MLB Trade Deadline: Key AL East, NL Central Moves

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, several teams are making significant moves to address injuries, roster slumps, and playoff ambitions. The Milwaukee Brewers acquired catcher Danny Jansen from the Rays, while the Rays quickly filled the vacancy by trading for Nick Fortes from the Marlins to strengthen their defense behind the plate. The Detroit Tigers, despite leading their division but struggling offensively, traded for starter Chris Paddack from the Twins following Reese Olson's injury to bolster their rotation. The Baltimore Orioles, disappointed by last year's acquisitions, are now selling expiring veteran contracts to focus on their young core. Teams like the Blue Jays, Yankees, and Red Sox are actively weighing trades, especially with injuries such as Aaron Judge's affecting their strategies. The AL East and NL Central are expected to be major drivers of late deadline activity.