Harrison Bader is being linked to a return to both the Yankees and Mets in trade talks. The Yankees are down an outfielder now with Aaron Judge sidelined with an elbow injury, and the Mets are looking to shore things up for a playoff run.

The 2025 MLB trade deadline is Thursday at 6 p.m. ET. If last year is anything to judge by, Wednesday and Thursday are going to be chaotic, with several teams making last-minute decisions on whether to be buyers, sellers or some hybrid combination of the two.

The New York Yankees have been active at the trade deadline, but they still have plenty more work to do. After acquiring third baseman Ryan McMahon and infielder Amed Rosario, the Yankees probably have all the position player help they need.

The Boston Red Sox are reportedly interested in adding Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller, although they have competition from other teams, per Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

To set the stage for the sprint to the deadline, here's a primer based on what I'm hearing from front office executives across the league.