As June approaches, analysts begin to outline potential trade scenarios as Major League Baseball's July 31 trade deadline draws near. Moneyline has compiled a Trade Deadline Big Board featuring the top 30 players who may be considered 'available' in the coming weeks. Players qualify for inclusion based on their team's playoff odds, averaging less than 25 percent, as reported by Baseball Reference and FanGraphs. Only 12 teams fit this profile as of recent evaluations, and not all are expected to aggressively negotiate trades. For instance, the Pittsburgh Pirates have firmly rebuffed interest in young talents such as Paul Skenes and Oneil Cruz, opting to retain their budding stars for the time being.

The players on this list range from impending free agents to controllable assets that prospective teams may seek for various reasons. The factors influencing trade considerations can include unfavorable contracts, opportunities to maximize present value, or strategic roster adjustments. Each of the 30 players is ranked according to their desirability as the trade deadline approaches.

Starting off the list at number 30 is shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa of the Pittsburgh Pirates. In the 2025 season, Kiner-Falefa has played 48 games, logged 178 plate appearances, hit 1 home run, and stolen 8 bases, boasting a .303 batting average. The second year of his two-year, $15 million contract positions him as a potential asset, especially given his versatile skills allowing him to play multiple infield positions effectively. Following closely is first baseman Nathaniel Lowe with the Washington Nationals, who has had a tumultuous 2025 season featuring a .230 batting average over 59 games. Lowe's value is partially tied to his defensive prowess despite his hefty $10.3 million salary. Moving further down the list, players such as Ramón Laureano of the Baltimore Orioles and Taylor Ward from the Los Angeles Angels illustrate a mix of intriguing power and some risk, as trade talks heat up in anticipation of the deadline.