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MLB Trade Deadline Frenzy: 92 Veteran Players and Prospects Swapped
6 Aug
Summary
- 92 veteran players and 92 prospects traded at 2025 MLB deadline
- Brewers surge to top of Stock Watch after deadline moves
- Contenders and non-contenders face different challenges in stretch run
The 2025 MLB trade deadline was a wild one, with a staggering 92 veteran players and 92 prospects changing teams in a matter of days. This level of roster upheaval has led to a significant shift in the baseball landscape, and the ESPN.com writer is now taking a close look at how teams are positioned for the stretch run.
One of the biggest movers at the deadline was the Milwaukee Brewers, who have surged to the top of the Stock Watch. Despite a relatively passive approach at the deadline, the Brewers' offense has been on a tear, complementing their already stellar run prevention. Meanwhile, other contenders like the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers have faced their own challenges, with the Cubs' passive approach failing to address their pitching woes and the Dodgers' constant injury issues with their pitching staff.
The article also examines the situations of non-contending teams, with the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies facing unique opportunities and dilemmas. The Guardians, meanwhile, have undergone a "soft unload," trading away franchise stalwart Shane Bieber, while the Marlins and Diamondbacks are playing out the string and hoping for better luck next season.
As the season enters its final stretch, the article provides a comprehensive analysis of the new baseball landscape, highlighting the key storylines and challenges facing both contenders and non-contenders as they look to finish the year strong.
