3 All-Stars who could be Brewers after the 2025 trade deadline

It's MLB Trade Deadline week, and as such, it's time for teams to assess where they currently stand in this year's playoff picture. Do teams think they are a big bat or frontline starter away from a deep playoff run? Are they happy with their current roster as is? Or do they feel that they are a few years away and need to try to sell off some of their star players' expiring contracts for some long-term talent?

The Milwaukee Brewers' fortunes have certainly turned around drastically over the last couple of months. Going back to May, there was plenty of speculation that the Brewers would be sellers at the deadline. Now, after a couple of long win streaks, Milwaukee holds the best record in baseball. And as of last night, when the team acquired Danny Jansen from the Tampa Bay Rays, they officially earned the "buyer" distinction.

However, Matt Arnold and the Brewers' front office aren't done yet. They have plenty of prospects and controllable players that could be assets for big league bats, whether it just be a rental or a controllable player. Just this morning, they were rumored to be interested in one All-Star, Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan O'Hearn. In addition to O'Hearn, there are several other 2025 All-Stars that the Brewers could add to their lineup at this year's trade deadline, which would have significant implications on the team's postseason aspirations. Here are three All-Stars that Milwaukee could look to swing a deal for.

1. 3B Eugenio Suárez - Arizona Diamondbacks

It is starting to feel like every single one of these pieces starts with Eugenio Suárez. For just about every contending team. That is for good reason though. Suárez is having a monster season, coming off a pretty darn good one from the year prior. We all know the numbers by now: 36 home runs and 87 RBI through 105 games. This far surpassing Christian Yelich's 20 long balls and Jackson Chourio's 67 RBI.

For what could be a rental for a couple of months, the reported asking price doesn't seem too steep. One report suggests that Arizona wants an MLB-ready player, a higher-level prospect, and a lower-level prospect. It is also believed that Arizona is seeking pitching help. Milwaukee has a surplus of pitching talent to fit both MLB-ready and high-level prospect without having to "sell the farm" for a rental.

It feels like a foregone conclusion that the Diamondbacks will move on from Suárez. It is just a matter of who will land him. Given the Brewers’ deep farm system, it is not a stretch to think that 2x All-Star could end up bolstering Milwaukee's lineup by the time they play the Washington Nationals this weekend.

2. 1B Jonathan Aranda - Tampa Bay Rays

This would be a move that SCREAMS Milwaukee Brewers. Aranda is in the midst of a massive breakout campaign, and luring him away from the Tampa Bay Rays may cost a pretty metaphorical penny, given that he is still pre-arbitration eligible. He was selected to his first career MLB All-Star Game this year in what is essentially his first full season at the big league level.

This breakout season may be one of the more quiet ones across baseball, but the young infielder is hitting for a .312 average, with 11 home runs, 51 RBI, and has drawn 39 walks. Further, he has a gawdy .393 on-base percentage, which would lead the Brewers by quite a bit. Aranda also has the capability to play first, second, and third base, though he has spent all of this season at first base.

With Rhys Hoskins' injury and a looming $18 million mutual option for next season, as well as a shaky track record from Andrew Vaughn, Aranda could be the guy to provide some pop, as well as a consistent on-base presence for the Brewers down the stretch. He would also have plenty of team control left, giving additional time for Luke Adams, Mike Boeve, and/or Blake Burke to develop to the MLB level.

3. CL Carlos Estévez - Kansas City Royals

The Milwaukee Brewers bullpen has consistently been one of the best in baseball over the last several years. Despite some deceivingly higher numbers this year, it has remained one of the integral parts of the team. That said, adding another arm never hurts. Injuries happen, and after some heavy usage already this season, a consistent arm would be huge.

Carlos Estévez of the Kansas City Royals is no stranger to high-leverage situations, having notched over 100 career saves. He has allowed just 13 earned runs over 44.2 innings pitched this season; that is good for a 2.62 ERA, with 27 saves. However, Estévez does concerningly have six blown saves on the season as well.

In terms of stuff, Estévez has a three-pitch arsenal: a fastball, slider, and changeup. Per Baseball Savant, his most used pitch this season is the fastball with a 51.3% usage rate. His heater averages over 95 mph and tops out at 98 mph. He gets the majority of his outs on fly balls, while only allowing an opponent batting average of .216. Perhaps best of all, he is under contract for next season, with a club option for 2027.

The Royals, meanwhile, are in an interesting spot at this year's deadline. They are 4.5 games out of the AL Wild Card picture but have an exciting young core of players. They shockingly re-signed trade candidate Seth Lugo to a two-year extension yesterday and then subsequently lost Kris Bubic for the rest of the season with a rotator cuff strain. With 2025 looking like a lost cause, the Royals could part ways with some of their veterans, like Estévez, while maintaining their core group of players for a playoff run in 2026.