25 MLB players who could be dealt at or before the trade deadline

Alcantara's return from elbow surgery has been a struggle, but he's started to find his form in June. The 2022 NL Cy Young winner is under contract through at least 2026, so the Marlins could retain him beyond the trade deadline. However, if Alcantara continues to trend in the right direction, they could find a tempting offer.

The soft-tossing Anderson is no one's definition of a front-line starter, though he continues to get outs for the Angels. The two-time All-Star has been reliable again this season, and could fill in down the stretch for a team in need of pitching depth as he approaches free agency this offseason.

Bednar can be erratic, as evidenced by his 5.77 ERA last year and demotion to the minors after a slow start this season. More importantly for pitching-starved teams, he can also be dominant with two All-Star appearances and an ERA near 2.00 since he returned from the minors in mid-April. He has one more year of club control, but is trending toward being the best reliever available at the trade deadline.

Bell is no stranger to getting traded at the deadline, as he's experienced over the last three years. The question now is whether he has value for a competitive team, as Bell's OPS continues to decline and is now well below .700. However, he could be a platoon bat off the bench, and it's unlikely Washington will want much in return for the former Silver Slugger and All-Star.

Already traded once this year after demanding a trade out of Milwaukee, Civale is continuing to build up value as a starter in Chicago before another likely trade. The veteran starter got off to a late start this season due to injury, but is a pending free agent with a solid track record of an ERA near 4.00.

It's unclear if trading Rafael Devers impacts Duran's immediate future in Boston. The Red Sox have more room for him in their lineup now that the DH spot is open, but they could still opt to move Duran for other needs with a full outfield and the pending return of Masataka Yoshida. Duran got off to a slow start, but the 2024 All-Star remains one of the most athletic players in baseball. He should fetch a boatload in return, under team control through 2028.

2025 hasn't gone as hoped for the O's, and Eflin could be their most attractive trade chip. The pending free agent is off to a very slow start, but he continues to throw strikes and has an excellent playoff track record. If healthy, he has a chance to garner a nice return for Baltimore.

Finnegan didn't garner as much interest as hoped during the offseason, settling for about $5 million from the Nats. He's been one of the team's only viable options in a terrible bullpen, with an ERA near 3.00 as the closer. Washington could look for the best return possible for the pending free agent before revamping their bullpen in the offseason.

Gallen isn't having his best year as he approaches free agency, with a walk rate that continues to inflate. He's still shown some flashes and would almost certainly benefit from getting out of hitter-friendly Arizona. If the Diamondbacks decide to sell at the deadline, the right-hander will likely be one of their first players moved and a hot commodity as a former Cy Young candidate.

The Pirates found a bargain with Heaney in the offseason, signing the lefty for just over $5 million. He's been an excellent rotation option so far, with an ERA of 3.33 through 14 starts. Heaney isn't exactly a workhorse, but he will be an attractive trade name if he stays healthy.

Jansen has had a somewhat rough go early this season due to the long ball, but his cutter remains effective. The 37-year-old continues to pad his resume as he approaches 500 career saves, and his experience will be highly attractive for any team needing bullpen help for the stretch run as he approaches another free agency.

Kiner-Falefa is more known for his glove than his bat, offering excellent defensive versatility. Pittsburgh has a thin middle infield market on its side if they decide to move the pending free agent, and his veteran experience is likely to be valued by contenders as well.

A former Silver Slugger in Texas, Lowe is off to a somewhat rough start for the Nats with a sub-.700 OPS through 74 games played. He's usually been a reliable on-base option and run producer during his career, and also provides strong defense at first base. Washington has some leverage with Lowe under team control through next season, but could opt to move Lowe if he gets hot in July.

Like Sandy Alcantara, Marquez had trouble regaining his form after elbow surgery. He's turned the corner during June, and brings upside with a career ERA near 4.00 outside of Coors Field. The pending free agent might be able to attract a strong package in a trade if his momentum continues.

The Rockies have resisted moving McMahon in the past, but the motivation to keep him around wanes as the team keeps stacking up losses. He continues to show consistency both offensively and defensively at the hot corner, and has a reasonable $32 million due to him over the next two seasons.

The oft-injured Moncada has shown power in the limited time he's played this season, perhaps enough to interest teams at the trade deadline as he tries to revive his career on a one-year deal. He has a history of offensive production, and still has some semblance of the athleticism that made him a top prospect.

Morton's start to the season couldn't have gone worse, but he's continued to show mid-90s velocity and started to snap out of his funk in May. The veteran's excellent strikeout rate should bring further optimism that he can be an asset down the stretch at age 41.

Mullins has become a fan favorite in eight seasons with the O's, but the center fielder is unlikely to be in the team's long-term plans with free agency pending. He's yet to come anywhere close to his 2021 All-Star performance offensively, though Mullins still offers some offensive value and a reliable glove in center field.

Naylor has met Arizona's expectations since they acquired him from Cleveland in the offseason, filling the void left by Christian Walker. As a pending free agent, Naylor is still a trade candidate if the team keeps trending downward through July, and would be one of the most attractive left-handed bats available.

O'Hearn has continued to perform well since joining the O's in 2023. He's well on his way to another career year and could be paid handsomely in the offseason if he continues at his current pace. With some defensive versatility and a solid approach at the plate, O'Hearn could be a nice addition for multiple contending teams.

After hitting 38 home runs in 2023, Robert is having his second straight disappointing season. Still only 27, he should have a strong market given his upside, and the White Sox could be aggressive in moving Robert with a pending $20 million team option for 2026 that now appears murky.

Soroka looked like an ace early in his career with Atlanta, but injuries sidetracked him. While he's started this season with a 5.00-plus ERA, his excellent strikeout rate shows bigger upside. With an expiring one-year deal, Soroka should have a market at the deadline.

Baltimore added the hard-throwing Soto from Philadelphia last season, and he's shown the best control of his career in 2025. Unfortunately, he isn't much use for the Orioles after they quickly fell out of contention, and Soto faces pending free agency.

Suarez is having another highly productive season, on a 40-plus home run pace while being sure-handed at third base. Arizona has struggled due to its lack of pitching, and has top prospect Jordan Lawlar waiting in the wings. The D'Backs could be set to move Suarez in his walk year.

Springs' return from injury hasn't gone as hoped, with a strikeout rate that's well down with the Athletics. His history as a top starter should still intrigue some teams, and Springs is signed for a reasonable $10.5 million next season.