MLB Trade Deadline: Top 5 pitchers on the block that could find a new team before July 30

The 2024 MLB Trade Deadline is hardly 10 days away and teams are gearing up to land the best possible deals for the second half of the season. The list of prospects continues to develop as several teams could indulge in last-minute trades.

Starting pitchers have been swirling around the rumor mill for the last few months. While several names are doing the rounds, we list the pitchers with a high chance of finding a new team.

Top 5 pitchers predicted to move at the MLB Trade Deadline

#5 Yusei Kikuchi

The Toronto Blue Jays are likely in need of a revamp and veteran All-Star Yusei Kikuchi has been on the rumor mill for a while and the Blue Jays might send him off before he hits the free-agent market.

Kikuchi's 2024 season has been dull with a 4.42 ERA and a 4-8 record. The Blue Jays will make the best of the offers they get for Kikuchi with the 33-year-old in his second year of a three-year contract.

#4 Tanner Scott

It makes sense for the Miami Marlins to trade Tanner Scott since he will hit free agency at the end of this season. Several teams require an All-Star pitcher and Scott might just be a perfect fit.

The Marlins could also build on a strong deal by sending Jazz Chisholm Jr. together. Scott is one of those players that could move out of the Miami region by the MLB trade deadline.

#3 Tyler Anderson

Tyler Anderson has been great for the team with improved numbers in 2024. The Los Angeles Angels are in a similar position to the Blue Jays when it comes to rebuilding their team.

The two-time All-Star is in the second year of his three-year, $39 million contract signed in 2022. Trading Anderson for a decent deal would help to pave the way for several other opportunities.

#2 Zach Eflin

The Tampa Bay Rays will look to turn things around as their AL East struggle continues. The Rays have room for improvement and the only way to get that is by bringing in new players.

A possible Zach Eflin trade could help them fill some loopholes with the pitcher nearing his last year on a $18 million salary. Eflin has one more year with the team, but they could land a better deal if they get the right prospect.

#1 Garrett Crochet

MLB fans are eager to see which team will pick Garrett Crochet ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline. The talented pitcher is in high demand and the slumping White Sox might trade him for the best offer to rebuild their team.

It's all about the deal for MLB's strikeout leader this season. The White Sox will increase their demand since several teams have kept an eye on Crochet.