Fri Aug 01 22:20:00 UTC 2025: **MLB Trade Deadline Recap: Correa Returns to Houston in Blockbuster Deal; Bullpens Heavily Reinforced**

NEW YORK – The 2025 MLB Trade Deadline delivered a whirlwind of activity, with a staggering 50 trades completed over two days, reshaping rosters across the league. While starting pitching movement was surprisingly muted, teams focused heavily on bolstering their bullpens and making surprising moves, with the biggest shocker being Carlos Correa’s return to the Houston Astros.

**Correa’s Homecoming Highlights Deadline Deals**

In a move reminiscent of Justin Verlander’s return to Houston, the Astros acquired Carlos Correa from the Twins, creating a buzz around the league. The move reunites Correa with the team he helped lead to a World Series title. Correa has expressed willingness to move to third base, fitting a need for the Astros.

**Relief Pitchers in High Demand**

The market was dominated by a flurry of activity around relief pitchers, with several top prospects being traded to acquire them. The New York Yankees were particularly aggressive, sacrificing a significant portion of their prospect pool to land David Bednar, Jake Bird, and Camilo Doval. The Padres landed Mason Miller and JP Sears in exchange for the No. 3 prospect Leo De Vries. The Twins traded prospects Eduardo Tait and Mick Abel in exchange for Jhoan Duran.

**Twins Undertake a Major Roster Overhaul**

The Minnesota Twins, after a disappointing season, were the most active sellers at the deadline, trading away 10 players from their active roster, including Carlos Correa, Jhoan Duran, and Harrison Bader.

**Dodgers Take a Measured Approach**

Despite bullpen struggles and rivals making significant moves, the Los Angeles Dodgers opted for a more conservative approach, focusing on opportunistic deals rather than selling off top prospects for immediate upgrades. They focused on smaller deals that would improve their team without jeopardizing the future.

**Contenders Gear Up for Playoff Push**

Several teams made moves to strengthen their playoff chances. The Toronto Blue Jays bolstered their pitching staff, while the Seattle Mariners added Eugenio Suárez and Josh Naylor to their lineup. The Texas Rangers acquired Merrill Kelly and Danny Coloumbe. In the NL, the Mets and Phillies addressed their bullpen woes, while the Padres made a push to close the gap on the division-leading Dodgers.

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