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9 MLB All Stars Who Could Be Moved at the 2025 Trade Deadline

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RP Aroldis Chapman, Boston Red Sox
Aroldis Chapman is turning back the clock with a 1.18 ERA, 1.50 FIP, 0.76 WHIP, .143 BAA, and a 40.6% strikeout rate over 38 innings. At 37, he’s pitching like a dominant closer again. On an expiring deal and with Boston potentially retooling, Chapman’s playoff experience and elite numbers make him one of the top bullpen arms on the market.
OF Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins
Byron Buxton is enjoying one of the best years of his career, posting a .289/.351/.574 line with 21 HR, 56 RBI, 17 SB, 152 wRC+, and 4.0 fWAR through 78 games. But his history of injuries looms large—if he tops 100 games played, it’ll be just the third time since his 2015 debut. With three and a half years of team control and the Minnesota Twins battling in a jammed AL Wild Card race, the Twins must weigh long-term value vs. capitalizing while his health and production peak.
2B Brandon Lowe, Tampa Bay Rays
Brandon Lowe’s numbers are solid again in 2025: .272/.324/.487 with 19 HR, 50 RBI, and a 125 wRC+. The Tampa Bay Rays, despite being in the playoff mix, are never shy about dealing productive veterans. With an $11.5M club option in hand and a stocked pipeline, Tampa Bay could choose to cash in before Lowe hits free agency.

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DH Ryan O’Hearn, Baltimore Orioles
At .286/.840 OPS, 138 wRC+, Ryan O’Hearn is having a quietly excellent season. But with top Baltimore Orioles prospects Coby Mayo and Samuel Basallo waiting in the wings, and Baltimore falling well out of the postseason picture, the 32-year-old lefty slugger could be moved to open at-bats for younger talent. His contract status and positional flexibility make him a valuable trade chip.

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SP MacKenzie Gore, Washington Nationals
MacKenzie Gore is in the middle of a breakout campaign with a 3.02 ERA and 30.5% K-rate. Although the Washington Nationals are expected to sell, Gore isn’t going anywhere. Now, finally living up to his prospect hype, he’s part of a young core alongside C.J. Abrams and James Wood. Still, contending teams may call—he’d require a massive return.

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3B Alex Bregman, Boston Red Sox
Fresh off signing a major contract in February, Alex Bregman’s future with the Boston Red Sox is suddenly murky. Despite slashing .299/.385/.553 with 11 HR, 35 RBI, 156 wRC+, and a 2.4 fWAR in just 51 games before a quad injury, Bregman’s contract—complete with opt-outs in 2026 and 2027—could be leveraged by a Red Sox front office willing to part with stars. After dealing Rafael Devers earlier this year, Boston’s willingness to retool is clear. If postseason hopes fade, Bregman could net a serious return.

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SP Yusei Kikuchi, Los Angeles Angels
Yusei Kikuchi has been excellent in 2025, boasting a 3.11 ERA and a sub-4.00 FIP, which has provided the Los Angeles Angels with a much-needed frontline presence. While LA remains in the Wild Card chase, their standing could dictate whether Kikuchi becomes available. With two years left on his deal and no reliable rotation depth, Kikuchi seems more like a long-term piece than a trade candidate—but calls will come.
3B Eugenio Suárez, Arizona Diamondbacks
Eugenio Suárez is a likely trade candidate. The 33-year-old slugger is posting a .250/.320/.569 line with 31 HR, 78 RBI, and 142 wRC+, making him an ideal power bat for contenders. The Arizona Diamondbacks are hovering around the Wild Card bubble but may decide to sell if their uphill climb stalls. Suárez’s age and current performance make him a clear deadline target.
RP Aroldis Chapman, Boston Red Sox
Aroldis Chapman is turning back the clock with a 1.18 ERA, 1.50 FIP, 0.76 WHIP, .143 BAA, and a 40.6% strikeout rate over 38 innings. At 37, he’s pitching like a dominant closer again. On an expiring deal and with Boston potentially retooling, Chapman’s playoff experience and elite numbers make him one of the top bullpen arms on the market.
OF Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins
Byron Buxton is enjoying one of the best years of his career, posting a .289/.351/.574 line with 21 HR, 56 RBI, 17 SB, 152 wRC+, and 4.0 fWAR through 78 games. But his history of injuries looms large—if he tops 100 games played, it’ll be just the third time since his 2015 debut. With three and a half years of team control and the Minnesota Twins battling in a jammed AL Wild Card race, the Twins must weigh long-term value vs. capitalizing while his health and production peak.

9 MLB All Stars Who Could Be Moved at the 2025 Trade Deadline

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