With just under three weeks to go until the July 31 trade deadline, we're starting to get an idea of what the top third of the league will be shopping for.

The amount of teams hovering near contention will make for a slow-developing market, multiple executives said.

The Nationals will exercise the first pick in the 2025 Draft in Atlanta tonight shortly after 6 p.m. ET, and they'll probably use almost all of that time before making a decision. It likely will come

The Houston Astros need to add a starting pitcher this season. ESPN's Jeff Passan recently connected the Astros to a huge trade for a starter.

Boston Red Sox pitcher Hunter Dobbins will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his ACL during Friday's win over the Tampa Bay Rays.

But, at the end of the day, for the Phillies, there is only one player they aren't going to move at the MLB trade deadline: number one prospect Andrew Painter. Of the potential moves the Phillies could make at this year's trade deadline, none will involve Painter. He's untouchable and is a huge part of the Phillies' plans going forward.

Time to strap on the bow tie and consider the dilemma of John Mozeliak as his final trade deadline approaches.

The 2025 MLB trade deadline is Thursday, July 31 at 6 p.m. ET. On that note, here are trade rumors around the sport.