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Who won the Trade Deadline? 6 teams stand out
Tuesday, August 04
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The biggest winners of the Trade Deadline
The dust from a chaotic Deadline has finally settled, so let’s look at the clubs that most improved their chances to win now — or in the future — relative to the cost they paid.
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D-backs bolster outfield with trade for Nootbaar
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Top prospect Lombard summoned by Yankees for Major League debut (source)
Red Sox swing blockbuster trade with O’s for 2019 No. 1 pick Rutschman
Phils’ Deadline haul includes 3-time batting champ, pair of relievers, new glove for Bryce
‘We’re trying to win’: Preller unapologetic in dealing top prospects to boost rotation
In Gausman, Holmes trades, Cubs reward rotation for grinding through ’26
Rays acquire C Hicks from Marlins, OF Suwinski from Dodgers
Blue Jays trade for RHP Soriano, deal No. 2 prospect Nimmala to Halos
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5 additions that might be more impactful than you think
Among the flurry of deals leading up to the Deadline — 48 trades in the final 28 hours! — it could be easy to overlook some of the quieter moves that may have gotten lost in the shuffle but could end up making rather huge differences down the stretch and, especially, in the postseason.
Which clubs loaded up on prospects?
Making this list isn’t just about the number of new, young phenoms added to an organization, but the quality of the players acquired.
Not all the big names were moved
Some of the players generating significant trade buzz leading up to the Deadline ended up staying put.
Ranking the top prospects who were dealt
In total, 56 ranked prospects changed organizations ahead of the final bell, including five on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects list.
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SCOREBOARD
WSH 3
PHI 6
STL 13
NYY 7
PIT 4
MIL 3
LAD 5
CHC 10
SF 5
TEX 1
TOR 3
HOU 1
TB 13
COL 9
SD 1
AZ 5
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