The MLB trade deadline is Thursday, July 31 at 6 p.m. Historically, the trade deadline always fell on July 31, but commissioner Rob Manfred is able to set the deadline any day between July 28 and Aug. 3, so it doesn't conflict with any games.

The clock is ticking down to 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 31, 2025. That's when the 2025 MLB trade deadline is set to hit, which means that some contenders will want to upgrade their rosters in the hunt for a World Series and some also-rans will want to deal for some future stars.

The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets are expected to take a "very aggressive" approach to Thursday's MLB trade deadline, Jeff Passan reported Wednesday for ESPN.