MLB Trade Targets: Relief Pitchers

The MLB Trade Deadline is on Monday, and teams are scrambling to get deals done. Lots of big names will be available for trade as some teams have signaled that they are open for business. Take a look at our Buyers and Sellers article to see which teams are which.

Here are some notable relief pitchers who are likely on the trade block, and what some potential fits for them could be.

Andrew Kittredge – RHP – Orioles

Best Fits: Brewers, Pirates

Kittredge is a pure rental and will be a free agent after this season. The veteran right-hander gets a ton of chase on his breaking pitches.

Brock Burke – LHP – Reds

Best Fits: Yankees, Rangers

Burke is a pure rental and will be a free agent after this season. He has had a great season and has become part of the Reds’ leverage bullpen.

Antonio Senzatela – RHP – Rockies

Best Fits: White Sox, Astros

Senzatela is under team control through the 2027 season. He converted to the bullpen after starting most of last year, and his numbers have taken a good leap because of it.

Matt Strahm – LHP – Royals

Best Fits: Marlins, Pirates

Strahm is a pure rental and will be a free agent after this season. He has had a down season, but has significant playoff experience from his time with the Phillies.

Kirby Yates – RHP – Angels

Best Fits: Marlins, Cubs

Yates is a pure rental and will be a free agent after this season. The veteran has battled some injuries this year but has been good when he has been on the mound.

Taylor Rogers – LHP – Twins

Best Fits: Pirates, Phillies

Rogers is a pure rental and will be a free agent after this season. His numbers are a little rough so far this year, but the expected stats are a bit better due to Rogers generating a lot of weak contact.

AJ Minter – LHP – Mets

Best Fits: Yankees, Cubs

Minter is a pure rental and will be a free agent after this season. He has been great this season, but has not pitched a ton due to some injuries.

Luke Weaver – RHP – Mets

Best Fits: Rangers, White Sox

Weaver is under team control through 2027. He has been arguably the best reliever for the Mets with an ERA under two.

Mason Miller – RHP – Padres

Best Fits: Brewers, Yankees

Miller is under team control through 2029. The flamethrower has been one of the best closers in the big leagues this year and will command a hefty trade package if the Padres decide to move him.

Adrian Morejon – LHP – Padres

Best Fits: White Sox, Rangers

Morejon is a pure rental and will be a free agent after this season. He has been another great piece in that stellar Padres bullpen. A good option at reliever who would command significantly less than Miller.

Sam Hentges – LHP – Giants

Best Fits: Marlins, Cubs

Hentges is under team control through 2027. He has been an integral part of the Giants’ A bullpen and misses a ton of barrels.

Ryne Stanek – RHP – Cardinals

Best Fits: Astros, Diamondbacks

Stanek is under team control through 2027. He has been another guy whose underlying stats are better than his standard ones. A reliable middle reliever for the Cardinals.

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