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Team: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/pittsburgh-pirates-depth-chart">Pittsburgh Pirates</a>
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/david-bednar/58148">David Bednar</a> struggled last year and opened 2025 in Triple-A, but he’s back with a vengeance — over his previous 25 appearances, he sports a 2.35 ERA and 36.7% K rate, with a 1.75 SIERA that ranks fourth-best in the majors over that stretch. With one arbitration year left, Bednar could easily headline the bullpen trade market if Pittsburgh decides to flip him.
Thanks to <a href="https://www.justbaseball.com/mlb/which-top-mlb-closers-traded-deadline/">Just Baseball</a> for the stats, analysis, and insights for this slideshow article.

8. High-End Arms With Control – David Bednar

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Team: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/cleveland-guardians-depth-chart">Cleveland Guardians</a>
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/emmanuel-clase/57989">Emmanuel Clase</a> is the longest shot to get traded — his team-friendly contract (five years, $20M with two cheap club options) is the envy of baseball. He’s only 27, makes under $5M this year, and anchors Cleveland’s bullpen perfectly. But if they shop him, they’ll field some jaw-dropping offers.
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7. High-End Arms With Control – Emmanuel Clase

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Team: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/kansas-city-royals-depth-chart">Kansas City Royals</a>
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/carlos-estevez/57615">Carlos Estévez</a> has stabilized Kansas City’s ninth inning with a sharp 2.05 ERA over 30 outings. Signed on a two-year, $22.2M deal with a $13M club option for 2027, he’s an appealing piece for any bullpen puzzle — if the Royals decide the return is worth it.
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6. High-End Arms With Control – Carlos Estévez

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Team: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/baltimore-orioles-depth-chart">Baltimore Orioles</a>
Back from Tommy John, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/felix-bautista/57816">Felix Bautista</a> is regaining elite form — despite a slight spike in walks, his ERA sits below 3.00, and he’s striking out over 30% of hitters. Like <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/jhoan-duran/58065">Jhoan Duran</a>, he’s under control for two more seasons. If Baltimore surprises the market, his name will light up every contender’s wish list.

5. High-End Arms With Control – Félix Bautista

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Team: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/minnesota-twins-depth-chart">Minnesota Twins</a>
Arguably, the nastiest closer on the block if Minnesota decides to listen. <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/jhoan-duran/58065">Jhoan Duran</a> owns a 1.64 ERA through 33 innings and 10 saves, and he’s under team control for two more years after this one. For clubs needing multiple shots at October, he’s worth a haul of prospects.

4. High-End Arms With Control – Jhoan Duran

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Team: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/washington-nationals-depth-chart">Washington Nationals</a>
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/kyle-finnegan/58432">Kyle Finnegan</a> might not grab headlines, but he’s quietly reliable with a track record of a sub-4 ERA over six seasons. He’s improved his HR/FB rate dramatically this year and gets plenty of ground balls — exactly what you want protecting slim playoff leads. Teams searching for late-inning steadiness will make the call.

3. Rentals Ready to Move – Kyle Finnegan

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Team: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/boston-red-sox-depth-chart">Boston Red Sox</a>
Drama has swirled in Boston, but <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/albertin-chapman/58152">Aroldis Chapman</a> remains elite at age 37. His heater still hits 99 mph, and he’s punching out nearly 12.5 per nine innings while walking a career-low 2.61 per nine. His 1.45 ERA and 2.00 FIP prove he’s aging like fine wine. If Boston eats some of his $10.75 M deal, they’ll get real value back. History says good things happen for teams who add Chapman at the deadline — he’s worn a ring each time.

2. Rentals Ready to Move – Aroldis Chapman

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Team: <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/st-louis-cardinals-depth-chart">St. Louis Cardinals</a>
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/ryan-helsley/58193">Ryan Helsley</a> is the biggest bullpen name to watch if St. Louis decides to pivot from a tight NL Wild Card battle to retooling for the future. While the flamethrower hasn’t been as dominant this year, his raw stuff is still electric — enough for contenders to envision him slamming the door in the ninth. If the Cards shop him, expect a bidding war.
For all your MLB deep dives, check out our friends at <a href="https://www.justbaseball.com/">Just Baseball.</a>

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