MLB Trade Radar: Top 35 Candidates, Swanson’s Surge & Betts Buzz
The league’s hottest trade chips are in play. Here’s the 35-player shortlist reshaping rosters and postseason odds.
The MLB trade market is flashing red. A fresh "Opener" roundup has dropped a 35-player shortlist of the league’s most coveted assets, and the names at the top read like a who’s who of franchise-altering talent. Dansby Swanson’s double-header surge has catapulted the shortstop into the conversation, with scouts and GMs alike citing his late-season production as a key differentiator.
Swanson’s two-game explosion—including a 4-for-8 line with a pair of homers—has erased lingering doubts about his postseason readiness, making him the most talked-about infield chip on the block. The ripple effect is immediate: contenders with gaping holes at shortstop are circling, while the Braves’ potential return packages are drawing early interest. Atlanta’s decision to keep Swanson through the All-Star break now looks like a calculated gamble, one that could pay off in a blockbuster return if the right offer lands.
