Major League Baseball's trade deadline, set for July 31, is now less than a week away. That means deals are starting to be made -- the Mariners added Josh Naylor on Thursday night, while the Yankees grabbed Ryan McMahon on Friday -- and that this is the opportune time to refresh our trade candidate rankings.

The 2025 MLB trade deadline is just around the corner, with contending teams deciding what they need to add before 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 31. Could Jarren Duran be on the move from the Boston Red Sox?

The Chicago Cubs could be one of the more intriguing teams to follow at the trade deadline. What could their approach be at the deadline?

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MLB player prop bets and odds for Luis Robert on Friday, July 25, 2025, as the Chicago White Sox take on the Chicago Cubs.

The Cubs are 1-3 in the past four games and coming off a series loss to the Royals where they dropped two of three. On the other hand, White Sox are one of the hottest teams in the second half with a 5-1 record and series wins over Tampa Bay and Pittsburgh.