2025 MLB Trade Deadline: Winners, Losers, Most Improved and Most Disappointing originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The 2025 MLB trade deadline has come and gone, with a flurry of moves after 5:30 which came as a massive surprise.

The San Diego Padres had a sensational trade deadline. From adding a feared closer to an already league-best bullpen, to acquiring much-needed bats to the lineup, it feels like every need from the first half of the season was addressed.

The 2025 MLB trade deadline day is officially here. By 6 p.m. ET Thursday, we'll see which teams upgraded, which franchises set up for the future and which squads are now contenders and pretenders.