We’re less than 48 hours away from Tuesday’s 6 p.m. ET Trade Deadline, yet there are plenty of deals still to be made as contenders continue to seek ways to bolster their rosters for the pennant race.

MLB.com takes a look at the best trade chip for each club, regardless of their status as buyers or sellers. That’s not to say these players will be traded this month, but each of them could help their respective teams accomplish their Trade Deadline goals.

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American League East

Blue Jays: Addison Barger, 3B
Under club control through: At least 2029

Toronto has a glut of infield depth in its system including SS/3B Orelvis Martinez, (No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline), SS Tucker Toman (No. 5), Barger (No. 6) and 2B/3B Cade Doughty (No. 8), giving the Blue Jays a number of options. Barger – who has recently started to play some right field, as well – has shown the ability to hit for average and power, and has a strong arm, making him a potential plug-and-play option for teams around the league.

Orioles: Joey Ortiz, INF
Under club control through: At least 2029

Heston Kjerstad might be a better trade chip, but the Orioles’ glut of middle-infield talent – including No. 1 overall prospect Jackson Holliday – makes Ortiz more expendable. The No. 5 prospect in Baltimore’s system and No. 61 overall prospect in baseball according to MLB Pipeline, Ortiz has an eye-popping .348/.399/.564 slash line in 57 games at Triple-A this season and could be the centerpiece of a deal as the Orioles look to add pitching by Tuesday.

Rays: Jonathan Aranda, INF
Under club control through: At least 2029

Aranda hasn't yet found success in the Majors, batting .194 with a .577 OPS in 36 games over the last two years, but he clearly has nothing left to prove in Triple-A. After hitting .318 with a .915 OPS for Durham last year, Aranda is slashing .341/.449/.581 with 18 homers in 82 Triple-A games this season. But Aranda's path to consistent playing time is blocked by the Rays' many infielders, and Tampa Bay has more top prospects on the way. As a young and MLB-ready hitter, Aranda could help the Rays land the pitching help they need before the Deadline.

Red Sox: James Paxton, LHP
Under club control through: 2023

The Red Sox might take a buy-and-sell approach, and given the way Paxton – an impending free agent who doesn’t figure into Boston’s future plans beyond 2023 – has pitched over the past two months, he could bring back a strong return even as a rental. Boston could look to deal for a controllable starter to take Paxton’s place in the rotation, plus Chris Sale, Tanner Houck and Garrett Whitlock are due back from the IL next month, giving the Sox rotation depth in the coming weeks.

Yankees: Trey Sweeney, SS
Under club control through: At least 2029

With Anthony Volpe and Oswald Peraza potentially blocking his path to the Majors, Sweeney – the Yankees’ No. 5 prospect – could be one of their few top prospects the club would be willing to trade. The 23-year-old has a power-speed combination – he has 13 homers and 14 steals in 87 games at Double-A this season – though some scouts believe he will ultimately settle in at third base rather than shortstop.

American League Central

Guardians: Aaron Civale, RHP (UPDATE: Civale was traded to the Rays for the No. 37 overall prospect, Kyle Manzardo, on July 31)
Under club control through: 2025

Cleveland is in the unenviable position of not knowing whether to buy or sell, but regardless of what the Guardians do, they’re unlikely to part with any of their top prospects. Shane Bieber would have been in this space before his injury as he approaches his final year of control, but Civale would likely bring back the best overall return of the team’s potential trade chips. He’s owed just $900,000 for the rest of 2023 and is arbitration-eligible for two more years.

Royals: Scott Barlow, RHP
Under club control through: 2024

Barlow is entering his third and final year of arbitration this offseason, making this the right time for the Royals to deal him to a contender. The 30-year-old has struggled during the past two weeks, but given his stellar 2021 and ’22 seasons, teams seeking bullpen help should be willing to offer Kansas City a good return in what is proving to be a sellers’ market for relievers.

Tigers: Eduardo Rodriguez, LHP
Under club control through: 2026 (can opt out after 2023)

Rodriguez can shed the final three years and $49 million of his contract at the end of the season to become a free agent, which many in the industry believe he will do. E-Rod and Michael Lorenzen – an impending free agent – have drawn significant interest and should both be moved by Tuesday, giving the Tigers a chance to bring back young talent in return.

Twins: Trevor Larnach, OF
Under club control through: 2027

The Twins are overloaded with left-handed corner-outfield types including Joey Gallo, Max Kepler, Alex Kirilloff, Matt Wallner and Larnach, so using that depth to acquire a right-handed bat or bullpen piece would seem to be in order. Larnach has shown he can hit big league pitching during his stints in Minnesota, and with club control through at least 2027, he should draw interest.

White Sox: Dylan Cease, RHP
Under club control through: 2025

Chicago has already traded five pitchers in recent days, sending Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez to the Angels, Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly to the Dodgers, and Kendall Graveman to the Astros. Keynan Middleton will likely be dealt, as well, but the player that would change the trajectory of the White Sox farm system is Cease, who is under control for two more seasons.

American League West

Angels: Caden Dana, RHP
Under club control through: at least 2029

Currently ranked as the Angels’ No. 7 prospect, Dana is expected to rise in the rankings with a strong showing this year. The 19-year-old – who stands 6-foot-4 – has a plus fastball and a rapidly developing curveball, and while the Angels could wait for him to develop, the club has already shown its willingness to get aggressive this month.

Astros: Jake Meyers, OF
Under club control through: 2027

Meyers appears to have fallen out of favor in Houston, sitting behind Corey Julks and Chas McCormick in the outfield mix. A strong defensive center fielder, Meyers could be used to address other needs on the Astros roster, as Houston’s farm system isn’t loaded with prospect capital to use in trades.

Athletics: Trevor May, RHP
Under club control through: 2023

Oakland doesn’t have a whole lot to move this week, with May and Tony Kemp representing the club’s only expiring contracts. Starter Paul Blackburn could be traded, but the Athletics have him under control for two more years, so the likelihood is that he’ll be kept around to help lead the young pitching staff. May, 33, has been effective since returning from the injured list in late May, posting a 2.49 ERA in 22 appearances, successfully converting 10 of 11 save opportunities.

Mariners: Paul Sewald, RHP (UPDATE: Sewald was traded to the D-backs for Josh Rojas, outfield/first base prospect Dominic Canzone and infield prospect Ryan Bliss on July 31)
Under club control through: 2024

Speaking of closers, Sewald has had an excellent season for Seattle, picking up 21 saves with a 2.93 ERA and 60 strikeouts in 43 innings. Relievers are always popular trade targets this time of year, and president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto has not been afraid to deal a good closer with club control – Sewald won’t be a free agent until the end of the 2024 season – in recent years.

Rangers: Justin Foscue, 2B
Under club control through: At least 2029

Even after trading Luisangel Acuña to the Mets in the Max Scherzer deal, the Rangers are likely to dip into their middle-infield prospect depth to add to their pitching staff. Unlike No. 5 prospect Sebastian Wolcott, who is 17, Foscue – a 2020 first-round pick – is closer to the Majors, as the 24-year-old is having a solid season at Triple-A. With Marcus Semien locked in at second base through 2028, dealing Foscue wouldn’t impact Texas' short-term future.

National League East

Braves: Vaughn Grissom, 2B/SS
Under club control through: At least 2029

Grissom has proven that he can hit at the big league level, posting a .291/.353/.440 slash line in 156 plate appearances during his 2022 rookie season. But with the Braves’ infield seemingly set for the near future, Grissom’s path back to the Majors appears to be blocked. The 22-year-old can play second base and shortstop, though some project him as a future left fielder, too. 

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Marlins: Jake Eder, LHP
Under club control through: at least 2029

Eder missed all of 2022 following Tommy John surgery, but the left-hander returned in early June and has been a name gaining momentum on the trade market in recent weeks. A fourth-round pick in 2020, Eder has a plus fastball-slider combination and is viewed by scouts as a potential No. 2-3 starter. Miami’s young rotation should allow the Marlins to shop Eder – who was a Top 100 prospect prior to his elbow injury – as they seek offensive help. 

Mets: Justin Verlander, RHP
Under club control through: 2024 (plus vesting 2025 player option)

The Mets began to sell last week with the trade of David Robertson to the Marlins, then went into full sell mode with Saturday’s night’s agreement to trade Max Scherzer to the Rangers. Other players including Tommy Pham and Mark Canha are expected to be moved, but none can make the type of impact on a pennant race that Verlander would. The 40-year-old has a full no-trade clause, so he controls the situation in the end, but if Steve Cohen is willing to pay down some of his hefty salary the way he did with Scherzer, the Mets might be able to bring back more prime young talent.

Phillies: Griff McGarry, RHP
Under club control through: At least 2029

Philadelphia’s No. 4 prospect, the 24-year-old McGarry has performed well at Double-A this season, posting a 3.02 ERA in 12 starts while holding hitters to a .169 average. He has struck out 243 batters in 163 1/3 career innings in the Minors, though he’s also walked 98 – one more than the number of hits he’s allowed. Some believe he will ultimately find success as a big league closer, but with a big fastball and three other solid pitches, there’s plenty to like about McGarry.

Nationals: Jeimer Candelario
Under club control through: 2022

Although the Nationals don’t have a ton of players to sell, Candelario is one of the few expiring contracts that Washington figures to move by Tuesday. With 16 home runs and an .813 OPS, Candelario – who will be a free agent at the end of the season – should be moved for prospects, providing some pop at third base for a contender.

National League Central

Brewers: Eric Brown Jr., SS
Under club control through: At least 2029

Jackson Chourio, Jacob Misiorowski, Jeferson Quero and Tyler Black – Milwaukee’s top four prospects – are seemingly untouchable, leaving the 22-year-old Brown Jr. as their most likely trade chip to use this week. Brown Jr., a first-round pick last year and the Brewers’ No. 6 prospect, is a speedster with an unorthodox swing and knack for getting on base. 

Cardinals: Jack Flaherty, RHP
Under club control through: 2023

The Cardinals declared themselves to be sellers a couple weeks ago, yet St. Louis’ first moves came on Sunday, when Jordan Montgomery and Chris Stratton were dealt to Texas and Jordan Hicks to Toronto. Nolan Arenado isn’t going anywhere, but Flaherty and Paul DeJong – both impending free agents – should be dealt by Tuesday. Given the need for starting pitching around the league, Flaherty figures to bring back the bigger return of the two.

Cubs: Kevin Alcántara, OF
Under club control through: At least 2029

With Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki locked in long-term and No. 1 prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong racing toward the Majors, Alcántara, a 21-year-old the Cubs received from the Yankees in the 2021 Anthony Rizzo deal, could be used to add to the roster for the stretch run. Alcántara, a tall, athletic center fielder with power potential who profiles as a five-tool player, ranks No. 4 on the Cubs prospect list and No. 97 in MLB Pipeline’s overall Top 100.

Pirates: David Bednar, RHP
Under club control through: 2026

While veterans Rich Hill, Ji Man Choi and Austin Hedges figure to be traded this week, the Pirates have a pair of controllable assets that would bring them back a haul of prospects if they chose to move them: Bednar and starter Mitch Keller. Bednar has three years of club control remaining compared to two for Keller, but after a pair of All-Star appearances, the closer would be an appealing option for a contender seeking controllable help in the back end of the bullpen.

Reds: Sal Stewart, 3B
Under club control through: At least 2029

Cincinnati’s No. 6 prospect, Stewart has raw power and a strong approach at the plate. The Reds are loaded with young infield talent – 2022 first-rounder Cam Collier is also a third baseman, while Noelvi Marte and Christian Encarnacion-Strand can also play the hot corner – making Stewart a logical trade candidate as Cincinnati looks to upgrade its pitching staff.

National League West

D-backs: Brandon Pfaadt, RHP
Under club control through: At least 2029

Arizona is unlikely to move its top two prospects, Jordan Lawlar and Druw Jones, but Pfaadt could be traded in the right deal. He struggled during his eight big league starts, but he possessed a good fastball and a swing-and-miss slider and decent changeup. The D-backs are seeking bullpen help and could use Pfaadt or some of its Major League outfield depth to make a deal.

Dodgers: Gavin Stone, RHP
Under club control through: At least 2029
 
Los Angeles’ system is loaded with pitching prospects, with five of its Top 10 doing their work on the mound. Bobby Miller, Emmet Sheehan and Michael Grove are pitching at the big league level, while Gavin Stone, Ryan Pepiot and Landon Knack are at Triple-A. Stone is the Dodgers’ No. 4 prospect and No. 48 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100, so while L.A. would like to hang on to the 24-year-old, he might be a strong trade chip if the Dodgers find the right trade partner.

Giants: Alex Wood, LHP
Under club control through: 2023

Wood is headed for free agency and hasn’t figured prominently in San Francisco’s rotation this season. The Giants are seeking middle infield help, and while Wood isn’t the type of front-line starter many teams are looking for, the 32-year-old could help a contender in the back end of the rotation down the stretch. 

Padres: Robby Snelling, LHP
Under club control through: At least 2029

Another lefty with a similar name has been a popular trade candidate this month, but with the Padres potentially poised to buy, it seems unlikely that Blake Snell – an impending free agent – will be traded. Snelling is a 19-year-old having an outstanding season at two levels of A-ball (1.92 ERA in 15 starts), using his fastball-curveball combo effectively. But he’s projected to be at least two-to-three years away from the Majors, so the Padres could decide to move him in an effort to strengthen their roster as they try to get back to the postseason.

Rockies: Brent Suter, LHP
Under club control through: 2023

The Rockies have already dealt Randal Grichuk, C.J. Cron and Pierce Johnson, but Suter, fellow lefty reliever Brand Hand and outfielder Jurickson Profar figure to be on the move by Tuesday. Suter is having a strong year, posting a 2.85 ERA in 35 appearances, putting up stronger numbers against right-handed hitters (.514 OPS) than lefties (.751).