The Arizona Diamondbacks, having invested significantly in their roster by signing pitcher Corbin Burnes to a six-year, $210 million contract, are under pressure to improve their pitching staff or risk making hasty decisions.

The Philadelphia Phillies find themselves in a precarious situation, with several key players facing free agency and struggling in vital positions, potentially prompting a panic move to bolster their roster.

The Seattle Mariners, despite recent successes, are contending with significant injuries to their pitching staff, which could lead them to make a panic trade to maintain their standing in the AL West.

The Boston Red Sox, after making several offseason acquisitions, are currently underperforming, particularly at first base, and may feel compelled to act quickly if they cannot resolve this critical issue before the trade deadline.

As of mid-May 2025, several Major League Baseball teams are facing the prospect of making panic trades in an effort to salvage disappointing seasons.

The Baltimore Orioles are grappling with a tough choice regarding whether to trade valuable impending free agents like Tomoyuki Sugano and Zach Eflin, or to hold on in hopes of a resurgence reminiscent of the 2019 Nationals.

In a competitive race for the NL Central, the Chicago Cubs may need to consider trades due to injuries affecting their starting rotation, despite having weaker opponents on the horizon.