The Major League Baseball trade deadline concluded Aug. 3, sending dozens of players to new teams as franchises positioned themselves for the stretch run.
This year's deadline was a seller's paradise. Muddled standings in nearly every division and both wild-card races drove prices up for available talent, and contenders paid premiums to get upgrades.
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured pitcher Tarik Skubal in a significant move, adding a key arm to their rotation. The New York Yankees acquired outfielder Heliot Ramos. The Boston Red Sox added catcher Adley Rutschman, strengthening their lineup behind the plate.
The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Clay Holmes, then further added left-hander Braxton Garrett from the Miami Marlins. Miami received first baseman Jonathon Long, a No. 10 prospect, and pitcher Jace Beck, a No. 28 prospect, according to Ken Rosenthal.
In the National League Central, the Milwaukee Brewers acquired pitcher Dustin May and left-handed reliever Jo Jo Romero from the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Seattle Mariners acquired outfielder Taylor Ward from the Baltimore Orioles, according to Jeff Passan. Seattle also fielded offers for starting pitchers George Kirby, Emerson Hancock and Luis Castillo.
The New York Mets moved reliever Luke Weaver to the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to Jorge Castillo.
The Colorado Rockies acquired right-handed pitcher Mason Adams and shortstop Carlos Vielma, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.
The Marlins and Cardinals turned the deadline into a prospect-gathering exercise. The buyers—led by the Dodgers, Red Sox and Yankees—committed to high prices. The sellers cashed in.
