2025 MLB trade deadline: Four under-the-radar candidates to move, including Dodgers prospect, Brewers hitter
Published on Saturday, 19 July 2025 at 2:21 am
As the 2025 Major League Baseball trade deadline approaches, the annual frenzy of speculation naturally gravitates towards the marquee names – the ace pitchers, the slugging superstars, and the franchise cornerstones whose availability could reshape a pennant race. Yet, history consistently reminds us that championships are often built not just on the backs of headline-grabbing acquisitions, but on the shrewd, quieter moves that fill crucial roster gaps, bolster depth, and provide unexpected boosts. These "under-the-radar" candidates, often overlooked by the casual observer, can be the unsung heroes of a playoff push, acquired for a fraction of the cost of their more celebrated counterparts. This deadline promises to be no different, with several intriguing, less-heralded players poised to change uniforms and potentially make a significant impact.
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One such intriguing piece could emerge from the Los Angeles Dodgers' perpetually deep farm system: right-handed pitcher Marco Ramirez. Once a consensus Top 50 prospect known for his electric fastball and sharp sliderRamirez’s ascent has been slowed by a nagging shoulder issue in 2023 and subsequent struggles with command in Triple-A during 2024. Despite the setbackshis raw stuff remains elitemaking him a tantalizing reclamation project for a team with strong player development or a desperate need for high-upside pitching. For the Dodgerswho consistently churn out major league talent and often leverage their prospect depth for immediate needsRamirez represents a valuable trade chip. He’s blocked by a plethora of established arms and rising stars in their systemmaking him expendable in pursuit of a veteran bat or bullpen arm. A team looking for a potential future rotation piece or a dominant multi
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