1 Move for Every MLB Team Before the 2024 Trade Deadline

1 Move for Every MLB Team Before the 2024 Trade Deadline0 of 30

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A slew of MLB trades have already been made, but playoff contenders still have time to make a move before Tuesday’s trade deadline.

Additionally, this time of year is great for rebuilding or retooling clubs to stock up on young talent, if they are willing to move established pieces.

With the clock ticking down toward Tuesday’s 6 p.m. ET deadline, here are trades that would allow each team to improve either in 2024 or beyond.

Arizona Diamondbacks1 of 30

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Trade: Diamondbacks acquire LHP Trevor Rogers from Marlins

The Diamondbacks already acquired reliever A.J. Puk from the Marlins, and as they wait for both Merrill Kelly and Eduardo Rodríguez to come off the injured list, it could make sense for the two teams to strike another deal.

Since Rogers was an All-Star and NL Rookie of the Year runner-up in 2021, he has a 4.92 ERA and 4.36 FIP over 48 starts. For a Marlins franchise that’s been allergic to spending since its inception, he’s going to be an obvious non-tender candidate in the winter. So President of Baseball Operations Peter Bendix would probably prefer to get some sort of return for him now for optics purposes, even if it proves just to be a warm body.

The Diamondbacks rotation has been hit hard by injuries this season, and Rogers would probably be a better option to start for the Snakes right now than Yilber Díaz. If the Diamondbacks can get Rogers back on track, great, he can’t become a free agent until after the 2026 season. If not, they could just non-tender him in the offseason.

Atlanta Braves2 of 30

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Trade: Braves acquire RHP Frankie Montas from Reds

With Max Fried set to hit free agency after the season and the possibility that Charlie Morton retires, the Braves would be an ideal landing spot for a controllable pitcher. Of course, that would require giving up a fairly significant prospect package, and on a team that’s been crushed by injuries President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos might prefer to spread the wealth and make multiple moves.

Montas has been inconsistent this season with the Reds, posting a 5.01 ERA across 19 starts. However, he’s only a few seasons removed from being an effective starter for the Oakland Athletics and wouldn’t cost much to acquire. For a Braves team trying to make sure they hold onto a playoff spot, taking a flier on Montas wouldn’t hurt. Who knows, maybe he ends up catching fire and is the No. 4 starter in a seven-game postseason series.

Baltimore Orioles3 of 30

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Trade: Orioles acquire LHP Garrett Crochet from White Sox

According to Jon Heyman of The New York Post, Crochet may ultimately stay put until the offseason, considering he would like an extension to pitch in October. But if there was a team in position to A) move the necessary prospects to acquire Crochet and B) sign him to a long-term deal to ensure he pitches in the postseason, the Orioles are probably it.

Even if Jackson Holliday is off the table, the Orioles still have one of the best farm systems in baseball. Signing Crochet to an extension would also assure they still have a frontline starter should AL Cy Young candidate Corbin Burnes depart in free agency.

After acquiring Zach Eflin, the Orioles might also be best served convincing Crochet — once extended, of course — to pitch out of the bullpen for the rest of the season. Baltimore could use another late-game option beyond Craig Kimbrel, Yennier Canó and Seranthony Domínguez.

Boston Red Sox4 of 30

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Trade: Red Sox reacquire DH/IF Justin Turner from Blue Jays

Could Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow go back to the well with the division-rival Blue Jays after acquiring catcher Danny Jansen and bring back veteran Justin Turner? It would be a minor addition that allows a Red Sox team currently in playoff position to upgrade without mortgaging the future.

At 39, Turner is nearing the end. But he still has a .793 OPS against left-handed pitching this season. He wanted to return to Boston after opting out of the second year of his deal in the winter. As it turns out, the Red Sox could use him for the remainder of the 2024 season, getting him at-bats at both DH and first base.

Chicago Cubs5 of 30

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Trade: Cubs trade Héctor Neris to Royals

The Cubs are in a bit of a weird position because they’re in last place in the NL Central. Short of shopping Justin Steele, Shota Imanaga, or Ian Happ, they don’t have many pieces that would excite contenders. Former NL MVP Cody Bellinger’s complicated contract would make it very difficult to move.

They also don’t seem inclined to tear the team down considering they just acquired All-Star infielder Isaac Paredes in a trade with the Rays.

So President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer may opt for a relatively small sale that includes someone like Neris. Perhaps they’ll get lucky on a lottery ticket in return, as the Royals did in getting back ace Cole Ragans for Aroldis Chapman last summer.

Chicago White Sox6 of 30

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Trade: White Sox get more young talent from Orioles in Garrett Crochet trade

First-year General Manager Chris Getz may find more success in shopping both Crochet and center fielder Luis Robert Jr. in the offseason. But it sure would be deflating for White Sox fans to leave the trade deadline more than 50 games below .500 without having even obtained any potential building blocks for the future.

Crochet is pitching as well as any starter in baseball right now, and if the White Sox don’t plan to build with him, his health history makes it wise to maximize the return for the star lefty as soon as possible.

Even if former No. 1 overall pick Jackson Holliday is off the table, C/1B Samuel Basallo, corner infielder Coby Mayo and outfielder Enrique Bradfield Jr. are the types of massive pieces who could be at the forefront of a trade package for Crochet.

Cincinnati Reds7 of 30

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Trade: Reds trade RHP Frankie Montas to Braves

Sometimes, you’re the Detroit Tigers, and you hit on bounce-back deals with Jack Flaherty. Other times, you’re the Reds, who have gotten a disappointing return on their one-year, $16 million deal with Montas, who has a 5.01 ERA across 19 starts.

The Reds are certain to decline their half of a $20 million mutual option for 2025. Rather than waiting to do that, President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall could find a trade partner with the Braves. Atlanta’s pitching, like the rest of their roster, has been crushed by injuries this year. Given how Montas has pitched this season, getting back a lower-level minor leaguer for him would be an acceptable return for the Reds.

Cleveland Guardians8 of 30

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Trade: Guardians acquire LHP Yusei Kikuchi from Blue Jays

The Guardians could also be an interesting landing spot for Montas. But taking a flier on a struggling pitcher like Montas shouldn’t be the move for a Guardians team that has serious questions in their starting rotation. Even with an impressive offense and the league’s best bullpen, it’s hard to imagine going into a postseason series with Tanner Bibee and Ben Lively as your top two starters.

It can be argued that given that the Guardians have played as well as any team in the American League this season, they should aim even higher than Kikuchi, who is a rental that projects more as a No. 3 starter in a postseason rotation. But it’s fair to be skeptical that they will be willing to make a larger investment, both financially and in terms of prospect capital.

Kikuchi has a 4.75 ERA over 22 starts this season for the Blue Jays, but both his 3.98 expected ERA and 3.64 FIP suggest he’s been unlucky. He’s a rental that the Guardians could likely acquire without touching their top seven or so prospects, and feel like they made a real improvement to their starting rotation.

Editor’s Note: According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Kikuchi was traded to the Houston Astros on Monday.

Colorado Rockies9 of 30

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Trade: Rockies trade RHP Cal Quantrill to Brewers

Quantrill has had a bounce-back season in his first campaign with the Rockies, pitching to a 4.09 ERA over 114.1 innings. Common sense tells you, though, that the more starts he makes at Coors Field, the more likely he is to hit a wall. His 4.47 expected ERA and 4.69 FIP also suggest that the Rockies would be wise to sell high on Quantrill.

Because Quantrill has one remaining year of arbitration eligibility, the Rockies could hold onto him and position him as their Opening Day starter in 2025. But it just feels like if Colorado holds onto Quantrill now, they’ll regret it in a year.

Detroit Tigers10 of 30

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Move: Tigers don’t trade LHP Tarik Skubal

This isn’t a trade, but it needs to be said — short of getting back Jackson Holliday from the Orioles, the Tigers shouldn’t trade Skubal. It shouldn’t really even be a consideration. Skubal was an All-Star for the first time this year and is at the forefront of the AL Cy Young Award race. Detroit should be building around him.

Tigers President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris needs a renewed commitment by CEO Christopher Ilitch to spending. This team needs to add a few impact veterans to a roster that includes quite a bit of young talent. If they get a good trade return for Jack Flaherty and hit on a couple of veteran free agents who improve their lineup, Detroit could compete for a wild-card spot in 2025. That is if Skubal remains atop their starting rotation.

Houston Astros11 of 30

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Trade: Astros acquire RHP Chris Bassitt from Blue Jays

Given that the Blue Jays seem intent on keeping most of their players under contract for 2025 or beyond, this may prove to be wishful thinking. Bassitt is due to make $22 million next season in the final campaign of a three-year, $63 million deal. Any acquiring team would also have to navigate around Bassitt’s eight-team no-trade clause.

But as the Astros try to make another deep playoff run in 2024, the stability of Bassitt makes a ton of sense for a starting rotation that’s been hit hard by injuries this year. And given that 41-year-old Justin Verlander’s future beyond this year is unclear and that both José Urquidy and Cristian Javier will still be recovering from Tommy John surgery, having a sure thing in Bassitt under contract would be a wise investment for Houston general manager Dana Brown.

Kansas City Royals12 of 30

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Trade: Royals acquire DH/OF Brent Rooker from Athletics

As the Royals attempt to reach the postseason for the first time since 2015, general manager J.J. Picollo needs to upgrade a lineup that is overly reliant on All-Stars Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez to carry the load. Adding in Rooker—who homered 30 times last year and may approach 40 this season—would certainly do that.

Rooker is more of a DH but can play left field on occasion as well. The Royals may need to surrender a top-five prospect to land Rooker, but considering how much they need another big bat and that he can’t become a free agent until after the 2027 season, it would be a worthwhile investment.

Los Angeles Angels13 of 30

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Trade: Angels trade Tyler Anderson to Mets

On one hand, Anderson was an All-Star this year for the Angels, the second time in three years he’s appeared in the midsummer classic. Under that context, the $13 million figure he’s signed for in 2025 feels like a relative bargain.

On the other hand, Anderson had a disastrous first season with the Halos in 2023, pitching to a 5.43 ERA over 141 innings. The veteran lefty has a 2.96 ERA across 130.2 innings in 2024, but his 4.15 expected ERA and 4.34 FIP suggest some regression could be coming.

Considering the Angels don’t have a path to contention next season, it might make sense to trade the 34-year-old now, while his contract looks good and someone will likely be willing to take it all. A year ago, the deal looked like a disaster.

Los Angeles Dodgers14 of 30

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Trade: Dodgers acquire RHP Jack Flaherty from Tigers

Clayton Kershaw and Tyler Glasnow recently returned from the injured list, but Bobby Miller is at Triple-A and Walker Buehler and Yoshinobu Yamamoto are still on the IL. There are too many question marks for the Dodgers not to make a move for a frontline starting pitcher.

While most teams prefer to trade for controllable starters, the Dodgers may actually prefer a rental like Flaherty. A year from now, Shohei Ohtani, Tony Gonsolin, Dustin May and Emmett Sheehan may all be healthy, in addition to Yamamoto, Glasnow and Gavin Stone. Right now, though, they need someone capable of starting a playoff game. Flaherty, who has a 2.95 ERA over 18 starts this season, would give them that.

If the price for Flaherty is higher than President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman hoped for and/or the Dodgers end up with a surplus of starting pitching by the time October rolls around, so be it.

Miami Marlins15 of 30

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Trade: Marlins lose Josh Bell on waivers

According to Robert Murray of FanSided, the Marlins placed Bell on waivers Sunday, which felt curious considering he’s had six home runs in July. This suggests that ownership’s No. 1 focus is trying to avoid paying the remainder of Bell’s $16.5 million salary, as opposed to trying to pay down some of it and get a lottery ticket in the lower levels of the minors.

It hasn’t been a very good year for Bell, but the switch-hitting first baseman could help a variety of contenders, including the Astros, Royals, Yankees and Pirates. Whether a team claims him and just takes on the remainder of his money, or works out a trade with the Marlins, expect Bell to be on a new team soon.

Milwaukee Brewers16 of 30

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Trade: Brewers acquire RHP Cal Quantrill from Rockies

Make no mistake, if the Brewers hope to make a deep playoff run this year, General Manager Matt Arnold would be wise to aim higher in his search for another starting pitcher. But you can definitely talk yourself into Quantrill being a fit in Milwaukee.

Not only would Quantrill upgrade manager Pat Murphy’s starting rotation in 2024, but he’s under control in 2025. The price to acquire Quantrill wouldn’t be nearly as high as someone like Bassitt. Regardless of whether they make a deep playoff run this year, the Brewers would be set up to have a strong starting rotation with Quantrill, Freddy Peralta, Colin Rea, Tobias Myers and Brandon Woodruff.

Minnesota Twins17 of 30

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Trade: Twins acquire OF Taylor Ward from Angels

Given that he’s under team control for two more seasons after 2024, it wouldn’t be cheap to pry Ward away from the Angels. But he would give the Twins a pretty massive upgrade in left field over Manuel Margot, who they might also like to have as an insurance option if center fielder Byron Buxton gets hurt at any point.

Ward could also be an option to play right field in 2025, given that Max Kepler can become a free agent after the season.

New York Mets18 of 30

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Trade: Mets acquire LHP Tyler Anderson from Angels

The Mets have already added outfielder Jesse Winker and reliever Ryan Stanek, but particularly with Kodai Senga going down with a regular-season-ending “high-grade left calf strain,” President of Baseball Operations David Stearns needs to add to the starting rotation.

Tyler Anderson could not only take down a start for the Mets in a postseason series this year, but he’s under contract for 2025 at an affordable $13 million. Luis Severino and Jose Quintana can both become free agents after this season, while Sean Manaea has a $13.5 million player option for 2025. Acquiring a pitcher under control beyond the 2024 season feels imperative for Stearns.

New York Yankees19 of 30

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Trade: Yankees Acquire INF Luis Rengifo from Angels

Perhaps acquiring Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the Miami Marlins makes the Yankees less inclined to pursue Rengifo, an infielder with experience at third base, second base, and shortstop. But after Aaron Judge and Juan Soto, their lineup is still pretty thin. General Manager Brian Cashman would be wise to consider getting greedy and adding the versatile Rengifo.

Not only is Rengifo hitting .304 with 23 stolen bases, but he actually has experience at third base, unlike Chisholm or Gleyber Torres, who the Yankees now plan to give a look at the hot corner.

Bryan Hoch ⚾️ @BryanHochAaron Boone said he sees Jazz Chisholm Jr. hitting in the middle of the order, since they are seeing good signs from Alex Verdugo & Gleyber Torres at leadoff. Chisholm will soon begin working out at 3B, as will Torres.

Here’s another solution: trade for Rengifo to play third base, keep Torres at second base for the rest of this season, and utilize Chisholm primarily in center field. Rengifo wouldn’t be cheap since he has one more remaining season before free agency, but the 27-year-old would prove to be a worthwhile investment.

Oakland Athletics20 of 30

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Move: A’s don’t trade closer Mason Miller

There’s definitely a strong argument to be made for the A’s selling high on Miller, who missed a significant chunk of the 2023 season with right forearm tightness. He’s averaging 100.9 mph on his fastball this year, and chances are that by the time the franchise begins play in Las Vegas later this decade—assuming that actually happens—he won’t still be pitching at that level.

Still, even if Miller is only kept to give the illusion that the franchise is going to start trying again once they have their long-term location locked in, it’s encouraging to see the A’s seem to be building a team worthy of being in the majors as they head towards a detour in Sacramento for a few years. Plus, it’s going to be harder to trade Miller after he fractured his pinky last week.

Philadelphia Phillies21 of 30

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Trade: Phillies acquire DH/OF Eloy Jiménez from White Sox

Let’s be clear: The Phillies may be done after acquiring reliever Carlos Estévez and outfielder Austin Hays.

President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski even said Saturday that the Phillies are happy with where their bench is at.

Tim Kelly @TimKellySportsQ: Do you feel set on the bench or is that an area you could still upgrade at?

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But adding a power threat off the bench might be the one thing missing from the Phillies lineup. Eloy Jiménez has had his career drastically altered by injuries, but he is still only 27 and hit 18 home runs a season ago for the White Sox. If the Phillies are in need of a season-changing swing in October, he’s probably more likely to provide it than some of their current bench options.

Acquiring Jiménez would likely just require taking on the remainder of his $13.83 million salary for 2024, and then being willing to pay the $3 million buyout on his $16.5 million club option for 2025. Phillies owner John Middleton isn’t afraid to spend money.

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Trade: Pirates acquire 1B Yandy Díaz from Rays

The Pirates haven’t reached the postseason since 2015, and with Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller, and Jared Jones, they have a starting rotation that could be scary in a short playoff series. General Manager Ben Cherington owes it to the fanbase to try and make a move that would help Pittsburgh snap its postseason drought.

Yandy Díaz would be a massive upgrade over Rowdy Tellez at first base, increasing the Pirates’ chances of grabbing a wild-card spot. But the reigning AL batting champion wouldn’t be mortgaging the future, even though it would take a decent return to pry him away from the Rays. Díaz is under contract for $10 million in 2025, with an affordable $12 million club option in 2026.

Adding the 32-year-old would help the Pirates take advantage of Skenes’ early years before he gets expensive.

San Diego Padres23 of 30

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Trade: Padres acquire C Elias Díaz from Rockies

It’s been a disappointing season for Luis Campusano, who has hit .237 with a .655 OPS as the starting catcher for the Padres after hitting .319 with a .847 OPS in 49 games a season ago. What’s more, Campusano has -12 defensive runs saved and a -9 framing grade behind the dish.

Campusano is still only 25, so the Padres aren’t going to give up on him entirely. But as the always-aggressive A.J. Preller tries to save his job as President of Baseball Operations, he may not be able to pass up the chance for an upgrade.

Díaz has seven DRS and a 6 framing grade, so he’s been better behind the plate this year by quite a bit than Campusano. With a .275 batting average and .713 OPS, Díaz would be an upgrade for the remainder of this season behind the plate, and possibly a good influence on Campusano.

San Francisco Giants24 of 30

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Trade: Giants acquire LF Miguel Andujar from A’s

There’s definitely a case to be made that the Giants should sell at this year’s deadline, with Michael Conforto, Matt Chapman, Blake Snell, Lamonte Wade Jr., Taylor Rogers and Tyler Rogers. But with President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi’s seat perceived as being warm and the Giants still within striking distance in the NL Wild Card race, that feels unlikely.

Another option is the Giants do a little buying and selling. From the buying perspective, Andujar has a 1.129 OPS for the A’s this season. He could move across the bay and be a right-handed hitting corner outfield option for Bob Melvin, who has a pair of left-handed hitting outfielders—Conforto and Mike Yastrzemski—in the corners.

Seattle Mariners25 of 30

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Trade: Mariners acquire reliever Tanner Scott from Marlins

Acquiring left fielder Randy Arozarena from the Rays was a nice start for President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto in his quest to overhaul Seattle’s offense. But just making that deal and waiting for Julio Rodríguez and J.P. Crawford to return from the injured list can’t be the only upgrade for a team that’s 28th in runs scored this season.

But you do wonder if Dipoto will have to consider loading up on other parts of the roster to compensate for a lineup that’s going to struggle to score runs, given the limited quality of the infield options available.

One way to do that would be to trade for Scott, an All-Star lefty who Heyman recently linked to the Mariners. He would be a tremendous set-up option for Andrés Muñoz.

St. Louis Cardinals26 of 30

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Trade: Cardinals acquire RHP Erick Fedde from White Sox

USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported earlier this month that the Cardinals had “strong interest” in Fedde. Given that Fedde is 7-4 with a 3.11 ERA in the first season of a two-year/$15 million deal, he’s almost certain to move, and the Cardinals are as good of a fit as any team.

At 31, Fedde would actually be relatively young for St. Louis’ rotation, which is headlined by 34-year-old Sonny Gray, 36-year-old Kyle Gibson and 37-year-old Lance Lynn. Fedde’s $7.5 million salary for 2025 would also make it easier to decline Gibson’s ($12 million) and/or Lynn’s ($11 million) club options for next season.

Editor’s Note: Fedde was indeed traded to the Cardinals on Monday in a three-team deal with the White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers.

Tampa Bay Rays27 of 30

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Trade: Rays trade 1B Yandy Díaz to Pirates

By trading Isaac Paredes, Randy Arozarena, Zach Eflin and Jason Adam, President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander has clearly signaled that the team’s focus is on the future. Perhaps they’ve made enough moves to restock their system, and will move forward with their current roster, particularly since they are still in the AL Wild Card race.

However, the Rays have Díaz signed to a very affordable deal. He’ll make $10 million in 2025 and has a club option for $12 million in 2026. That could allow them to maximize the return for the 32-year-old, who is a former AL batting champion.

At the 2018 trade deadline, Neander landed Tyler Glasnow, Austin Meadows, and Shane Baz from the Pirates in return for Chris Archer. He may not hesitate to pull the trigger on another trade with the Buccos six years later.

Texas Rangers28 of 30

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Trade: Rangers acquire RHP Michael Kopech from White Sox

Whether the Rangers make the playoffs or not may depend on whether the quartet of Josh Jung, Evan Carter, Tyler Mahle, and Jacob deGrom can return from the injured list and make an impact for the defending World Series Champions.

Still, Kopech would be an interesting addition. He has a 4.74 ERA this season but is averaging 98.5 mph on his fastball. Teams will be intrigued by the former top prospect, particularly since he has a year of control remaining.

Given that Kirby Yates is 37 and David Robertson is 39, the Rangers would definitely be wise to get insurance at the back end of their bullpen in case either of those two runs out of gas this season. Kopech having a year remaining of arbitration eligibility would also be attractive because Yates, Robertson and José Leclerc can all become free agents after the season.

Toronto Blue Jays29 of 30

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Trade: Blue Jays trade RHP Chris Bassitt to Astros

Toronto appears intent on holding onto Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, Kevin Gausman, and Bassitt. It’s unclear why the Blue Jays think running back a similar core in 2025 will lead to drastically different results.

For as stable as Bassitt has been—he’s got a 3.67 ERA across 54 starts since joining the Blue Jays—he’ll be 36 before next February. Right now, he would be one of the more reliable starting pitchers on the market, with his value boosted by an extra year of control. In a year, even if he’s still pitching at a high level, he’ll be a 36-year-old rental.

There’s definitely a case to be made for moving Bassitt now, even if the Blue Jays want to bring back Guerrero and Bichette for their contract seasons. If a club like the Astros or Atlanta Braves is willing to give a top-10 prospect for Bassitt, General Manager Ross Atkins would be wise to seriously consider the offer.

Washington Nationals30 of 30

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Trade: Nationals trade reliever Kyle Finnegan to Dodgers

Given that the Angels received two top-10 prospects in the Phillies organization in return for rental reliever Carlos Estévez, Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo should be able to get quite the haul for closer Kyle Finnegan, who has one remaining year of arbitration eligibility.

With the Phillies, Padres and Diamondbacks among the contenders who have added to their bullpen, Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman would be wise to keep up with the arms race, particularly with concerns about the starting rotation. Finnegan has 28 saves and a 2.47 ERA, which would make him a clear upgrade at closer over Evan Phillips.