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5 most underrated prospects dealt at the MLB trade deadline

By Roger Castillo

Mar 12, 2023; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Kyle Manzardo (73) hits a home run during the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 12, 2023; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Kyle Manzardo (73) hits a home run during the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 18, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; The Chicago White Sox logo behind home plate before a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Texas Rangers at U.S Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 18, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; The Chicago White Sox logo behind home plate before a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Texas Rangers at U.S Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports /

A number of big-name prospects were moved at the MLB trade deadline. But even some more unfamiliar and underrated names have a chance to make their mark.

The 2023 MLB trade deadline has come and gone, with a flurry of last-minute activity over the final hour. Since the beginning of July, there has been a series of trades as teams retool for the future. In all, 50 trades occurred.

Teams like the Chicago White Sox and the New York Mets traded veterans to retool their farm systems on the fly. Chicago’s farm system has ranked among the worst all season. The eventual shedding of salary by Chicago has almost become an annual tradition.

The Mets, who have several young prospects like Ronny Mauricio, picked up a few bats that with high upside. When Max Scherzer shared his conversation with Mets GM Billy Appier that the Mets’ vision is for 2025-2026, and not pursuing free agents this offseason, the writing was on the wall.

Several prospects who have arrived with their new teams will be among the top five in their new organization, so let’s look at five prospects who were the most underrated that were picked up at the trade deadline.

5. LHP Jake Eder: Chicago White Sox (Miami)

This was a “Jake for Jake” trade, with Eder going to the South Side for second baseman Burger. On paper, the trade comes as a surprise, considering he was among the top four Marlins prospects, according to various publications. But Miami currently has an abundance of homegrown pitching talent, so making the move to upgrade second base – a position they needed help with badly – adds up accordingly.

However, Eder has an opportunity to join the White Sox rotation as soon as next season. He made his pro debut in Double-A, dominating with 99 strikeouts in 71 innings pitched before his season ended due to Tommy John surgery. He throws a fastball, slider, and change, with his slider being a nasty wipe-out pitch.

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