on the hand by a pitch in the All-Star Game, but X-rays were negative, indicating he dodged a serious injury.

"Mitch Keller has exceeded 30 outings for three straight seasons and is on pace for another career year with an above average ERA of 3.58 and a 3.40 FIP."

Josh Bell began the 2025 season poorly, hitting .151 with a .526 OPS in April, raising concerns about his performance as a free agent signing.

The Minnesota Twins are seeing strong interest from teams including the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers for their relievers Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax.

While a deal between the Cubs and White Sox this season likely wouldn't match the Jose Quintana and Craig Kimbrel trades of yesteryear, it still could help the Cubs solidify their postseason ahead of the postseason.

Even if they're close to contending, the Brewers may be motivated to move Hoskins to save the $4 million buyout on a 2026 mutual option that is unlikely to be exercised.