2025 MLB trade deadline news
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Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase — a rumored MLB trade deadline target — has been placed on paid leave in connection with a sports-gambling investigation, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported Monday. Clase is reportedly on leave through Aug. 31, per The Athletic's Zack Meisel.
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First and foremost, Clase is now completely off the trade block. The Phillies were likely going to express interest in acquiring him, but they have several other relievers they can turn to. Where this really impacts the Phillies is with other players who now might become more available than they previously were, namely Steven Kwan.
The Philadelphia Phillies are bound to be one of the more aggressive teams in the coming days, and they desperately need to add relief pitching.
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Reliever supply might not meet demand at the trade deadline. Here are some options for the Phillies.
It’s clear to rival teams that the Phillies are focused on another reliever. One big-swing option came off the board Monday. Will they turn to a rental? The clock is ticking.
The 2025 MLB trade deadline is a little more than a week away. Teams have until 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 31, to make their most impactful additions to prior to the stretch run and postseason. The old August and September waiver trade system is no more.
Over the past 10 years, Trade Deadline week has featured deals involving some of the game’s best players. Juan Soto to the Padres in 2022. Max Scherzer and Trea Turner to the Dodgers in 2021. Manny Machado to the Dodgers in 2018.
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