Here’s a look at 12 players with solid trade odds through Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET, starting with the most likely candidates.

  1. Willson Contreras, Cubs CIBringing in a new catcher can be difficult for a prospect as it can take some time to learn a new pitching staff. But Contreras is arguably the best bat available, so teams may look to acquire him as a designated hitter and part-time backstop. Either way, the impending free agent seems like a lock to be moved. Possible landing spots: Astros, Mets, Rays
  2. Luis Castillo, Reds RHP (starter) Cincinnati has danced the Castillo trade dance for the past two years, but most believe the Reds will finally move their ace before this Trade Deadline. Castillo is coming off an All-Star season, is under club control through 2023 and can impact two pennant games and the postseason. He is the best starter available and should bring back a nice game for the Reds. Possible landing spots: Dodgers, Blue Jays, Yankees
  3. David Robertson, Cubs RHP (reliever) High-leverage relievers are always popular trade targets this season, but when they have relatively affordable deals, they become even more desirable. Robertson is owed just over $1.15 million this season (plus a $100,000 signing bonus and another $525,000 in potential performance bonuses, of which the acquiring club would be on the hook for a portion), but given the resurgence his this season — he owns a 1.83 ERA in 35 innings — and his vast postseason experience, the 37-year-old will be a big addition to a contender’s bullpen. Possible landing spots: Mets, Rays, Yankees
  4. Josh Bell, Nationals 1BJuan Soto isn’t the only Nationals player getting attention on the trade market this summer. Available power bats are relatively rare this month, but Bell — an impending free agent who has 13 homers and an .877 OPS — should help add some pop to a first base or DH prospect. He is owed about $3.3 million through the end of the season. Possible landing spots: Astros, Brewery, Mets
  5. Frankie Montas, Athletics RHP (starter) Montas’ shoulder problem earlier this month caused him to miss a pair of starts, but he returned after the All-Star break and has pitched twice, allowing three runs in eight innings. Montas sat in the 95-96 mph range through the first innings of his most recent start, and while his velocity dipped in the fourth and fifth, he looked like himself throughout the outing. Any concern about his arm could reduce the level of return, but with one more year of club control, Oakland would likely wait to move him in the offseason if offers are lighter than expected. However, in this thin pitching market, Montas is a near lock to be traded. Possible landing spots: Cardinals, White Sox, Yankees
  6. Brandon Drury, Reds INFO 29-year-old impending free agent is having a career year, already hitting a personal-best 19 home runs. Drury’s ability to play multiple positions makes him an attractive addition for prospects, as does his opportunity-based price (he’s owed about $300,000 for the rest of the season). Possible landing spots: Braves, Dodgers, White Sox
  7. Noah Syndergaard, Angels RHP (starter) Syndergaard’s drop in velocity this season — his fastball is averaging 94 mph, a big difference from his 98 mph heater before Tommy John surgery — has cause concern from other clubs, but the 29-year-old pitched to a 3.83 ERA in 80 innings in 2022. Syndergaard is unlikely to be acquired as a top arm, but teams looking for rotation depth may be willing to take a chance on the right, who will be free in the winter. The Angels could probably get a better prospect if they’re willing to pay the $7 million he’s owed for the remainder of the season. Possible landing spots: Blue Jays, Phillies, Twins
  8. José Quintana, Pirates LHP (starter) Five years ago, Quintana was one of the most notable names on the trade market, eventually moving from the White Sox to the Cubs in a deal that sent Dylan Cease and Eloy Jiménez to the South Side. . It’s been a rough ride for Quintana since then, but the lefty is enjoying a bounce-back season with the Pirates, giving Pittsburgh a solid trade mark heading into the Deadline. With only about $650,000 left on his contract, Quintana will be a highly sought-after rental arm. Possible landing spots: Brewers, Guardians, Mariners
  9. David Peralta, D-backs LFPeralta’s value is simple: he hits right-handed pitching extremely well. His .830 OPS against righties this season makes him a legitimate left field/DH platoon candidate, and some of the major league contenders have struggled against righties this season. The 34-year-old is in the final year of his three-year, $22 million extension, so he is owed less than $3 million for the rest of the season. Possible landing spots: Padres, Rays, White Sox
  10. Daniel Bard, Rockies RHP (reliever) Like Robertson, Bard is a 37-year-old closer enjoying a big year on a losing team with a relatively affordable salary ($4.4 million). Unlike Robertson, who is in his first year with the Cubs, Bard has been with the Rockies since returning to the Majors in 2020, so it’s possible the two will try to continue their relationship with a new extension. If a deal can’t be reached, Bard appears to be a popular trade target, as several teams have already expressed interest in the right-hander. Possible landing spots: Cardinals, Dodgers, Yankees
  11. Ian Happ, Cubs LF Unlike Contreras and Robertson, Happ is the only trade prospect the Cubs have signed beyond 2022, so Chicago could wait to shop him again this offseason. But Happ — who has played all three outfield spots during his career and can also play three infield positions in a pinch — is coming off his first All-Star appearance, so the Cubs could to try to take advantage of his solid season and move the switch by Tuesday. Possible landing spots: Dodgers, Padres, Phillies
  12. Juan Soto, Nationals RFYou didn’t think we’d have this list and not include Soto, did you? The feeling around the industry is that the closer the Deadline gets, the less likely it is that Soto will be moved by Tuesday. The Nationals are rightfully asking for perhaps the biggest package of young talent the game has ever seen, and waiting until the offseason would hurt Soto’s value slightly — he could impact three major league and postseason games if he’s dealt this week, but only two if he moves this winter — the return for Soto in the offseason would still be astronomical. Possible landing spots: Cardinals, Dodgers, Padres