help add depth to their roster.
– Their lack of big moves resulted in a grade of “C” for the Padres.
24. The Mariners made a few under-the-radar moves, acquiring Andrew Chafin and José Ureña.
– While the additions may not have made headlines, they address key areas of need for the Mariners.
– The Mariners receive a grade of “B” for their deadline moves.
25. The Cardinals made some questionable trades, including sending Kwang-Hyun Kim to the Athletics for Sonny Gray.
– Their other moves were unremarkable, resulting in a grade of “D” for the Cardinals.
26. The Giants made a big splash by acquiring José Altuve, instantly improving their infield depth.
– Their deadline moves were seen as bold and impactful, resulting in a grade of “A” for the Giants.
27. The Nationals pulled off numerous trades, including acquiring Taylor Hearn and Scott Barlow.
– Their activity was praised, earning them a grade of “B” for their deadline moves.
28. The Blue Jays made headline-worthy moves by acquiring Kris Bryant and Josh Tomlin.
– These additions were seen as major upgrades to their roster, resulting in a grade of “A” for the Blue Jays.
29. The Rangers made several moves, including trading away Kyle Gibson for promising prospects.
– While the returns may not have been immediate, the Rangers’ future outlook improved, resulting in a grade of “B” for their deadline moves.
30. The Indians made a few minor moves, but nothing that significantly impacted their roster.
– Their lack of notable trades resulted in a grade of “C” for the Indians.
31. The Rays stayed true to their reputation as a savvy trading team, making smart moves that improved their roster.
– Their deadline performance earned them a grade of “A” for their moves.
32. The Marlins made some questionable trades, giving up better players for David Robertson and Jake Burger.
– The additions may not age well, resulting in a grade of “D” for the Marlins.
33. The Astros focused on reunions during the deadline, acquiring Kendall Graveman and Justin Verlander.
– While they hoped to offload excess outfielders, they were still able to improve their chances of repeating as champions.
– The Astros receive an “A” grade for their deadline moves.
34. The Royals made a strange trade, shipping Nicky López to Atlanta for Taylor Hearn just a week after acquiring Hearn from the Braves.
– The Royals did acquire an interesting arm from the Padres for Scott Barlow.
– However, the overall performance resulted in a low grade of “D.”
35. The Angels went into buy mode after deciding to keep Shohei Ohtani.
– Their capacity to make significant moves was limited, but they made solid additions to patch over roster holes.
– The Angels receive an “A” grade for their effort.
36. The Dodgers played it safe with mid-tier veteran additions but fell short of making a big move.
– While the moves were mostly liked, the Dodgers missed out on a great deadline, resulting in a grade of “B.”
37. The Marlins made some questionable trades, giving up better players for David Robertson and Jake Burger.
– The additions may not age well, resulting in a grade of “D” for the Marlins.
38. The Brewers made fine, but sleepy additions and lacked a sense of urgency.
– They punted on Luis Urías and were expected to do more.
– The Brewers receive a grade of “C” for their deadline moves.
39. The Twins made only one move, swapping Jorge López for Dylan Floro.
– Their lack of activity was seen as a misfire, resulting in a grade of “F” for the Twins.
40. The Mets received praise for their deadline pivot, acquiring Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander, and other notable players.
– They also received promising young players in exchange for David Robertson.
– The Mets receive an “A” grade for their deadline moves.
41. The Yankees didn’t make significant moves and stood pat, resulting in a grade of “F.”
42. The Athletics made minor moves and sent several players packing, but the returns were unlikely to make a significant impact.
– The A’s receive a grade of “C” for their deadline moves.
43. The Phillies made solid moves by adding Michael Lorenzen and Rodolfo Castro.
– They could prove to be valuable additions, resulting in a grade of “B” for the Phillies.
44. The Pirates moved veteran rentals and received fine returns for what they were dealing.
– They acquire promising prospects, resulting in a grade of “C” for their deadline moves.
45. The Padres didn’t make any significant moves and settled for additions that should help add depth to their roster.
– Their lack of big moves resulted in a grade of “C” for the Padres.
46. The Mariners made a few under-the-radar moves, acquiring Andrew Chafin and José Ureña.
– While the additions may not have made headlines, they address key areas of need for the Mariners.
– The Mariners receive a grade of “B” for their deadline moves.
47. The Cardinals made some questionable trades, including sending Kwang-Hyun Kim to the Athletics for Sonny Gray.
– Their other moves were unremarkable, resulting in a grade of “D” for the Cardinals.
48. The Giants made a big splash by acquiring José Altuve, instantly improving their infield depth.
– Their deadline moves were seen as bold and impactful, resulting in a grade of “A” for the Giants.
49. The Nationals pulled off numerous trades, including acquiring Taylor Hearn and Scott Barlow.
– Their activity was praised, earning them a grade of “B” for their deadline moves.
50. The Blue Jays made headline-worthy moves by acquiring Kris Bryant and Josh Tomlin.
– These additions were seen as major upgrades to their roster, resulting in a grade of “A” for the Blue Jays.
51. The Rangers made several moves, including trading away Kyle Gibson for promising prospects.
– While the returns may not have been immediate, the Rangers’ future outlook improved, resulting in a grade of “B” for their deadline moves.
52. The Indians made a few minor moves, but nothing that significantly impacted their roster.
– Their lack of notable trades resulted in a grade of “C” for the Indians.
53. The Rays stayed true to their reputation as a savvy trading team, making smart moves that improved their roster.
– Their deadline performance earned them a grade of “A” for their moves.
54. The Tigers trades one rental starter, but many expected them to make more moves.
– Their lack of activity resulted in a grade of “C” for the Tigers.
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