Astros Steal the Show at 2025 MLB Trade Deadline

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline drew to a close on Thursday, the Astros emerged as the big winners, making a significant move to bolster their roster. They acquired 2017 World Series champion Carlos Correa from the Minnesota Twins, allowing them to cover for the injured third baseman Isaac Paredes. The Astros also added Jesús Sánchez and Ramón Urías to shore up their depth, all without giving up key rotation pieces.

In contrast, the Dodgers, who were rumored to be interested in acquiring Steven Kwan from the Cleveland Guardians, ultimately did not make that trade. Their only move was to acquire back-end reliever Brock Stewart. The Mets, on the other hand, addressed several needs, landing outfielder Cedric Mullins to potentially replace the struggling Tyrone Taylor, and also strengthening their bullpen by acquiring Ryan Helsley and Tyler Rogers.

The Cubs, who were in need of a frontline starter for their potential postseason run, were only able to make modest acquisitions like Michael Soroka, Andrew Kittredge, and Willi Castro, leaving them with multiple questions about the franchise's immediate future. While the NL West leaders remained silent, the Padres made several strong moves, including landing flamethrower Mason Miller, starter JP Sears, and depth pieces like Freddy Fermin, Ramón Laureano, and Ryan O'Hearn, bolstering their chances in the second half of the season.