The official deadline for trades in the 2025 Major League Baseball is 6:00 PM EST on Thursday, July 31st. All trades must be submitted to the league office by that time, and no trades can occur after said time.

The Astros clearly have a need for more offense, specifically a left-handed hitter. Here are 10 players available at the MLB trade deadline that would make sense.

San Diego Padres right-hander Dylan Cease is "at the top" of the Houston Astros' wish list heading into Thursday's trade deadline, Ken Rosenthal and Chandler Rome reported Tuesday for The Athletic.

In their necessary hunt for a third solid starting pitcher, the Astros could land an underrated option from the Twin Cities.

The Astros' scoring output Tuesday matched what they mustered in being swept over four games by the Athletics last weekend.

Trevor Rogers' recent resurgence has made him a potential trade chip for the Orioles, with the Astros emerging as a logical landing spot.

Cease, who is eligible for free agency at the end of the season, would be a rental for the current AL West leaders.

Jon Singleton, a 33-year-old former top MLB prospect, could soon be looking for a new home after being designated for assignment.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/orioles as Orioles All-Star named great fit for Astros ahead of trade deadline.

How can the Astros maintain their lead in the AL West with injuries mounting, and do the injuries indicate a larger organizational problem?

Matthews is still listed as the Astros' top prospect, but Houston is unlikely to move him now that he is starting at second base on the major-league team with Brendan Rodgers on the injured list. Without a top prospect in return, trading Gore would be tough to justify for the Nationals.