MLB Trade Rumors: Ryan Helsley's Market Expands with Interest from Mets and Astros
An overview of the latest MLB trade rumors as the trade deadline approaches, including updates on Ryan Helsley, Brandon Lowe, and other players.
Major League Baseball’s trade deadline is set for 6 p.m. ET on July 31, giving teams over two days to finalize trades. Some teams have already made significant moves; the Yankees acquired infielders Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario, while the Mariners picked up Josh Naylor for first base. Who else might be on the move? CBS Sports has compiled Tuesday’s most impactful trade news here.
Yankees, Dodgers, Phillies Interested in Closer
Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley expects to be traded before the deadline and is drawing interest from several major teams including the Yankees, Mets, Dodgers, Phillies, Rangers, and Blue Jays, as noted by Mark Feinsand from MLB.com.
Helsley stated, “It’s a little bit different this time. The likelihood is probably as great as it’s ever been for me to get traded. I would say it’s 90% I go, 10% I stay.”
Ryan Helsley
Helsley, an impending free agent, has a 3.00 ERA and a 2.93 strikeout-to-walk ratio over his 36 innings this season.
Mets and Astros Eye Lowe
The Mets and Astros have expressed interest in Brandon Lowe from the Rays. Lowe, 31, is currently injured but is anticipated to return soon. His current stats reflect a .269/.320/.480 average with 19 home runs this season.
Brandon Lowe
Dodgers Manager Says Rushing Won’t Be Dealt
Dodgers rookie Dalton Rushing has been mentioned in rumors, yet manager Dave Roberts remarked that a deal seems unlikely, claiming, “I don’t see a world in which he’s moved.”
Dalton Rushing
Rushing debuted this May and has played sparingly with a .545 OPS in few appearances primarily as a backup.
Dodgers and Blue Jays Interested in Kwan
Both the Dodgers and Blue Jays are also looking at Steven Kwan from the Guardians. Kwan has been impressive this season, hitting .287/.351/.411 with nine home runs.
Steven Kwan
Brewers Interested in O’Hearn
Finally, the Brewers are targeting Ryan O’Hearn of the Orioles, who has shown impressive performance this season with a .284 batting average and 12 home runs.
Ryan O’Hearn
O’Hearn is likely to be a free agent at season’s end.
