There’s a particular kind of optimism that blooms at the MLB trade deadline. Call it mutual delusion, call it galaxy-brained hope, but every now and then, two front offices stare across the abyss, shrug,

Dylan Cease, Steven Kwan or Eugenio Suarez on the move? Here's what could rock the deadline with less than 48 hours left to trade.

The 2025 MLB trade deadline is Thursday at 6 p.m. ET. If last year is anything to judge by, Wednesday and Thursday are going to be chaotic, with several teams making last-minute decisions on whether to be buyers, sellers or some hybrid combination of the two.