10 MLB Pitchers Who Could Land the Hottest Trade Deals In the Offseason

With the MLB postseason in its final stages, several teams are preparing for a busy offseason to address roster needs.

By Chaitanya Prakash · Sportskeeda

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 8:51 AM

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Writer Chaitanya Prakash outlines ten MLB pitchers who could be targeted in offseason trade deals.
Logan Gilbert and George Kirby are highlighted as potential trade candidates from the Seattle Mariners rotation.
Shane McClanahan and Joe Ryan represent high-profile pitchers entering the market with limited team control remaining.

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Writer Chaitanya Prakash identifies ten MLB pitchers who could emerge as prominent trade candidates during the upcoming offseason. With teams looking beyond free agency to bolster pitching staffs, starters such as Logan Gilbert, George Kirby, Shane McClanahan, Joe Ryan, and Sandy Alcantara are projected as major targets with varying contract control.

The list also highlights potential trade candidates facing roster competition or returning from injury, including Luis Gil, Ryan Weathers, and Spencer Strider. Reliever Trevor Megill and starter Reid Detmers round out the highlighted trade candidates expected to attract interest from contenders.

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10 MLB Pitchers Who Could Land the Hottest Trade Deals In the Offseason

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