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Wow! That’s all I can say. I need to catch my breath. The MLB trade deadline concluded on Friday and it was certainly one of the more exciting deadlines of years past. There were rumors, teases and deals flying all over the place right up until the last minute. Here’s your look at the deals made at the trade deadline.
The Phillies get some arms
Phillies get Kyle Gibson, Ian Kennedy and Hans Crouse from Texas for Spencer Howard and 2 prospects. Confirming multiple reports. @Ken_Rosenthal @JeffPassan
— Jim Salisbury (@JSalisburyNBCS) July 30, 2021
Ummm..
Sources: Phillies acquiring minor-league LHP Braeden Ogle from the Pirates.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) July 30, 2021
Welcome back, Freddy Galvis
Freddy Galvis is returning to the Phillies in a deal with the Orioles, source tells ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 30, 2021
The ultimate winners of the trade deadline…the Dodgers
It’s official. Max Scherzer and Trea Turner are Los Angeles Dodgers.
And this roster is STACKED. pic.twitter.com/WXWjWsNeDD
— MLB (@MLB) July 30, 2021
Dodgers also get Danny Duffy
Welcome to Los Angeles, Danny Duffy! pic.twitter.com/NNc2v4bRS7
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 30, 2021
Joey Gallo was traded to the Yankees
The Texas Rangers will receive RHP Glenn Otto, 2B Ezequiel Duran, SS Josh Smith and 2B/OF Trevor Hauver as part of the package from the New York Yankees in the Joey Gallo trade, sources tell ESPN.
Rangers are getting massive haul of prospects in this deal. Others involved, too.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 29, 2021
But the Yankees weren’t done wheeling and dealing
Breaking: The #Yankees are making a trade with the Cubs for Anthony Rizzo.
(via @JackCurryYES and @Ken_Rosenthal) pic.twitter.com/ykTisEQnbI
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) July 29, 2021
Yankees can’t stop, won’t stop – they get Andrew Heaney from the Angels too
The Yankees land Andrew Heaney from the Angels. 👀 pic.twitter.com/OMsbZDkQT0
— theScore (@theScore) July 30, 2021
The Giants trade for Kris Bryant
BREAKING: Kris Bryant is heading to the Bay Area 😮 @BRWalkoff
Giants pick up an All-Star slugger for the stretch run pic.twitter.com/MbGJYI4L68
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 30, 2021
Javy Baez to the Mets
Javy Báez is now playing in a new Citi.
Here’s your 1st look at the newest Met.
(per @Ken_Rosenthal) pic.twitter.com/qSHrtuP4Zg— Cut4 (@Cut4) July 30, 2021
The Red Sox got in on the action
Red Sox acquire slugger Kyle Schwarber as MLB trade madness continues https://t.co/tShpxFd7HG pic.twitter.com/7GSyI7oNhh
— New York Post (@nypost) July 30, 2021
Padres and Pirates make a swap
Breaking: The Padres are acquiring All-Star 2B/OF Adam Frazier in a trade with the Pirates.
(via @JeffPassan) pic.twitter.com/vLRaBzEs40
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) July 25, 2021
Eduardo Escobar heads to Milwaukee
All-Star INF Eduardo Escobar has been acquired from Arizona in exchange for OF Cooper Hummel and INF Alberto Ciprian. pic.twitter.com/qbSROeGhi0
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) July 28, 2021
The Mariners and Astros get a deal done
Welcome to Seattle, Abraham Toro and Joe Smith!
We have acquired the infielder and right-handed pitcher in exchange for RHP Kendall Graveman and RHP Rafael Montero.
📰 https://t.co/t5Mlloy9Mh pic.twitter.com/OY057h3dDI
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) July 27, 2021
Oakland lands a big fish
We have acquired OF Starling Marte and cash considerations from the Marlins in exchange for LHP Jesús Luzardo. pic.twitter.com/Hzdv5iauBe
— Oakland A’s (@Athletics) July 28, 2021
Berrios to the BlueJays
The Trade Deadline madness continues!
The @BlueJays reportedly acquire RHP José Berríos from Minnesota, per MLB Network insider @Ken_Rosenthal. pic.twitter.com/XjxLXvp7nw
— MLB (@MLB) July 30, 2021
Brad Hand is also Toronto bound
The #Nats are acquiring 25-year-old catcher Riley Adams from the Blue Jays in exchange for Brad Hand, per @Feinsand.
Adams is No. 17 on Toronto’s Top 30 Prospects list: https://t.co/p9wMF6v5es pic.twitter.com/ilZ67ae2nP
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) July 29, 2021
The Phillies reportedly wanted Kimbrel, so naturally Kimbrel heads to a contender
🚨 CROSSTOWN TRADE 🚨
The @whitesox reportedly acquire RHP Craig Kimbrel from the Cubs, per MLB Network insider @Ken_Rosenthal. pic.twitter.com/WQfRjkNMKO
— MLB (@MLB) July 30, 2021
White Sox acquire a former Phillie
Source confirms: White Sox acquiring Cesar Hernández from Indians. First: @JeffPassan.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 29, 2021
The Braves acquired Adam Duvall
#Braves Acquire OF Adam Duvall: pic.twitter.com/mSQEup6SDY
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 30, 2021
Eddie Rosario also heads to the ATL
Welcome to Atlanta, @EddieRosario09!#ForTheA pic.twitter.com/GPJwpXIr7v
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 30, 2021
Jorge Soler is moving onto Atlanta as well
Jorge Soler traded to Braves
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 30, 2021
Jon Lester to the Cardinals
Jon Lester is going to the Cardinals, per a source
— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) July 30, 2021
Cardinals also get JA Happ
TRADE ALERT: Twins getting John Gant and Evan Sisk from Cardinals for J.A. Happ, per multiple reports pic.twitter.com/WWy3590epI
— B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) July 30, 2021
The deadline got started a week early with Nelson Cruz getting traded to Tampa
#MNTwins complete trade with Tampa Bay Rays.
Club acquires right-handed minor league pitchers Joe Ryan and Drew Strotman, in exchange for designated hitter Nelson Cruz and right-handed minor league pitcher Calvin Faucher.
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) July 22, 2021
Lets hope that the second half of the MLB season is as exciting as the trade deadline was. Did the Phillies do enough to strengthen their Playoff chances? We shall see.