The MLB trade deadline looms on Monday at 6 p.m. ET, marking the final window for clubs to reshape their rosters before the stretch run.
Among the most talked‑about moves is the Dodgers’ acquisition of Tarik Skubal, a pitcher whose recent track record makes the transaction more of a narrative story than a fantasy points upgrade.
The deal also ships River Ryan to Detroit, where the right‑hander is expected to re‑enter the Tigers’ rotation once he shakes off a lingering hamstring issue.
Rising Pitching Options
Seattle’s decision to flip Luis Castillo to Chicago has sparked debate about the Mariners’ six‑man staff and has opened the door for top prospect Kade Anderson, a left‑hander who has been dominating Triple‑A and is now the most coveted waiver‑wire addition.
Catchers are also drawing attention. Francisco Alvarez of the Mets continues to post a solid .266/.356/.477 line since returning from injury while Pittsburgh’s Endy Rodriguez offers deep‑league appeal with a 91.9 mph exit velocity and five steals in 41 games.
In the infield Ty France’s .326/.370/.596 July surge and a .348 expected wOBA over his last 100 plate appearances have turned him into a must‑add in many leagues while Luke Keaschall’s .324/.443/.500 stretch has cemented his role as an everyday outfielder for Minnesota.
Other names worth monitoring include Andres Chaparro who could see expanded at‑bats after Luis Garcia Jr.’s trade to New York and Pedro Ramirez of the Cubs whose contact‑oriented skill set and speed make him a potential everyday piece if he lands in a favorable lineup.
Meanwhile the Twins’ Brendan Donovan is slated to return from injury and reclaim third‑base duties bringing a .274/.386/.452 resume while Oakland’s Tommy White despite a modest .298/.322/.333 major‑league line remains a speculative corner‑infielder in deeper formats.
The article also highlights a cluster of rising talents Dominic Canzone’s .263/.451/.605 burst for Seattle Max Clark’s promotion from Detroit’s Triple‑A with a .276/.368/.434 slash and AJ Ewing’s early‑career .263/.331/.398 showing for New York.
Pitching depth extends to Roki Sasaki who closed July with 29 strikeouts against just nine walks in 27 innings for Los Angeles and Cleveland’s Christian Scott whose 98‑pitch outing hints at a looming workload increase.