The 2025 MLB trade deadline is scheduled for Thursday, July 31, at 6 p.m. ET. With several competitive division races unfolding, the right transaction could significantly impact a team's chances of clinching the World Series, separating contenders from those who will miss the playoffs this October.

Key players making headlines as the deadline approaches include Joe Ryan, Eugenio Suárez, Mitch Keller, Sandy Alcantara, and Zac Gallen. As teams make their final moves, various trades have been reported, demonstrating the intensely strategic nature of roster adjustments ahead of the postseason.

Among the notable trades, the Milwaukee Brewers are acquiring Jordan Montgomery and Shelby Miller from the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Kansas City Royals are set to acquire Mike Yastrzemski from the San Francisco Giants, while the Detroit Tigers will bring in Charlie Morton from the Baltimore Orioles. The Tampa Bay Rays are also active, acquiring Griffin Jax from the Minnesota Twins and Adrian Houser from the Chicago White Sox. The New York Yankees are strengthening their bullpen with the acquisition of Camilo Doval from the Giants and Jose Caballero from the Rays, along with adding a valuable asset in closer David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates, pending a medical review. Further trades include the Texas Rangers acquiring Phil Maton from the St. Louis Cardinals and Merrill Kelly from the Diamondbacks, while the Los Angeles Dodgers are bringing in Alex Call from the Washington Nationals. These transactions are critical as teams seek to enhance their chances as they head toward the final stretch of the regular season.