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Ranking every prospect dealt before the MLB trade deadline: There's a new No. 1 -- again!

Kiley McDaniel

created: July 31, 2025, 12:35 p.m. | updated: July 31, 2025, 11:34 p.m.

Top 50 trade candidates »Baez has a rare combination of plus raw power, plus bat control and the arm strength to stick in the infield. His slider is an above-average pitch that he throws in the strike zone too often to get above-average results. Abel's curveball is a solid average third pitch, and while he doesn't throw it much, his changeup is a solid average pitch when located. He has solid pitch recognition, bat speed and ball flight, which are the basic components to success as a hitter in the big leagues. Beeter is still a solid prospect because of his 65-grade slider and above-average fastball that peaks at 99 mph.

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