One of the most impressive upgrades in MLB The Show 25's franchise mode is the new trade logic system, which dramatically improves how teams value players and make roster decisions. In previous years, users could often “game” the system—offering a few mid-tier prospects to mlb 25 stubsland an elite veteran or fleecing CPU teams with unrealistic trades. Those days are over.

The revamped trade engine now incorporates multiple layers of evaluation: current performance, potential, contract size, years of team control, injury history, and even team strategy. A rebuilding team won’t trade away a top prospect for a short-term rental. A contender might overspend for an ace if they’re in a pennant race. These behavioral tweaks make every trade feel more earned, more balanced, and far more satisfying.

Moreover, the trade difficulty slider has been reworked to affect more than just the “yes or no” rate of proposals. On higher difficulties, CPU GMs counter-offer with precise logic. They ask for value that fits their team needs and will now reject trades that don’t help their long-term strategy. It’s no longer about assembling value on a spreadsheet—it’s about assembling realistic, win-win deals.

Also new in The Show 25 is a “Trade Evaluation Report,” a tool that breaks down how each team values a proposed deal. You can view whether they prioritize major-league help, salary relief, or prospect depth. This transparency helps you negotiate like a real front office, rather than blindly throwing assets into a trade machine.

The result is a much more rewarding franchise experience. You’ll think twice before trading a hot prospect, and every move carries real weight. The addition of layered logic and realism makes trades feel organic, competitive, and true to the culture of modern baseball.