As Major League Baseball (MLB) approaches the trade deadline, certain players emerge as prominent candidates for relocation, particularly those set to enter free agency while excelling for teams that are no longer in contention. Often referred to as 'rentals,' these players are expected to join a new team for a brief period before entering the open market, thereby providing a significant boost to contenders while simultaneously enhancing their own value ahead of free agency.

Among last summer's notable rental players were Jack Flaherty, who transitioned from Detroit to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Yusei Kikuchi from Toronto to Houston, Tanner Scott from Miami to San Diego, Carlos Estévez from the Los Angeles Angels to Philadelphia, and Jesse Winker from Washington to New York. Looking ahead, the top 25 rental players on the 2025 MLB trade market have been evaluated based on their current performance, potential impact, remaining club control, and likelihood of being traded. Before delving into the rankings, it is essential to highlight some honorable mentions in order to provide a broader perspective on the anticipated movements within the league.

Among the honorable mentions are pitchers such as Tyler Anderson from the Los Angeles Angels, Jalen Beeks from the Tampa Bay Rays, Aaron Civale from the Cleveland Guardians, and Zach Eflin from the Baltimore Orioles, among others. The hitters include notable names like Yoán Moncada from the Los Angeles Angels, Tommy Pham from the Pittsburgh Pirates, and Carlos Santana from the Guardians. With this context set, here are the rankings of the top rental players expected to make an impact on the 2025 trade market.