MLB Trade Deadline: Marlins Trade Jesús Sánchez to Astros for Prospects
MLB Trade Deadline: Marlins Trade Jesús Sánchez to Astros for Prospects
In a significant move at the 2025 MLB trade deadline, the Miami Marlins have traded outfielder Jesús Sánchez to the Houston Astros in exchange for right-handed pitcher Ryan Gusto and prospects infielder Chase Jaworsky (HOU #13 prospect) and outfielder Esmil Valencia. Sánchez, a 27-year-old left-handed hitter with two years of arbitration eligibility remaining, brings power and defensive versatility to Houston.
The above-average outfielder has shown flashes of potential in Miami, making him an ideal fit for an Astros team seeking offensive reinforcement amid a slew of injuries. Houston’s pitching has carried them back to the top of the American League, but adding Sánchez’s bat could provide the spark needed to fuel their World Series aspirations.
For the Marlins, the return bolsters their farm system. Ryan Gusto, an average right-hander, headlines the deal alongside infielder Chase Jaworsky and outfielder Esmil Valencia, both of whom offer long-term upside as Miami continues to rebuild.
The trade aligns with predictions I made in yesterday’s trade deadline outlook , which highlighted Sánchez as a logical target for Houston’s offense-driven needs. As both teams address their respective goals—contention for the Astros and future-building for the Marlins—this deal could prove pivotal for their trajectories.
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