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Chat with MLBTR's Steve Adams: 7/22/25
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Steve Adams
8:42
Good morning! Just over a week until the deadline, and probably days away from the trade market really breaking open. We'll get going at 1pm CT, but feel free to ask questions ahead of time.
1:01
Greetings! Let's get underway
Tigertown
1:01
Detroit starting Trey Melton on Wednesday to showcase him. Would Melton and Max Anderson or Jace Jung be enough for Suarez?
Steve Adams
1:03
I don't really buy into the idea of a prospect call-up being a "showcase" in today's game, where every team has countless hours of video on these guys and more data than we can process. I don't think Melton carving through a weak Pirates lineup or being tagged for like four runs in four innings materially changes his perception throughout the league.

As for the package, Melton as a centerpiece for Suarez seems feasible, sure. Jace Jung's stock is down, but either or Jung/Anderson + Melton is a compelling offer.
Mike
1:03
If the cardinals sell, who is on the block besides Helsley? Given Fedde's massive drop in value, is Helsley the only real trade asset?
Steve Adams
1:05
They'll get something for Maton and for Matz as well (especially if they eat some of Matz's salary). Not sure why JoJo Romero isn't talked about as a viable trade option for them as well -- only one additional year of control and third straight season of good numbers. He has a 0.40 ERA since late April.
And I do expect that they'll still find a trade for Fedde
Soler
1:05
Do I have any value, or would halos have to eat some of contract?
Steve Adams
1:05
Angels would have to eat almost the entire contract
Jays in 43 parks
1:06
Keller & Bednar for Manoak & Macko & Loperfido ... Who says no?
Steve Adams
1:07
Manoah is injured and barely has more club control than Bednar -- plus less than Keller. Macko has an 8-something ERA in AAA coming off knee surgery. That doesn't Keller alone, certainly not both him and Bednar.
Guest
1:07
Will the Guardians trade both Smith and Clase?
Steve Adams
1:08
I'd be shocked if they traded both, but I can see Clase moving. I'd put the probability under 50% though.
CUBBIES
1:08
We think Suarez is getting traded ? One year rental and going to have to give a lot
Steve Adams
1:09
Yeah I lean toward someone making a big enough offer that the D-backs do it, even if they're not totally punting on the season. By mid-August, Jordan Lawlar can be taking those everyday ABs at third base.
Phillies fan
1:09
What would it hypothetically take for the Phillies to land Clase and Kwan.
Steve Adams
1:09
Both? Andrew Painter and then some.
Guest
1:10
Given the Rays are looking for catching, are the Cardinals a good trade fit for Taj Bradley? What would it take to get it done? With Bradley's struggles and falling K%, would Pages be enough? Or would it take Crooks or Bernal?
Steve Adams
1:12
If the Rays wanted an all-glove, no-bat catcher they could get one more cheaply than giving up Taj Bradley. Crooks feels like a better starting point there, though he's not having the best season in AAA. I still think you could put something together with those two at the forefront of though.
"Those two" being Cooks/Bradley
Crooks* grr
Damon
1:12
Do the cubs cut Turner after the deadline?
Steve Adams
1:13
Hard to imagine him hanging around that much longer. Tough year for a great player
John
1:13
Percent chance Sean Murphy or Michael Harris gets moved?
Steve Adams
1:13
Under 5%?
Guest
1:13
Would KC consider trading Bubic and a prospect to Boston for Durand?
Steve Adams
1:14
I have to think, given how bad the Royals' outfield has been, that something around 3+ years of Duran for 1+ years of Bubic would pique their interest, yes.
Phillie RX
1:15
As much as anything, the Phillies need outfield production. Might Dominguez be available with the emergence of Jones?
Steve Adams
1:16
No, I don't see Dominguez being available even with Spencer Jones going nuts in AA/AAA
Eric
1:16
What does the return on a Mitch Keller trade look like, do they package someone like Bednar to get a bigger return?
Steve Adams
1:17
Keller is an above-average pitcher being paid less than we saw No. 3-4 guys like Taijuan Walker and Jameson Taillon get a few years back. They should be able to get something headlined by a 50-FV prospect for him -- i.e. someone on or not far off the back half of most top 100 lists. And obviously you're probably looking at 3 to 5 total pieces for him.
JP
1:18
The 3B trade market is pretty light on impact players. Is there anyone not named Suarez that could be pried loose?
Steve Adams
1:20
Ryan McMahon, Willi Castro, Yoan Moncada, Luis Urias ... maybe Ramon Urias. The Pirates would giftwrap Ke'Bryan Hayes and send him to you for nothing, probably. Thairo Estrada has a little 3B experience (but probably not enough arm to drop him over there on the regular). Miguel Andujar, Gio Urshela
Hot take!
1:21
Seattle is top ten in offense this season.  But they are middle of the pack in pitching, starting and relief.  Should Seattle instead be in on the pitching market?
Steve Adams
1:22
It's a reasonably top-heavy lineup with Cal Raleigh doing a disproportionate amount of the heavy lifting. But I do expect them to be in the bullpen market in addition to their search for offense
AJ Preller burner
1:22
I desperately need catching help, and maybe an outfielder. I want to run it back with Kyle Higashioka -- could I pair that with another Texas bat (Adolis, perhaps) for some low-level pitching prospects?
Steve Adams
1:23
Probably, but I really don't know that Padres ownership will green-light that level of spending. There's a reason their late-offseason moves were an immensely backloaded deal for Pivetta and a bunch of $1-3MM fliers on Heyward, Maldonado, Elias Diaz and Connor Joe
Guest
1:24
Do you see the Braves doing anything other some minor moves?
Steve Adams
1:24
I wouldn't really call trading Marcell Ozuna and Raisel Iglesisas "minor" moves, and I expect both to happen. Maybe Pierce Johnson and Rafael Montero, too.
T(win)s
1:25
Do the Twins move anybody besides the rental guys?  I'd be very surprised if Jax, Duran, or Ryan are traded
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