ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – JULY 01: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 01, 2023 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
We are a month away from MLB trade season heating up, so here are 10 players who I think will be on the move this summer:
1. Luis Robert, Chicago White Sox
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 08: Luis Robert Jr. #88 of the Chicago White Sox celebrates his home run in the third inning against the New York Yankees during game one of a double header at Yankee Stadium on June 8, 2023 in Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Robert is the White Sox biggest star, and the fact that they are a last-place team, it would make sense for them to trade him for future assets.
2. Bryan Reynolds, Pittsburgh Pirates
May 5, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Bryan Reynolds (10) hits a two run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Reynolds has been a mainstay in Pittsburgh for years, but he is getting older, and he won’t be part of their next competitive team. Trading him to a playoff contender in need of a switch-hitting OF or DH is smart.
3. Kenley Jansen, Los Angeles Angels
Mar 29, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Kenley Jansen (74) after the game against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
The Angels aren’t expected to make the playoffs this year, so as the deadline approaches, expect them to make Jansen available to teams looking for late-inning upgrades.
4. Sandy Alcantara, Miami Marlins
MIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 30: Sandy Alcantara #22 of the Miami Marlins delivers a pitch against the New York Mets during the first inning on Opening Day at loanDepot park on March 30, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Sandy has had a rough season so far, but as a former Cy Young award winner, he will have value on the trade market for pitching-hungry teams.
5. Cedric Mullins, Baltimore Orioles
Mar 29, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Baltimore Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins (31) hits an RBI single against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fifth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Unless the Orioles have a drastic turnaround, this will be a lost season for them. Mullins is set to become a free agent at the end of the season, so trading him for future assets is the right move.
6. Ryan McMahon, Colorado Rockies
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JUNE 30: Ryan McMahon #24 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates in the dugout after scoring in the second inning from a balk from Garrett Crochet of the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 30, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
He is one of the few veterans on the Rockies who has any trade value. He can play 3B, 1B, and 2B, and is a great defender at all three positions. Anyone looking for a left-handed veteran bat will be in the market for McMahon.
7. Kyle Finnegan, Washington Nationals
Apr 6, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals pitcher Kyle Finnegan (67) throws the ball during the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
Finnegan is toward the league lead in saves this season, and once the Nationals come to the realization that they won’t be making the postseason, they will look to trade him to potential contenders.
8. David Bednar, Pittsburgh Pirates
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 11: David Bednar #51 of the Pittsburgh Pirates delivers a pitch in the ninth inning during the game against the New York Mets at PNC Park on June 11, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
Bednar had a tough start to the season but has since returned to be a solid back-end of the bullpen arm. Playoff teams can never have enough quality pitching in the bullpen, so some contender will want to add him.
9. Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels
ANAHEIM, CA – JULY 2: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels bats during the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 2, 2023 in Anaheim, California. The Angels defeated the Diamondbacks 5-2. (Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
This one seems kind of unlikely due to how large Trout’s contract is, however, if the Angels are willing to pay some of it down or the cost to acquire Trout is lowered because of his salary, moving him to a contender would be the smart move for a team that hasn’t made the playoffs in many years.
10. Charlie Morton, Baltimore Orioles
Apr 20, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Charlie Morton (50) pitches during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
Morton hasn’t pitched well for the Orioles, but he does have plenty of playoff experience and success and would be a cheap, veteran addition, whether it be at the back end of the rotation or in middle relief for a contender.
