The National League wild-card race differs from the American League’s, with the former having more teams on the outside looking in. The Nationals, Marlins, Pirates and Rockies are all at least 10 games out of the race and should be considered definite sellers at the trade deadline.

With seven of the remaining eight NL teams entering Tuesday in wild-card position or within 2 1/2 games of a spot, deadline moves could prove to be the difference down the stretch. The Giants have already made what will be this year’s biggest deadline move by adding Rafael Devers’ impact bat. That deal puts added pressure on other NL wild-card contenders to follow suit and try to make meaningful trades by July 31 to separate themselves for the final two months of the regular season.

Last week, I suggested a potential trade for each of the 10 teams in the AL wild-card race. Now, it’s the NL’s turn. Here is one difference-making trade proposal for each of the seven teams in the thick of the NL wild-card chase. (Atlanta, still six games out, is not included here.)

Jake Bird celebrates after striking out the side against the Mets this month. (Justin Edmonds / Getty Images)1. Mets — Acquire RHP Jake Bird and RHP Seth Halvorsen from Rockies for OF Drew Gilbert and C/INF/OF Chris Suero

The Mets are going to be in a dogfight all season with the Phillies, and in their rear-view mirror, the Braves could start creeping closer and closer. To prevail in the NL East or secure a wild-card spot, the Mets need to improve their bullpen depth at the deadline. In this trade proposal, they would land the Rockies’ two best high-leverage relievers, Bird and Halvorsen. Bird has had the better season statistically (2.06 ERA in 33 appearances, 11.5 strikeouts per nine innings), but Halvorsen has more upside, and with the help of the Mets’ pitching and analytics departments, might develop into an impact closer in time. Bird, 29, is under team control through 2028; Halvorsen, 25, through 2030.

In return, the Rockies get a future everyday outfielder in Gilbert, who can play all three outfield positions. He has 18- to 22-home run power and the ability to be a table-setter (.356 OBP in his minor-league career). The Mets acquired Gilbert from Houston two years ago in the Justin Verlander deadline trade. The 24-year-old has batted .230/.343/.376 this season, mostly at Triple A.

In addition, the Rockies would get Suero, 21, an offensive catcher who can also play first base and left field. The Rockies need to start trading relievers for future everyday position players.

2. Giants — Acquire RHP Kyle Finnegan from Nationals for LHP Joe Whitman and LHP Jacob Bresnahan

The Giants already won the trade deadline with their move for Devers, but why stop there? Now, the goal should be to add depth to their bullpen. Acquiring Finnegan, 33, would make a lot of sense. He has a 2.93 ERA over 28 appearances and 18 saves, but also five blown saves, which is tied for the major-league lead. He will be a free agent after this season.

In return, the Nationals would acquire two left-handed starting pitching prospects. Whitman, 23, has logged a 5.56 ERA over 13 starts with 62 strikeouts in 56 2/3 innings this season at Double A. Bresnahan, 19, has a 3.33 ERA with 59 strikeouts over 46 innings in Low A. The Athletic’s Keith Law ranked Whitman and Bresnahan fifth and 14th, respectively, in the Giants’ farm system earlier this year.

3. Brewers — Acquire 3B Ryan McMahon and cash considerations from Rockies for 1B/3B Luke Adams

The Brewers are not getting much offensive production from the left side of their infield with shortstop Joey Ortiz or third baseman Caleb Durbin, so it could be worth taking a chance on McMahon, who had a slow start but has slugged .542 in June. McMahon, 30, is making $12 million this season and is owed $32 million over the next two years.

The Rockies would have to pay down the contract significantly to move McMahon, but if they had a chance to get Adams, they would have to make the deal. The former 12th-round pick has a .424 on-base percentage over four minor-league seasons (1,159 plate appearances). He has an .899 OPS this year at Double A with 13 doubles, 11 homers and 10 steals. Adams, 21, was recently placed on the injured list with a left shoulder contusion suffered in a collision at the plate. That not withstanding, this is the type of trade the Rockies need to make to get younger and start turning over the roster.

4. Cardinals — Acquire INF Kevin McGonigle from Tigers for 3B Nolan Arenado, RHP Ryan Helsley and cash considerations

The Cardinals have stuck around in the wild-card race, but this would be a deal for the future. They would acquire McGonigle, an elite prospect who can flat-out hit and can play any infield position. The 20-year-old is clearly one of Detroit’s top-three prospects. The Cardinals could play McGonigle at second base or third base long term — wherever they feel he fits best.

The only reason the Tigers would consider making this deal is if they felt Arenado would be a difference-maker at third base, both offensively and defensively. More importantly, they’d add Helsley, an impact closer to go along with high-leverage relievers Will Vest and Tommy Kahnle — a strong trio, especially in the playoffs. Of course, to make this deal happen, Arenado would have to waive his no-trade clause and the Cardinals would have to pay down his contract significantly. But even if St. Louis had to pay the entire freight, it would be worth it to land McGonigle.

5. Padres — Acquire RHP Sandy Alcantara from Marlins for C Ethan Salas, SS Leo De Vries, RHP Humberto Cruz and RHP Braden Nett

Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller is always ready to swing big and never afraid to trade his top prospects, so why not roll the dice again? Over his past four starts, Alcantara has begun to pitch more like the former Cy Young Award winner he is. He’s logged a 2.74 ERA in that span, with 19 strikeouts and five walks, after struggling with command earlier in the season. To acquire three postseasons of club control with Alcantara’s contract, the Padres might be willing to give up their top two prospects, De Vries and Salas. Salas has missed much of the year with a back injury but both he and De Vries entered the season top-100 prospects. In addition, they’d have to include Cruz and Nett, two of their best pitching prospects. The Marlins are not shopping Alcantara, but this is the type of trade offer they would have to accept given the potential long-term benefits for the club.

It’s a steep price for the Padres, but if he’s moved, Alcantara will be the best pitcher traded at the deadline. Dylan Cease and Michael King will be eligible for free agency after this season, so adding Alcantara would assure San Diego of an ace to lead its rotation into next year. Alcantara is signed through 2026 and has a $21 million team option for 2027.

Ryan O’Hearn has a .742 OPS for his career but an .867 mark this season. (Greg Fiume / Getty Images)6. Reds — Acquire 1B/OF Ryan O’Hearn from Orioles for RHP Chase Petty, LHP Adam Serwinowski and SS Sammy Stafura

The Reds could use another power bat in the middle of their lineup and O’Hearn, an impending free agent, would be a solid fit. He is slashing .305/.387/.480 with 10 homers and 29 RBIs in 256 plate appearances. In return, the Orioles would get a power arm with triple-digit velocity (Petty); a solid southpaw prospect who has struck out 62 in 47 2/3 innings at High A this season (Serwinowski); and a 20-year-old shortstop prospect with second-round pedigree who has batted .275/.388/.442 this season in Low A.

This trade would be a short-term win for the Reds and a long-term win for the Orioles.

7. Diamondbacks — Acquire LHP Tyler Anderson from Angels for RHP Yordin Chalas and RHP Roman Angelo

If they start to fade, the Diamondbacks probably should be selling, given their significant injuries and key impending free agents (Josh Naylor, Eugenio Suárez, Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly). But the D-Backs are only 2 1/2 games out of a wild-card spot and their president of baseball operations, Mike Hazen, made it clear on my SiriusXM radio show that they plan to be “buyers of pitching” at this year’s trade deadline.

Therefore, perhaps a trade to acquire Anderson makes some sense. Anderson, 35, has a 4.56 ERA over 15 starts, and he, too, will be a free agent in the fall. He posted a 3.81 ERA over 179 1/3 innings last season. In return, the Angels would get Chalas and Angelo, two minor-league starters who have struggled this season, with ERAs north of 5.00, but are considered top-35 type organizational prospects. However, keep in mind the Angels would be shedding the remainder of Anderson’s $13 million annual salary in this transaction too.

(Top photo of Ryan Helsley: Patrick Smith / Getty Images)