Most people are familiar with some of the big-name MLB talent that is moved during the Trade Deadline, names like Tarik Skubal and Adley Rutschman. In contrast, even some of the most savvy fans aren’t aware of the talent that is being traded for these players in the form of prospects. Here are some of the top MLB prospects traded at the deadline across baseball this year.
Hope went from the Dodgers to the Tigers as the headliner of the Tarik Skubal deal. The 21-year-old is built like a running back with exceptional raw power.
The Angels acquired Nimmala in the Jose Soriano deal. He had a hot year in High-A Vancouver last season and earned the promotion to AA.
Enyanson was the headline prospect in the deal that sent franchise cornerstone Adley Rutschman to Boston. He gets a ton of spin on his breaking ball, featuring a plus slider and curve.
Rojas was the Mets’ main return in the trade that sent Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor to the Cubs. He has good positional versatility coming up as a shortstop, but will likely stick at third.
Ryan was another player sent over in the Skubal deal. Detroit asked for a major-league-ready pitcher, which is likely where Ryan fits in, as he was on the LA big league roster in 2024 before needing Tommy John surgery.
Frias was the top prospect traded away from Milwaukee’s league-best farm system. He was part of the return in the deal for Dustin May and Jojo Romero. He has been one of the hottest prospects in the Brewers system, and his line-drive power has been on full display recently.
Forret entered the Orioles system from Tampa Bay in return for Tyler Wells. The righty has been one of MILB’s best pitchers with deception and command, leading to fantastic overall stats.
Mayfield was sent to Detroit from San Diego as the main prospect return for Casey Mize. The tall lefty has shown great strikeout stuff against both lefties and righties.
Witherspoon is another prospect in the package for Boston when they acquired Rutschman. He has a live arm with a short delivery, leading to exceptional deception.
Marquez was shipped out to San Francisco from Philadelphia in the Luis Arraez trade. Marquez’s signature pitch is his changeup, which grades out as one of the best in the minor leagues.
Yet another prospect in the Rutschman deal, Azocar heads to Baltimore from Boston. An instinctive center fielder, Azocar also displays good bat speed and has potential for plus power.
Taylor was the top prospect going to Miami in the Liam Hicks trade to Tampa Bay. He has positional versatility on the infield and has worked hard to improve his swing over the last year.
Stafura came over to the Mets in the trade that sent Luke Weaver to the Pirates. The Pirates likely viewed Stafura as expendable due to the breakout of Konnor Griffin. He boasts great exit velocities when he is able to make solid contact and plus speed.
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