Sat Jul 19 04:40:00 UTC 2025: **MLB Trade Deadline Looms: Buyers, Sellers, and Everything In Between**

With the July 31st MLB Trade Deadline fast approaching, teams are solidifying their strategies for the remainder of the season. Here’s a breakdown of the expected moves across the league:

**American League**

* **AL East:** The **Blue Jays** are looking to aggressively acquire star power for a potential division title run. The **Orioles** are poised to sell expiring contracts to retool for 2026. The **Rays** are flexible buyers, potentially trading from their pitching depth to address needs as they approach the deadline. The **Red Sox** are searching for an impact starting pitcher and a first baseman. The **Yankees** are prioritizing pitching reinforcements and an infield upgrade.
* **AL Central:** The **Guardians** remain nimble, evaluating whether to buy or sell based on their performance. The **Royals** are aiming to thread the needle as strategic buyers, seeking complementary pieces for 2025 and beyond. The **Tigers** are strategically looking to add depth to their bullpen, starting rotation and maybe a veteran situational hitter. The **Twins** are still deciding their strategy, possibly making small additions or subtractions. The **White Sox** are clear sellers, likely trading Luis Robert Jr. and potentially packaging Adrian Houser with another player to raise the return.
* **AL West:** The **Angels** strategy will depend on their performance over the next two weeks, potentially buying or selling veterans. The **Astros** are confirmed buyers, targeting a left-handed bat and potentially a starting pitcher. The **Athletics** are likely to be light sellers, trading veterans on one-year deals without breaking up their young core. The **Mariners** will be as bold as the market allows, with financial backing and a strong farm system. The **Rangers** are likely to stay put, potentially offloading pieces if possible, but not blowing up the team.

**National League**

* **NL East:** The **Braves** are selling for organizational depth. The **Marlins** are sellers. The **Mets** will strategically add pitching and possibly a bat. The **Nationals** continue to be sellers. The **Phillies** are looking to buy aggressively, particularly for bullpen help and a right-handed-hitting outfielder.
* **NL Central:** The **Brewers** are likely to be both buyers and sellers, adding talent without selling the farm. The **Cardinals** will decide their course based on their performance in the coming weeks. The **Cubs** are buying, with rotation help as a top priority. The **Pirates** are selling, possibly aggressively, with several controllable pitchers available. The **Reds** strategy hinges on their performance out of the break.
* **NL West:** The **D-backs** will be light sellers. The **Dodgers** will buy strategically. The **Giants** plan to remain active after acquiring Rafael Devers. The **Padres** are looking to buy on offense. The **Rockies** are poised to sell.

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