MLB Transfers in 2025 Season Baseball
Major transfers in MLB
Arizona Diamondbacks
IN : RHP Corbin Burnes, 1B Josh Naylor, OF Randal Grichuk, RHP Kendall Graveman
OUT : 1B Christian Walker, DH Joc Pederson, INF Kevin Newman, 1B Josh Bell, RHP Paul Sewald, RHP Slade Cecconi
Athletics
IN : RHP Luis Severino, LHP Jeffrey Springs, 3B Gio Urshela, RHP Jose Leclerc, 3B Luis Urias, LHP T.J. McFarland
OUT : LHP Scott Alexander, RHP Ross Stripling
Atlanta Braves
IN : OF Jurickson Profar, OF Bryan De La Cruz
OUT : LHP Max Fried, OF Jorge Soler, C Travis d'Arnaud, RHP Charlie Morton, LHP A.J. Minter, 3B Gio Urshela, OF Ramon Laureano, RHP John Brebbia, RHP Luke Jackson
Baltimore Orioles
IN : OF Tyler O'Neill, RHP Tomoyuki Sugano, C Gary Sanchez, RHP Charlie Morton, RHP Andrew Kittredge, OF Dylan Carlson, OF Ramon Laureano
OUT : RHP Corbin Burnes, OF Anthony Santander, DH Eloy Jimenez, LHP John Means, OF Austin Slater, LHP Danny Coulombe, RHP Jacob Webb
Boston Red Sox
IN : LHP Garrett Crochet, 3B Alex Bregman, RHP Walker Buehler, LHP Patrick Sandoval, LHP Aroldis Chapman, LHP Justin Wilson, LHP Jovani Moran, C Carlos Narvaez, RHP Adam Ottavino, LHP Matt Moore
OUT : OF Tyler O'Neill, RHP Kenley Jansen, C Danny Jansen, RHP Chris Martin, RHP Nick Pivetta, RHP Lucas Sims
Chicago Cubs
IN : OF Kyle Tucker, LHP Matthew Boyd, RHP Ryan Pressly, RHP Eli Morgan, C Carson Kelly, 1B Justin Turner, LHP Caleb Thielbar, RHP Ryan Brasier, RHP Colin Rea, 3B Jon Berti, RHP Cody Poteet, UTIL Vidal Brujan, INF Nicky Lopez
OUT : OF Cody Bellinger, RHP Kyle Hendricks, OF Mike Tauchman, RHP Jorge Lopez, 3B Isaac Paredes, RHP Hayden Wesneski
Chicago White Sox
IN : LHP Martin Perez, OF Austin Slater, OF Mike Tauchman, RHP Bryse Wilson, 3B Josh Rojas, OF Michael A. Taylor, LHP Tyler Gilbert, C Matt Thaiss
OUT : LHP Garrett Crochet, RHP Michael Soroka, 3B Yoan Moncada
Cincinnati Reds
IN : RHP Nick Martinez, RHP Brady Singer, 2B Gavin Lux, LHP Taylor Rogers, OF Austin Hays, LHP Wade Miley, C Jose Trevino, RHP Scott Barlow
OUT : LHP Justin Wilson, 2B Jonathan India, 1B Ty France, SS Amed Rosario, RHP Jakob Junis, OF Joey Wiemer
Cleveland Guardians
IN : C Austin Hedges, RHP Shane Bieber, 1B Carlos Santana, RHP Paul Sewald, LHP John Means, RHP Luis L. Ortiz, RHP Jakob Junis, RHP Slade Cecconi
OUT : LHP Matthew Boyd, RHP Alex Cobb, 2B Andres Gimenez, RHP Nick Sandlin, RHP Eli Morgan, 1B Josh Naylor, OF Myles Straw
Colorado Rockies
IN : C Jacob Stallings, INF Kyle Farmer, INF Thairo Estrada, LHP Scott Alexander
OUT : RHP Cal Quantrill, 2B Brendan Rodgers
Detroit Tigers
IN : RHP Jack Flaherty, 2B Gleyber Torres, RHP Alex Cobb, RHP Tommy Kahnle, RHP John Brebbia, LHP Andrew Chafin
OUT : RHP Alex Faedo
Houston Astros
IN : 1B Christian Walker, 3B Isaac Paredes, RHP Hayden Wesneski, OF Ben Gamel, 2B Brendan Rodgers
OUT : OF Kyle Tucker, 3B Alex Bregman, LHP Yusei Kikuchi, RHP Justin Verlander, RHP Ryan Pressly, LHP Caleb Ferguson, OF Jason Heyward, RHP Kendall Graveman
Kansas City Royals
IN : 2B Jonathan India, RHP Carlos Estevez, RHP Michael Lorenzen, OF Joey Wiemer
OUT : RHP Brady Singer, 2B Adam Frazier, OF Tommy Pham, INF Paul DeJong, 1B Yuli Gurriel
Los Angeles Angels
IN : LHP Yusei Kikuchi, OF Jorge Soler, RHP Kenley Jansen, C Travis d'Arnaud, RHP Kyle Hendricks, 3B Yoan Moncada, INF Kevin Newman, 3B J.D. Davis, SS Tim Anderson
OUT : LHP Patrick Sandoval, RHP Griffin Canning, C Matt Thaiss, INF Eric Wagaman, LHP Matt Moore, OF Kevin Pillar
Los Angeles Dodgers
IN : LHP Blake Snell, RHP Roki Sasaki, OF Teoscar Hernandez, LHP Tanner Scott, LHP Clayton Kershaw, UTIL Hyeseong Kim, RHP Kirby Yates, OF Michael Conforto, RHP Blake Treinen, UTIL Kike Hernandez, RHP Giovanny Gallegos
OUT : RHP Walker Buehler, RHP Jack Flaherty, 2B Gavin Lux
Miami Marlins
IN : RHP Cal Quantrill, INF Eric Wagaman, 1B Matt Mervis
OUT : LHP Jesus Luzardo, 1B/3B Jake Burger
Milwaukee Brewers
IN : LHP Nestor Cortes, RHP Grant Anderson, RHP Elvin Rodriguez, LHP Tyler Alexander, LHP Grant Wolfram, OF Mark Canha
OUT : SS Willy Adames, RHP Devin Williams, RHP Frankie Montas, C Gary Sanchez, LHP Hoby Milner, RHP Joe Ross, LHP Wade Miley, RHP Colin Rea
Minnesota Twins
IN : OF Harrison Bader, 1B Ty France, LHP Danny Coulombe
OUT : INF Kyle Farmer, OF Max Kepler, 1B Carlos Santana, LHP Caleb Thielbar, LHP Jovani Moran
New York Mets
IN : OF Juan Soto, 1B Pete Alonso, RHP Clay Holmes, LHP Sean Manaea, RHP Frankie Montas, LHP A.J. Minter, OF Jesse Winker, OF Jose Siri, RHP Ryne Stanek, RHP Justin Hagenman, INF Jared Young, RHP Griffin Canning, RHP Drew Smith
OUT : RHP Luis Severino, OF Harrison Bader, RHP Adam Ottavino
New York Yankees
IN : LHP Max Fried, RHP Devin Williams, OF Cody Bellinger, 1B Paul Goldschmidt, RHP Jonathan Loaisiga, RHP Fernando Cruz, LHP Tim Hill, C Alex Jackson, RHP Carlos Carrasco, LHP Tyler Matzek
OUT : OF Juan Soto, 2B Gleyber Torres, RHP Clay Holmes, LHP Nestor Cortes, RHP Tommy Kahnle, 3B Jon Berti, LHP Tim Mayza, C Jose Trevino, RHP Cody Poteet
Philadelphia Phillies
IN : LHP Jesus Luzardo, RHP Jordan Romano, OF Max Kepler, RHP Joe Ross
OUT : RHP Jeff Hoffman, OF Austin Hays, RHP Carlos Estevez
Pittsburgh Pirates
IN : DH Andrew McCutchen, 1B Spencer Horwitz, OF Tommy Pham, LHP Andrew Heaney, 2B Adam Frazier, LHP Caleb Ferguson, LHP Tim Mayza, INF/OF Enmanuel Valdez
OUT : LHP Aroldis Chapman, RHP Luis L. Ortiz, OF Bryan De La Cruz, 1B Connor Joe, OF Michael A. Taylor
San Diego Padres
IN : RHP Nick Pivetta, C Elias Diaz, 1B Connor Joe, OF Jason Heyward, LHP Kyle Hart, 1B Yuli Gurriel
OUT : LHP Tanner Scott, OF Jurickson Profar, SS Ha-Seong Kim, C Kyle Higashioka, LHP Martin Perez, INF Donovan Solano
San Francisco Giants
IN : SS Willy Adames, RHP Justin Verlander
OUT : LHP Blake Snell, OF Michael Conforto, LHP Taylor Rogers, OF Mark Canha
Seattle Mariners
IN : INF Donovan Solano, INF/OF Miles Mastrobuoni, 2B Jorge Polanco
OUT : RHP Yimi Garcia, 3B Josh Rojas, 3B Luis Urias, 1B Justin Turner
St. Louis Cardinals
OUT : 1B Paul Goldschmidt, RHP Andrew Kittredge
Tampa Bay Rays
IN : INF Ha-Seong Kim, C Danny Jansen, DH Eloy Jimenez, RHP Alex Faedo
OUT : OF Jose Siri, LHP Jeffrey Springs, OF Dylan Carlson, LHP Tyler Alexander
Texas Rangers
IN : RHP Nathan Eovaldi, DH Joc Pederson, 1B/3B Jake Burger, C Kyle Higashioka, RHP Chris Martin, RHP Jacob Webb, LHP Hoby Milner, RHP Shawn Armstrong, RHP Luke Jackson, LHP Robert Garcia, RHP Luis Curvelo, OF Kevin Pillar
OUT : 1B Nathaniel Lowe, C Carson Kelly, RHP Grant Anderson, RHP Jose Leclerc, RHP Kirby Yates, RHP Max Scherzer, LHP Andrew Heaney, LHP Andrew Chafin, RHP Jose Urena
Toronto Blue Jays
IN : OF Anthony Santander, RHP Jeff Hoffman, RHP Yimi Garcia, RHP Max Scherzer, 2B Andres Gimenez, RHP Nick Sandlin, LHP Josh Walker, OF Myles Straw
OUT : RHP Jordan Romano, 1B Spencer Horwitz
Washington Nationals
IN : 1B Nathaniel Lowe, RHP Michael Soroka, 1B Josh Bell, RHP Trevor Williams, INF Paul DeJong, RHP Kyle Finnegan, SS Amed Rosario, RHP Jorge Lopez, LHP Shinnosuke Ogasawara, RHP Lucas Sims
OUT : LHP Robert Garcia
News - transfers
Brewers activate Miller after trade pickup
9.8.25 Milwaukee
Veteran reliever Shelby Miller has been activated from the injured list and is ready to contribute to the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers just days after being acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Miller, who had been sidelined with a right forearm strain, joins a red-hot Brewers team coming off a 6-0 road trip and currently holding the best record in MLB.
Red Sox sign Roman Anthony to 8-year, $130M extension
7.8.25 Boston
The Boston Red Sox have signed 21-year-old outfielder Roman Anthony to an eight-year, $130 million contract extension, with escalators that could raise the total to $230 million. The deal includes a $5m signing bonus and a $30m club option for 2034. Anthony, a former No. 1 overall prospect, has impressed in his rookie season, hitting .283 with a .400 on-base percentage in 46 games since debuting in June.
Red Sox land Dustin May from Dodgers
1.8.25 Boston
The Boston Red Sox acquired right-hander Dustin May from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, addressing their need for pitching depth. May, 27, is a pending free agent who prefers starting and has posted a 4.85 ERA with 97 strikeouts in 104 innings across 19 games this season. Once a key contributor to the Dodgers' 2020 title run, May has dealt with multiple injuries in recent years.
Tigers acquire veteran reliever Rafael Montero
31.7.25 Detroit
The Detroit Tigers have acquired 34-year-old right-handed reliever Rafael Montero from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for minor league infielder Jim Jarvis. Montero, in his 11th MLB season, has pitched for six teams and logged 360 regular-season appearances. This year, he has a 5.40 ERA and 39 strikeouts over 39 relief outings between Houston and Atlanta, including a strong June-July stretch with the Braves.
Braves acquire Erick Fedde from Cardinals
28.7.25 Atlanta
The Atlanta Braves have traded for veteran pitcher Erick Fedde from the St. Louis Cardinals, sending a player to be named later or cash in return. The Cardinals will cover most of Fedde's $7.5 million salary for 2025. This move comes as the Braves, facing multiple injuries to their starting rotation, look for reinforcements.
Phillies to sign veteran reliever David Robertson
21.7.25 Philadel.
The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a deal with free agent reliever David Robertson, pending a physical. The 40-year-old veteran will earn over $5 million for the remainder of the season on a prorated $16 million deal. Robertson, a 16-year MLB veteran with a career 2.91 ERA and 177 saves, last pitched for the Texas Rangers in 2023, where he posted a 3.00 ERA over 68 appearances.
Rangers trade Dane Dunning to Braves for Jose Ruiz
18.7.25 Texas
The Texas Rangers have traded right-handed pitcher Dane Dunning to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for reliever Jose Ruiz and cash considerations. Ruiz, 30, will report to Triple-A Round Rock after splitting the season between the Phillies, Braves, and their Triple-A affiliates. He has a 1-0 record with an 8.82 ERA and 15 strikeouts in 18 MLB appearances this season. Dunning, also 30, had a 3.38 ERA in five appearances for Texas this year.
Giants acquire Rafael Devers in trade with Red Sox
16.6.25 San Fran.
In a blockbuster move, the San Francisco Giants acquired three-time All-Star Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, sending a package of prospects including left-hander Kyle Harrison, right-hander Jordan Hicks, and outfield prospect James Tibbs III in return. The trade, which sends Devers to a team in need of offensive power, also includes the Giants covering the remaining $250 million on Devers' contract through 2033.
Mets acquire Jose Castillo from Diamondbacks
16.5.25 NY Mets
The New York Mets strengthened their bullpen by acquiring left-handed pitcher Jose Castillo from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for cash considerations. Castillo, a Venezuelan pitcher who debuted in 2018 with the San Diego Padres, showed promise early in his career. However, injuries limited his major league appearances from 2019 to 2023. After signing a minor league deal with Arizona in late 2023 and briefly playing for their Triple-A team and major league squad in 2024, Castillo was designated for assignment in May.
Cubs acquire Tom Cosgrove from Padres
11.4.25 Ch. Cubs
The Chicago Cubs have acquired left-handed reliever Tom Cosgrove from the San Diego Padres in exchange for cash considerations and have optioned him to Triple-A Iowa. Cosgrove, 28, has a 3.95 ERA over 72 MLB appearances since debuting in 2023 but has struggled recently, posting a 7.36 ERA in Triple-A this season.
Braves acquire Rafael Montero from Astros
9.4.25 Atlanta
The Atlanta Braves strengthened their bullpen by acquiring right-hander Rafael Montero from the Houston Astros on Tuesday. Along with Montero, the Braves received $7.7 million to cover over 70% of his remaining salary. In exchange, the Astros will receive a player to be named later.
Cal Raleigh signs six-year, $105 million extension
27.3.25 Seattle
Catcher Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners have agreed to a six-year, $105 million contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2030 season, with a player option for 2031. Known for his elite defense and clutch hitting, Raleigh won both the American League Gold Glove and Platinum Glove.