MLB Power Rankings for All 30 Teams Ahead of 2025 Trade Deadline

The 2025 MLB trade deadline is now just days away, as teams have until Thursday afternoon at 6 p.m. ET to put the finishing touches on their rosters for the remainder of the season.

For teams still toeing the line between buying or selling, the next few days will determine the course of the rest of their season, and a major shakeup is inevitable in next week's version of our weekly power rankings.

For now, this serves as an updated look at the MLB landscape heading into one of the busiest times on the baseball calendar.

The moves made in the coming days could end up determining who wins the 2025 World Series, while the long-term impact of the prospects who change hands could impact the game years down the road.

Nos. 30-28

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Marcell Ozuna

30. Colorado Rockies (27-78)

Previous Rank: 30
Last Week: 2-1 vs. STL, 1-2 @ BAL

After years of twiddling their thumbs at the trade deadline, the Rockies finally appear to be open for business after sending longtime third baseman Ryan McMahon to the Yankees. Reliever Jake Bird (44 G, 4.05 ERA, 10.5 K/9) is their best remaining trade chip thanks to his club control through 2028, while starters Germán Márquez and Austin Gomber could also hold some appeal as low-cost rental arms.

29. Atlanta Braves (44-60)

Previous Rank: 26
Last Week: 1-2 vs. SF, 0-3 @ TEX

The Braves have made zero progress toward digging out of their first-half hole and clawing back into contention, so selling at the deadline looks like their only move, though it will likely only be a soft sell of upcoming free agents. Slugger Marcell Ozuna is their most obvious trade candidate, while relievers Raisel Iglesias, Rafael Montero and Pierce Johnson could also find new homes.

28. Washington Nationals (43-62)

Previous Rank: 29
Last Week: 2-1 vs. CIN, 2-1 @ MIN

The Nationals already made one trade, flipping utility man Amed Rosario to the Yankees in exchange for a pair of prospects. Veterans Kyle Finnegan, Michael Soroka, Josh Bell, Andrew Chafin and Paul DeJong are all headed for free agency this offseason, so they will be moved if a contender has interest. The big question is whether they will seriously consider offers for ace MacKenzie Gore.

Nos. 27-25

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Mitch Keller

27. Chicago White Sox (38-68)

Previous Rank: 27
Last Week: 2-1 @ TB, 1-2 vs. CHC

The White Sox are 15-16 in their last 31 games since starting the season with a 23-52 record, and the youth movement is in full swing with top prospects Colson Montgomery, Kyle Teel, Chase Meidroth, Edgar Quero, Grant Taylor all playing key roles. Outfielder Luis Robert Jr. has rebuilt some trade value while Adrian Houser and Mike Tauchman have emerged as surprise trade chips, but that might be the extent of the pieces they offload.

26. Pittsburgh Pirates (44-62)

Previous Rank: 28
Last Week: 3-0 vs. DET, 2-1 vs. ARI

The Pirates have one of the trade market's top non-rental players in starter Mitch Keller, and flipping him for offensive help and salary flexibility makes sense for the organization going forward. Beyond that, relievers David Bednar and Dennis Santana are safe bets to find their way to a contender, while starter Andrew Heaney, infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa and outfielder Tommy Pham could also be dealt.

25. Baltimore Orioles (47-58)

Previous Rank: 24
Last Week: 1-3 @ CLE, 2-1 vs. COL

The Orioles' roster is overflowing with expiring contracts, and the first domino fell on Friday when reliever Gregory Soto was traded to the Mets. Starters Zach Eflin and Charlie Morton, relievers Seranthony Dominguez and Andrew Kittredge, outfielders Ramón Laureano and Cedric Mullins and 2025 All-Star Ryan O'Hearn could all be on the move in the coming days, furthering a farm system restock that started with their impressive 2025 draft haul.

Nos. 24-22

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Jhoan Durán

24. Athletics (46-62)

Previous Rank: 25
Last Week: 0-3 @ TEX, 4-0 @ HOU

The Athletics have assembled an exciting young offensive core and have a chance to be a thorn in the side of contenders throughout the second half, but they are still a long way from contention. Starters Jeffrey Springs, JP Sears and Luis Severino are all available in trade talks, but it would not be surprising to see the deadline come and go without a major move of any sort.

23. Minnesota Twins (50-55)

Previous Rank: 22
Last Week: 1-2 @ LAD, 1-2 vs. WAS

The Twins have three distinct tiers of trade chips. Rental players such as Willi Castro, Harrison Bader, Danny Coulombe and Chris Paddack who will all likely be on the move this week for a modest return. Relievers Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax who are both controllable through 2027 and available if a team is willing to pay a premium. And starter Joe Ryan, who could be pried loose if a team is willing to put a serious dent in its farm system.

22. Arizona Diamondbacks (51-55)

Previous Rank: 17
Last Week: 0-3 vs. HOU, 1-2 @ PIT

The D-backs' fire sale is already underway, with first baseman Josh Naylor traded to the Mariners and lefty masher Randal Grichuk flipped to the Royals. That figures to be just the tip of the iceberg. Merrill Kelly and Zac Gallen are among the top available starters, relievers Shelby Miller and Jalen Beeks can help a contender, and slugger Eugenio Suárez could be the single most impactful player moved this summer as he chases a 50-homer season.

Nos. 21-19

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Sandy Alcántara

21. Los Angeles Angels (51-55)

Previous Rank: 18
Last Week: 0-3 @ NYM, 2-2 vs. SEA

The Angels are unlikely to fully commit to a long-overdue rebuild, but their upcoming free agents should all be up for grabs. Starter Tyler Anderson, closer Kenley Jansen, third baseman Yoán Moncada and utility man Luis Rengifo are all on their way out the door this winter, while slugger Taylor Ward has one year of arbitration remaining but should be a popular target in a market thin on impact bats.

20. Kansas City Royals (52-54)

Previous Rank: 23
Last Week: 2-1 @ CHC, 2-1 vs. CLE

The Royals' move to acquire Randal Grichuk over the weekend could be an indication that they intend to stand pat at the deadline, which makes sense given their lack of high-value trade chips after Seth Lugo was signed to a two-year extension on Sunday. At four games back in the AL wild-card race, they are closer to contention than it might seem.

19. Miami Marlins (50-54)

Previous Rank: 21
Last Week: 2-1 vs. SD, 2-1 @ MIL

The Marlins will be one of the more fascinating teams to watch at the deadline, as they looked like obvious sellers before going 20-10 over their last 30 games. Suddenly, the idea of selling low on Sandy Alcántara for financial relief and flipping controllable starter Edward Cabrera for prospects looks less appealing. A playoff push is still a long shot, but it feels like they have some actual momentum as a franchise for the first time in a while, so holding might be their best deadline strategy.

Nos. 18-16

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Brandon Lowe

18. Cleveland Guardians (52-53)

Previous Rank: 20
Last Week: 3-1 vs. BAL, 1-2 @ KC

Since wrapping up a brutal 10-game losing streak on July 6, the Guardians have gone 12-5 in their last 17 games to climb back into the thick of the AL wild-card race. Any rumblings of Steven Kwan, Emmanuel Clase or Cade Smith being traded have likely been silenced by their improved play, though they are open to flipping a rehabbing Shane Bieber. Can they find a productive outfield bat on the cheap?

17. St. Louis Cardinals (54-53)

Previous Rank: 19
Last Week: 1-2 @ COL, 2-2 vs. SD

The Cardinals have played just well enough this season to make deciding what to do at the trade deadline difficult. They could hold and try to chase a wild-card berth, or they could do a minor sell-off and shop closer Ryan Helsley and setup man Phil Maton. It seems unlikely they will be buyers, but they could explore swaps of MLB talent similar to the Harrison Bader-for-Jordan Montgomery deal a few years ago.

16. Tampa Bay Rays (53-53)

Previous Rank: 16
Last Week: 1-2 vs. CWS, 0-3 @ CIN

It's never as simple as pinning down the Rays as buyers or sellers, as they generally do some combination of both with one eye on the current season and the other on the future. Veterans Yandy Díaz and Brandon Lowe are reportedly available, though not being shopped aggressively. Trading from their surplus of pitching by flipping free-agent-to-be Zack Littell or closer Pete Fairbanks is a possibility, while they could also buy if the right outfield bat is available.

Nos. 15-13

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Dylan Cease

15. San Francisco Giants (54-52)

Previous Rank: 13
Last Week: 2-1 @ ATL, 0-3 vs. NYM

It stands to reason that the Giants have already made their big trade splash when they acquired Rafael Devers from the Red Sox in mid-June, but they are still poised to at least be small-scale buyers. With Landen Roupp on the injured list and Hayden Birdsong optioned to Triple-A, the rotation has two major question marks behind Logan Webb, Robbie Ray and Justin Verlander.

14. Cincinnati Reds (56-50)

Previous Rank: 15
Last Week: 1-2 @ WAS, 3-0 vs. TB

The Reds spent much of the season's first three months hovering around the .500 mark, but a 10-4 record in their last 14 games has solidified their standing as playoff contenders heading into the deadline. An outfield bat to push Jake Fraley and Will Benson for playing time in right field and some high-leverage bullpen help to join Emilio Pagán and Tony Santillan in the late innings are the main items on their shopping list.

13. San Diego Padres (57-49)

Previous Rank: 11
Last Week: 1-2 @ MIA, 2-2 @ STL

The Padres are expected to be trade-deadline buyers, with the most obvious need being an impact bat who can either slot in as the primary designated hitter or handle left field to Gavin Sheets into that role. However, they are also open to the idea of trading right-hander Dylan Cease, who will be a free agent at the end of the season. AJ Preller is never shy about shaking things up, so expect San Diego to be one of the more interesting teams to watch on deadline day.

Nos. 12-10

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Ryan McMahon

12. New York Yankees (57-48)

Previous Rank: 9
Last Week: 1-2 @ TOR, 1-2 vs. PHI

The Yankees have lost three of their last four series and Aaron Judge is now on the injured list with an elbow flexor strain that will likely limit him to DH duties once he returns to action. Not an ideal state for the franchise heading into the deadline. It already plugged the glaring hole at third base by acquiring Ryan McMahon and added some versatility in Amed Rosario, so the focus on deadline day should be on adding to the pitching staff in some capacity.

11. Houston Astros (60-46)

Previous Rank: 7
Last Week: 3-0 @ ARI, 0-4 vs. ATH

With a patchwork starting rotation behind Framber Valdez and Hunter Brown, a banged-up left side of the infield with Isaac Paredes and Jeremy Peña both on the injured list, and an ongoing need for another productive outfield bat, the Astros have no shortage of trade deadline needs. The question is how much they will be able to accomplish with a thin farm system lacking top-tier talent.

10. Seattle Mariners (56-50)

Previous Rank: 6
Last Week: 1-2 vs. MIL, 2-2 @ LAA

The Mariners plugged one hole with the addition of first baseman Josh Naylor, but they could still use another outfield bat to put the finishing touches on their offensive attack. On the pitching side of things, the bullpen is the most pressing issue, with at least one quality arm needed to bolster the late-inning trio of Andrés Muñoz, Matt Brash and Eduard Bazardo.

Nos. 9-7

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Tarik Skubal

9. Boston Red Sox (57-50)

Previous Rank: 10
Last Week: 1-2 @ PHI, 2-1 vs. LAD

The Red Sox are in a unique position where they have already traded a superstar in Rafael Devers and could also be open to moving outfielder Jarren Duran to unclog an outfield logjam, but they still profile as buyers. A playoff-caliber starting pitcher, a first baseman and bullpen help all feature prominently on their list of deadline needs, it's just a question of how aggressive they want to be during something of a transitional year.

8. Texas Rangers (56-50)

Previous Rank: 14
Last Week: 3-0 vs. ATH, 3-0 vs. ATL

With a 11-2 record in their last 13 games, the Rangers are one of the hottest teams in baseball, and they have shifted decisively into the buyer category after sitting on the fence for much of the season. There is a ton of room for in-house improvement, especially from an offense that significantly underperformed during the first half. Adding a high-leverage bullpen arm or two might be all this club needs to do to make a playoff push.

7. Detroit Tigers (61-46)

Previous Rank: 3
Last Week: 0-3 @ PIT, 1-3 vs. TOR

With a 2-12 record in their last 14 games, the Tigers are in a nose dive right now after spending much of the year looking like one of the best teams in baseball. They still have an eight-game lead in the AL Central standings and one of the easier remaining schedules among contenders, so their recent slide is unlikely to impact their status as buyers. The way the roster is constructed, finding a couple high-leverage relievers would be the best way to shore things up for the playoff push.

Nos. 6-4

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Blake Snell

6. New York Mets (62-44)

Previous Rank: 12
Last Week: 3-0 vs. LAA, 2-0 @ SF

The Mets closed out June in a 3-13 skid, but they have since righted the ship to go 14-7 with a plus-16 run differential in July, and it's shaping up to be a battle down to the season's final days with the Phillies for NL East supremacy. Adding a starter capable of starting a playoff game and some bullpen help will be on the docket at the deadline.

5. Los Angeles Dodgers (61-45)

Previous Rank: 5
Last Week: 2-1 vs. MIN, 1-2 @ BOS

The Dodgers have so much already invested in this year's team, they have no choice but to continue adding in an all-out effort to win another title. Their bullpen leads the majors with 463 innings pitched—39 more innings than any other team—and has been hit hard by injuries. With Blake Snell on the rehab trail and poised to bolster the rotation, expect L.A. to push for multiple high-end bullpen pieces.

4. Philadelphia Phillies (60-45)

Previous Rank: 8
Last Week: 2-1 vs. BOS, 2-1 @ NYY

Solidifying the bullpen remains the most glaring need for a Phillies team in win-now mode with an aging core and high-priced veterans up and down the roster. The addition of veteran free agent David Robertson is a good start, and he made his Triple-A debut on Saturday as he shakes off some cobwebs, but that can't be the only addition to the relief corps.

Nos. 3-1

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Matt Shaw

3. Milwaukee Brewers (62-43)

Previous Rank: 1
Last Week: 2-1 @ SEA, 1-2 vs. MIA

The Brewers have the young, MLB-ready arms that rebuilding teams generally target at the deadline, and pushing Caleb Durbin into a utility role with an offensive upgrade at third base would move the needle in the NL Central race. Otherwise, a versatile bench piece who can serve as an upgrade over Andruw Monasterio and Anthony Seigler would be a nice small-scale move.

2. Chicago Cubs (62-43)

Previous Rank: 2
Last Week: 1-2 vs. KC, 2-1 @ CWS

The Cubs have the MLB-ready prospect talent and clear need in the starting rotation to make a major splash at the deadline, it's just a question of which starter they have atop their wish list. A rental would make sense, but so would a controllable arm like Mitch Keller or Edward Cabrera if they actually end up being moved. Rookie Matt Shaw picked a great time to start swinging a hot bat at third base, but they could still be part of the Eugenio Suárez sweepstakes as well.

1. Toronto Blue Jays (63-43)

Previous Rank: 4
Last Week: 2-1 vs. NYY, 3-1 @ DET

For the first time this season, and in several seasons for that matter, the Blue Jays hold the No. 1 spot in our weekly power rankings. They are 17-5 with a plus-45 run differential in July and have won eight of their past nine series, putting them in position to buy aggressively at the deadline. An outfield bat is their most obvious need, though they could also explore adding to the starting rotation and bullpen as they try to capture their first AL East title since 2015.

Complete Rankings

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Compete Rankings

1. Toronto Blue Jays
2. Chicago Cubs
3. Milwaukee Brewers
4. Philadelphia Phillies
5. Los Angeles Dodgers
6. New York Mets
7. Detroit Tigers
8. Texas Rangers
9. Boston Red Sox
10. Seattle Mariners
11. Houston Astros
12. New York Yankees
13. San Diego Padres
14. Cincinnati Reds
15. San Francisco Giants
16. Tampa Bay Rays
17. St. Louis Cardinals
18. Cleveland Guardians
19. Miami Marlins
20. Kansas City Royals
21. Los Angeles Angels
22. Arizona Diamondbacks
23. Minnesota Twins
24. Athletics
25. Baltimore Orioles
26. Pittsburgh Pirates
27. Chicago White Sox
28. Washington Nationals
29. Atlanta Braves
30. Colorado Rockies

Stars of the Week

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Hitter and Rookie of the Week: Nick Kurtz, Athletics

Stats: 6 G, 15-for-25, 5 2B, 5 HR, 11 RBI, 9 R, 1 SB

In his 66th career game in the big leagues, Kurtz turned in one of the most impressive individual offensive performances in MLB history. The 22-year-old went 6-for-6 with four home runs, adding a double and eight RBI to tie the single-game record with 19 total bases. The AL Rookie of the Year front-runner is now hitting .309/.378/.683 with 23 home runs and 59 RBI in 67 games.

Pitcher of the Week: Nick Lodolo, Cincinnati Reds

Stats: 1 GS, SHO, W, 9.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 8 K

In his fourth big league season, Lodolo is finally healthy and living up to the hype that came with being the No. 7 overall pick and first pitcher selected in the 2019 draft. The 6'6" southpaw tossed his first career shutout and second complete game of the season on Wednesday against the Nationals. He has a 3.08 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 112 strikeouts in 122.2 innings on the year.