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“It seems quiet so far,” declared an executive from the National League. “Lots of conversations, but I’m not sure any big names are moving.”
High prices and caution mark the market
Many clubs have expressed concern about the high prices demanded for impact players, especially relievers and power hitters. Indecision abounds among franchises that have not yet defined whether they will become aggressive buyers, sellers, or if they will stay on the sidelines on this key date. In particular, the American League East and National League Central divisions present a close fight for the wild card tickets, which has curbed drastic decisions until the last moment.The Yankees, in the spotlight
Among the most watched teams is New York, which is going through a difficult stage after losing its star Aaron Judge, currently on the injured list for a strain in the elbow flexor. Although the Yankees reinforced their offense with the recent acquisition of Ryan McMahon from the Rockies, Judge’s physical condition could redefine their strategy before the market closes. “They are in a complicated situation,” noted an executive from the L.N. “A big part of this has to do with how long Judge will actually be out of action.” With direct rivals like “Toronto”, “Boston”, and “Tampa Bay” also fighting to enter the postseason, the “Eastern Division” is shaping up to be one of the areas of greatest activity in the coming hours.Players Under Scrutiny
Among the most mentioned names in trade conversations are pitcher Dylan Cease, Venezuelan Eugenio Suárez (currently injured), Dominican Marcell Ozuna, Luis Robert Jr., and Cedric Mullins. All of them have had mixed campaigns but could represent valuable pieces for contending teams. Likewise, among the starting pitchers generating interest are Sandy Alcántara, Zac Gallen, Edward Cabrera, and Luis Severino, although several of them have had inconsistent performance during 2025. In the bullpen section, the market is more active with arms like Ryan Helsley, Raisel Iglesias, Seranthony Domínguez, Kyle Finnegan and Phil Maton available at moderate prices. In contrast, pitchers with contractual control like Jhoan Durán or Mason Miller could require a considerable offer.“I generally expect a lot of activity,” commented another executive. “But it will probably be more on the scale of small to medium moves. I don’t think we’ll see any really big player changes.”
