Padres Unafraid to Deal Top Prospect as They Make Waves at Trade Deadline
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUG 1 – Teams traded key players to boost playoff chances or rebuild, with the Padres and Astros making headline moves and over two dozen deals completed by the deadline, analysts said.
- After a wild final day, Major League Baseball teams concluded their trade deadline deals at 6 p.m. ET Thursday.
- Amid rebuilding plans, the New York Mets and New York Yankees made significant bullpen upgrades, while the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs avoided high-impact trades.
- San Diego Padres bolstered their lineup by acquiring First baseman/DH Ryan O'Hearn and Outfielder Ramón Laureano, who slashed.283/.374/.463 with 13 homers and.290/.355/.529 with 15 homers.
- Following the deadline, the New York Mets revamped their bullpen by adding relievers Tyler Rogers, Ryan Helsley and Jhoan Duran, and teams will focus on solidifying playoff positions as new players integrate.
- Future evaluations suggest this cycle, with analysts believing the deadline deals could shift postseason dynamics and make clubs bigger threats despite a jumbled National League.
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