Ryan Pressly, who has a full no-trade clause in his contract, has reportedly stopped the Astros from trading him to the Blue Jays ahead of the 2025 season.

The Astros have discussed a deal that would send reliever Ryan Pressly to the Cubs, but a source told MLB.com that Pressly has yet to waive his no-trade clause despite a report that a trade was “on the verge” of being completed Thursday night.

The New York Post's Jon Heyman reports that Houston Astros right-handed reliever Ryan Pressly, who is being shopped by the Astros this offseason, has a full no-trade clause and has told the team that he does not want to go to the East or West coast.

The Tigers could explore a Ryan Pressly trade with the Astros after expressing interest in multiple free agent closers.

Astros reliever Ryan Pressly isn't likely to waive his no-trade clause for a team too far east or west of Texas. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Ryan Pressly #55 of the Houston Astros celebrates after striking out Evan Carter #32 of the Texas Rangers to win Game Five of the American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field on October 20, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.

After the Houston Astros fielded a payroll in 2024 that triggered MLB’s competitive balance tax, incurring the penalty for the first time amid owner Jim Crane’s tenure, Crane was asked if the team would consider overstepping the tax threshold again in 2025.

The Houston Astros are on the verge of sending former closer Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs in a move that could free up cash to sign Alex Bregman.

While the Cubs are the favorites for Ryan Pressly, the Blue Jays are also in the mix. Find out the latest on the All-Star at MLB Trade Rumors.