As the 6 p.m. ET July 31 MLB Trade Deadline arrives the Mets land closer Ryan Helsley the Mariners shock with Eugenio Suárez and contenders scramble for relief help. From AL East implications to Cubs’ Cubs schedule and trade options here’s the full trade rumour and deadline breakdown.
🕒 Trade Deadline Overview & Timing
The 2025 MLB Trade Deadline hit at 6 p.m. ET on July 31. As the clock wound down, markets heated up with demand for bullpen arms, corner bats and controllable talent. Asking prices which had been “comical” earlier, softened and mid tier offers began to close deals more easily.
🔁 Major Completed Deals
- Mets acquire All-Star closer Ryan Helsley from St. Louis, bolstering their already elite relief corps along with Edwin Díaz.
- Phillies trade for fireballer Jhoan Duran from the Twins, shoring up their back end.
- Mariners land slugger Eugenio Suárez from Diamondbacks, giving them a powerful boost at third base.
🔍 Rumor Mill & Trade Chatter
- The Pirates received calls from contenders over bullpen arms David Bednar and Mitch Keller though steep prices likely mean they’ll hold.
- Diamondbacks continue to fish with Luis Robert Jr. and Steven Kwan generating interest though Correa’s big-money contract remains a hurdle if the Astros pursue him.
- Yankees remain active, primed to add pitching and depth even after dealing for third baseman Ryan McMahon. Options include bullpen arms like Danny Coulombe or relievers like Duran or Helsley.
🏆 AL East Stakes & Division Implications
AL East standings as of July 31:
- Toronto Blue Jays: 63–45 (1st, .582)
- Yankees: 58–49 (4 GB)
- Red Sox: 58–51
- Rays: 54–54
- Orioles: 50–58
With Toronto ahead Yankees and Red Sox both eye pitching upgrades and utility bats ahead of August while Rays and Orioles prepare contingency plans Baltimore may use assets like Cedric Mullins or Ryan O’Hearn to facilitate trades.
⚾ Cubs Trade Watch & Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs, currently tied around 63–45 (roughly 3.5 GB in NL Central) quietly acquired bullpen help Michael Soroka and possibly other arms. With their schedule easing into a series vs. Baltimore postseason hopes hinge on similar deadline additions.
Mason Miller isn’t hurt, but he was “unavailable” for an #Athletics save situation the night before the trade deadline: https://t.co/EW4XU8no5Q pic.twitter.com/ADq1TpxJ0q
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) July 31, 2025
🧭 Storylines to Watch into the Final Hours
- Will big names still move? Mariners and Phillies led trade flow, but Robert Jr., Kwan, and Correa remain potential deadline surprises.
- Will sellers relent? Pirates and Diamondbacks have lofty valuation; demand must balance cash constraints and playoff aspirations.
- Teams needing bullpen help: Cardinals, Rangers, Yankees, Giants all looking to strengthen late game pitching.
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