Ranking Every Prospect Traded Before the 2025 MLB Deadline

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approached, contenders and rebuilding teams alike made strategic moves to bolster their rosters for the future. While the focus often falls on the major leaguers changing teams, the minor leaguers involved in these deals could be the stars of tomorrow. Here’s a comprehensive ranking of every notable prospect traded in July, sorted by tiers using Future Value (FV) grades.

40+ FV Tier

1. Brandyn Garcia, LHP, Arizona Diamondbacks

   • Acquired from: Seattle Mariners in Josh Naylor deal
   • Overview: A 2023 11th-round pick from Texas A&M, Garcia transitioned from a starter to a full-time reliever in 2024, making his big league debut this season. His fastball peaks at 100.4 mph, and he complements it with a cutter and sweeper, both plus pitches.

2. Griffin Herring, LHP, Colorado Rockies

   • Acquired from: New York Yankees in Ryan McMahon deal
   • Overview: A sixth-round pick in the 2024 draft, Herring has shown starter traits across Single-A levels. His fastball touches 94 mph, and his slider and changeup flash above-average potential.

3. Wellington Aracena, RHP, Baltimore Orioles

   • Acquired from: New York Mets in Gregory Soto deal
   • Overview: A low-profile international signee, Aracena’s velocity has exploded to 101 mph. Despite command issues, his slider is a plus pitch, and he has late-inning potential as a reliever.

4. Ashton Izzi, RHP, Arizona Diamondbacks

   • Acquired from: Seattle Mariners in Josh Naylor deal
   • Overview: A fourth-round pick in the 2022 draft, Izzi has seen his fastball velocity increase steadily. His slider and sweeper are above average, but his sinker has been problematic.

5. Andrew Hoffmann, RHP, Arizona Diamondbacks

   • Acquired from: Kansas City Royals in Randal Grichuk deal
   • Overview: A 12th-round pick in the 2021 draft, Hoffmann transitioned to short relief this season, making his big league debut. His mid-90s fastball and plus changeup are his main weapons.

35+ FV Tier

6. Clayton Beeter, RHP, Washington Nationals

   • Acquired from: New York Yankees in Amed Rosario deal
   • Overview: A second-round pick in the 2020 draft, Beeter has moved to full-time relief in 2025. His 65-grade slider and above-average fastball are his strengths, but his walk rate remains a concern.

7. Browm Martinez, CF, Washington Nationals

   • Acquired from: New York Yankees in Amed Rosario deal
   • Overview: Martinez signed for a $130,000 bonus in 2024 and has shown above-average bat control and pitch selection in the Dominican Summer League.

8. Josh Grosz, RHP, Colorado Rockies

   • Acquired from: New York Yankees in Ryan McMahon deal
   • Overview: Grosz is a potential No. 5 starter with a dead-zone fastball, above-average changeup, and fringy slider. His future may hinge on his ability to stick as a starter.

9. Cameron Foster, RHP, Baltimore Orioles

   • Acquired from: New York Mets in Gregory Soto deal
   • Overview: A 26-year-old long reliever, Foster sits 93-96 mph and mixes in a cutter, slurve, and curveball. He’s a versatile arm who could debut soon.

Stay tuned as this list will be updated with new prospects added to the rankings as more trades are finalized. The future of MLB is on the move, and these players could be the next big stars.