MLB.com takes a look at 20 players who have a good chance of wearing new uniforms by Tuesday night (listed in order of their 2024 fWAR):
Paredes made his first All-Star team this season, but the Rays’ top prospect (and third in MLB Pipeline’s Top 100) is Junior Caminero, who also plays third base. Paredes is set to make about $1.1 million this season and will be arbitration-eligible for three more years, so the cost of acquiring a versatile player—he can play anywhere in the infield—with that kind of control will be high.
Potentials: Astros, Mariners, Yankees
While most of the talk has centered around Garrett Crochet, it’s Fedde who is the most likely starter to be traded by the White Sox. Fedde, 31, is coming off a resurgence in 2024 after spending last season in Korea, and with one more year and $7.5 million remaining on his contract, the right-hander can offer other clubs a middle-rotation starter at a reasonable price.
Prospects: Astros, Brewers, Cardinals
After a disappointing season that included a trade to Baltimore in 2023, Flaherty rebounded in 2024, going 7-5 with a 2.95 ERA for Detroit. Flaherty is owed about $4.6 million for the remainder of the season, after which he will be a free agent.
Potential assets: Dodgers, Guardians, Padres
After Flaherty, Kikuchi may be the most sought-after starting pitcher on the market this week. The 33-year-old isn’t having a great year, but he’s striking out a lot of batters (130 in 115 2/3 innings) and not walking many batters (30), an attractive combination heading into the final stretch. Kikuchi is owed about $3.3 million for the remainder of the season before becoming a free agent.
Prospects: Astros, Guardians, Cardinals
Taillon’s name has been one of the hottest this week, as the Cubs have received significant interest in the starter. With $42 million owed to him through the end of 2026, Taillon is a controllable arm who won’t cost as much as younger counterparts like Tarik Skubal and Garrett Crochet.
Potentials: Astros, Red Sox, Yankees
The Angels will have to field calls on a number of controllable players, including left-hander Tyler Anderson and outfielder Taylor Ward, but Rengifo stands out in a market where infielders are scarce. The 27-year-old is owed $1.45 million this season and is eligible for arbitration for the last time in 2025.
Potential: Pirates, Red Sox, Yankees
San Francisco’s 4-5 record since the All-Star break likely prompted the Giants to sell, making Yastrzemski and Conforto — two left-handed, hitting outfielders — logical candidates for a trade. Conforto is set to make about $6 million, while Yastrzemski, who is arbitration-eligible for an additional year, will make about $2.6 million for the remainder of 2024.
Potentials: Mets, Pirates, Royals
The 33-year-old has a 1.94 ERA in 50 appearances this season, making him one of the most effective non-stop relievers on the market. Floro has an upfront payout of about $750,000 and will be a free agent at the end of the season.
Potential: Cardinals, D-backs, Mets
It can be tough to add a catcher this time of year, but for clubs looking for help behind the plate, the 2023 All-Star MVP is the best option available. Díaz, who is headed to free agency and is owed about $2 million for the rest of the season, has a solid bat and good defensive numbers.
Potentials: Pirates, Rangers, Yankees
The 29-year-old may not be Plan A for many contenders, but for those who find the prices of top pitchers too high or simply miss some of these other pitchers, Quantrill could be a solid consolation prize. He’s owed about $2.1 million this season and is under control through 2025, when he’ll be eligible for arbitration for the final time.
Potential matches: Astros, Brewers, Twins
After already trading Arozarena and Eflin this week, the Rays could also get rid of Diaz, who is attracting a lot of interest. Diaz can play either corner infield and could land with the Mariners, Astros or Pirates. He is owed about $2.65 million this season, will make $10 million in 2025 and has a $12 million club option for 2026.
Potentials: Astros, Mariners, Pirates
A first-time All-Star, the 30-year-old is one of the top closers available this summer. Scott is set to make around $1.9 million in 2024 before becoming a free agent, making him one of the biggest contracts to be traded by Tuesday.
Potentials: Mets, Royals, Yankees
DeJong, who turns 31 on Aug. 2, has been productive this season for the White Sox, hitting 17 homers in 99 games. The options for clubs looking for help in the middle of the infield are slim, and given that DeJong is eligible for less than $600,000 this season, the impending free agent could be a low-risk trade candidate.
Potentials: Dodgers, Guardians, Mariners
Thomas is a versatile outfielder who ranks among Washington’s best players, but with James Wood in the big leagues and Dylan Crews on the way, the Nationals could use Thomas to bring back younger, controllable talent. Thomas will make about $1.8 million for the remainder of the season and is eligible for arbitration for one more year before becoming a free agent.
Potentials: Braves, Dodgers, Guardians
Many clubs will try to land Brent Rooker in Oakland, but with three more years of control, the slugger seems more likely to stay with the Athletics after the deadline. Andujar was productive in 51 games, hitting four home runs with 26 RBIs and a .735 OPS. The soon-to-be free agent is set to make about $560,000 over the remainder of the season.
Potentials: Guardians, Red Sox, Twins
Since returning from the injured list earlier this month, Snell has allowed two runs in 24 innings (0.75 ERA) in four starts — his most recent a career-best 15-strikeout performance. Snell has a $30 million player option for 2025 that could give potential suitors pause, but if the Giants want to part ways with the two-time Cy Young winner, they should have a chance to do so.
Prospects: Astros, Cardinals, Dodgers
The 37-year-old reliever is having a solid season, posting a 3.80 ERA in 44 appearances. A power pitcher (he ranks in the 86th percentile in fastball velocity at 96.3 mph) and groundball specialist (84th percentile in groundball percentage), García is set to make about $1.4 million in 2024 before becoming a free agent.
Potentials: D-backs, Padres, Twins
Finnegan earned his first All-Star nod this season and, with a 2.32 ERA and 28 saves in 44 appearances, the 32-year-old is one of three notable closers available. Finnegan is eligible for about $1.7 million this season and is eligible for arbitration for the final time this offseason.
Potentials: Padres, Phillies, Yankees
Pham is no stranger to trade deadline deals, having been traded in the summers of 2018, 2022 and 2023. Pham’s numbers this season don’t jump out at you, but the 36-year-old still hits left-handed well (.848 OPS) and can play all three outfield positions. He’s owed just over $800,000 for the remainder of the season before becoming a free agent.
Potentials: Braves, Pirates, Royals