MLB trade grades: Diagnosing every MLB trade deadline day deal
MLB trade deadline day is upon us. The FanSided MLB team is tracking every deal, live, with the rest of our audience. Thus far, the majority of high-profile rentals and impact players on the block have already been dealt. However, there are some star-caliber players who remain available, including Garrett Crochet, Luis Robert Jr. and perhaps even Tarik Skubal (for the right price).
So, who will be traded, and who's off-limits? That's up to the high-ranking MLB executives which make this day so fun and action-packed.
For more news and rumors, check out MLB Insider Robert Murray’s work on The Baseball Insiders podcast, and join the discord to get the inside scoop as we near the July 30 MLB trade deadline.
MLB Rumors and Trade Grades
- MLB trade grades: Orioles acquire Eloy Jimenez
- MLB trade grades: Tigers dish Jack Flaherty to Dodgers at last minute
- MLB trade grades: Cardinals trade Dylan Carlson to the Rays
- MLB trade grades: Pirates add two sluggers at the buzzer
- MLB trade grades: Tanner Scott dealt to the Padres
- MLB trade grades: Tigers send Andrew Chafin to Texas
- MLB trade grades: Royals add Lucas Erceg
- MLB trade grades: Giants send Alex Cobb to Guardians
- MLB trade grades: Diamondbacks trade for Christian Walker insurance
- MLB trade grades: Orioles trade the farm for Marlins starting pitcher
- MLB trade grades: Red Sox add some bullpen help from Reds
- MLB trade grades: Cubs send Mark Leiter Jr. to Yankees
- MLB trade grades: Braves acquire Jorge Soler and more from Giants
- Latest MLB Rumors courtesy of Robert Murray
MLB trade grades: Orioles acquire Eloy Jimenez
Baltimore trade
Orioles trade grade: B-
White Sox trade grade: B
MLB trade grades: Tigers dish Jack Flaherty to Dodgers at last minute
Flaherty Dodgers
Dodgers trade grade: A-
Tigers trade grade: C+
MLB trade grades: Cardinals trade Dylan Carlson to the Rays
Dylan Carlson - Rays
Cardinals trade grade: C+
Rays trade grade: B
MLB trade grades: Pirates add two sluggers at the buzzer
BDLC Pirates
Pirates trade grade: B+
Marlins trade grade: B
IKF Pirates
Pirates trade grade: B+
Blue Jays trade grade: A-
MLB trade grades: Tanner Scott dealt to the Padres
Scott Padres
Padres trade grade: B-
Marlins trade grade: A+
MLB trade grades: Tigers send Andrew Chafin to Texas
Andrew Chafin - Rangers
Rangers trade grade: A-
Tigers trade grade: B
MLB trade grades: Royals add Lucas Erceg
Lucas Erceg - Royals
Royals trade grade: A-
Athletics trade grade: B
MLB trade grades: Giants send Alex Cobb to Guardians
Alex Cobb - Guardians
Guardians trade grade: B+
Giants trade grade: C
MLB trade grades: Diamondbacks trade for Christian Walker insurance
Josh Bell-Diamondbacks
Diamondbacks trade grade: B-
Marlins trade grade: B
MLB trade grades: Orioles trade the farm for Marlins starting pitcher
Trevor Rogers/Orioles trade
Orioles trade grade: D
Marlins trade grade: A
MLB trade grades: Red Sox add some bullpen help from Reds
Lucas Sims Red Sox
Red Sox trade grade: A-
Reds trade grade: B
MLB trade grades: Cubs send Mark Leiter Jr. to Yankees
Leiter Yankees
Yankees trade grade: A
Cubs trade grade: B-
MLB trade grades: Braves acquire Jorge Soler and more from Giants
Braves Soler
Braves trade grade: A-
Giants trade grade: A-
Latest MLB Rumors courtesy of Robert Murray
New York Mets
According to a source, another team expressing interest in Tanner Scott is the New York Mets. Scott, 30, is the best reliever remaining on the market, posting a 1.18 ERA and recording 18 saves in 44 appearances this season. The Mets also remain on the lookout for a starting pitcher after losing right-hander Kodai Senga for the remainder of the season.
St. Louis Cardinals
Even before trading for outfielder Tommy Pham, the Cardinals were trying to get rid of Dylan Carlson. After adding Pham to their outfield mix, you can expect Carlson talks to continue.
New York Yankees
The Yankees are listening to inquiries on Nestor Cortes, a source said. But a potential Cortes trade is one of many options that general manager Brian Cashman is considering, with exploring the infield, starting pitching and relief markets being among them.
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates are in the market for outfield reinforcements, including Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward.
Tampa Bay Rays
The expectation remains that the Rays are not done. Among the players on expiring contracts include reliever Shawn Armstrong and Amed Rosario...the Rays have never been close to moving reliever Pete Fairbanks, with one rival executive saying: “I don’t think they want to move him.”
Detroit Tigers
The Tigers are expected to trade Jack Flaherty, but Tarik Skubal will likely stay in Detroit.
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