MLB Trade Deadline: 9 players that surprised by staying put, from Mets'Luis Robert to Blue Jays' George Springer

The 2025 MLB trade deadline passed with several notable players unexpectedly remaining with their current teams despite speculation they would be moved. Among the most surprising players to stay put were the Mets' Luis Robert and the Blue Jays' George Springer, both of whom had been considered likely trade candidates given their teams' situations. Sporting News highlighted nine such players whose non-moves stood out as the most curious decisions of the deadline period.