Sportsnaut's Matt Higgins proposed such a deal in a hypothetical published on Tuesday: Angels outfielder Taylor Ward and reliever Reid Detmers for Phillies prospects Justin Crawford (OF), Mick Abel (SP), Gabriel Rincones Jr. (OF) and Mavis Graves (LHP).

Durán has been one of baseball's best relievers this season. The flamethrowing closer headed into the All-Star break with a career-best 1.66 ERA and 49 strikeouts in 43.1 innings.

They will head into the second half prepared to shake up the same groups as during last year’s trade deadline and the offseason.

The Philadelphia Phillies could make a major splash at the MLB trade deadline by acquiring elite closer Emmanuel Clase from the Cleveland Guardians in a blockbuster deal.

All-Star Week is upon MLB and, as the league celebrates the best and brightest from the first-half of the 2025 season, front offices are doing their diligence on players who may be available for potential trades as each team seeks to improve amid championship aspirations.

Because the MLB Trade Deadline follows shortly thereafter. Fortunes can be made in late July, not just for teams looking to bolster their rosters for a playoff push but for players looking to capitalize on strong seasons. Here are ten players to watch as the MLB Trade Deadline approaches.

The St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies could partner up for a trade deadline deal that would significantly impact both clubs' trajectories for the re