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Analysis of Every Prospect Traded During the Trade Deadline

Breadowns of every prospect on the move this Trade Deadline!

Trevor Hooth
Dynasty 7/30/2024

The Trade Deadline is an exciting part of every season. With both MLB level players and prospects changing teams, it can be hard to keep up. This post’s goal is to help with that. With each trade from this point on I will update this same article with prospect analysis of every prospect moved during this trade deadline. Make sure to keep track of this link!

There already have been some trades in the month of July where prospects were on the move. The Brewers acquired Aaron Civale from the Rays in exchange for Gregory Barrios. In this trade the Rays got a shortstop with a reputation as a defensive wizard. At the plate he has a hit-over-power profile.

A few days letter the Giants sent Austin Slater to the Reds for pitcher Alex Young. After that the Rays dealt Phil Maton to the Mets for cash considerations or a player to be named later.

Just days before the MLB Draft began the Nationals were able to add the 39th pick as well as Cayden Wallace from the Royals in exchange for Hunter Harvey. Washington wound up selecting Caleb Lomavita, an athletic catcher with some hitting chops from California, at 39. They also received Cayden Wallace, who was slashing .282/.350/.427 with three homeruns in Double-A Northwest Arkansas prior to being dealt this year. He should be able to stick at third base long term, as well.

With the All-Star break over we are in the home stretch of this Trade Deadline. This post will be here to breakdown each of the prospects on the move this year. The rumors are already wild, and it seems like blockbusters could be on the horizon! Once again, this is a live article that will be continually updated with each trade, so check back in as the news rolls in.

Dbacks get: LHP A.J. Puk, Marlins get: 3B Deyvison De Los Santos and OF Andrew Pintar

This was a move for the DBacks to get bullpen help and the Marlins get a couple of new hitting prospects. At face value, before diving in, it looks like a good trade for the Marlins, considering by the numbers Deyvison De Los Santos has been one of the best hitters in all of the minors as a 21-year-old in Triple-A.

Deyvison De Los Santos

The arrow is pointing up on De Los Santos’s value for the rest of this season. Josh Bell is playing below replacement level right now, giving the Marlins no reason not to give De Los Santos plenty of time at a corner infield spot. If he can come in and show off his crazy power upside, then the Marlins have another Jake Burger-type situation where the new powerful prospect goes crazy right after the trade. After all, De Los Santos hit .325 with 28 homeruns across Double-A and Triple-A already this season, so his bat has been looking good.

There are some reasons for concern with De Los Santos’s profile. Yes, he can mash; however, he has an aggressive approach at the plate, which keeps his walk numbers down. His chase rate is pretty high, which is another cause for concern against MLB pitchers. Finally, he posted a nearly 50 percent groundball rate this year prior to being dealt. The Pacific Coast League is very offense-friendly. It’s been less than a full season since the Guardians returned De Los Santos as a Rule 5 pick.

While there is tremendous upside in terms of fantasy, there is also tremendous risk here. This seems like an all-or-nothing type of outcome whenever De Los Santos gets the chance to debut. There could be bombs galore or strikeouts and groundouts galore. Proceed with caution, but it’s certainly a risk that could pay off for fantasy teams if he clicks.

Andrew Pintar

Andrew Pintar going to the Marlins implies a future where we see Andrew Painter pitching against Andrew Pintar several times a season. The DBacks 2022 5th-round pick posted a 159 wRC+ in High-A before getting the call to Double-A, where he played only a handful of games. During his time in High-A he hit 9 homeruns and stole 17 bases.

Speed is the main calling card for Pintar. He’s shown some pop this year, seeing his homerun output triple from 3 homeruns in 2023 to 9 homeruns thus far in 2024. He is fast, however, and he knows how to use it on both sides of the ball. His 19 total stolen bases on the season come on 20 attempts.

The needle on Pintar’s fantasy value shouldn’t move too much because of this trade. He’ll likely remain at the Double-A level for the Marlins, where he’ll get the chance to show if the improvements were real, or if he was just a little too good for High-A competition.

Mariners get: OF Randy Arozarena, Rays get: OF Aidan Smith, RHP Brody Hopkins, and PTBNL

The Mariners made a move to improve their offense, which they immediately did with Randy Arozarena. After bouncing back from a very slow start, Arozarena has 15 homeruns and 16 steals, though he is still hitting .211 on the season.

Aidan Smith

Just three days after Aidan Smith turned 20-years-old, he was traded to the Rays organization. Any prospect going to the Rays organization has their arrow go up, or so the jokes go. This one should be true. Smith is a plus runner with good defensive skills with budding power. That sounds like the exact profile that the Rays can turn into a productive MLB player. It’s not all on the organization; Smith has been fantastic since being Seattle’s 4th round pick in 2023.

There’s still some dreaming going on with Smith’s profile. Per Baseball America he’s shown some really good exit velocities, but maximizing his power in game is going to be the next step. There is still projection left in that area. There might be some swing adjustments ahead for Smith, but, again, it’s the Rays.

At the end of the day, Smith is an excellent part of return for the Rays. He’s a very talented player who only projects to get better. He presents a potential power/speed combination that is very exciting in the world of fantasy baseball. He’ll still likely finish out the year in A-Ball so he’s still a few years away.

Brody Hopkins

The headline with Brody Hopkins is that he throws from a funky arm angle with a mid-90’s fastball and a very nice slider. He can also throw a changeup and cutter, but the standouts right now are his fastball and slider. The Mariners 2023 6th-rounder posted a K/9 of 10.22 with an ERA of 2.90 through 83.2 innings of work in the California League. His pitch shapes are kind of insane as well, according to Lance Brozdowski.

There is the immediate feeling of reliever risk when watching Hopkins. Some of that comes from his very low arm angle, but some of that comes from his command. There’s every chance he could be a long term starter, though. Hopkins has an athletic delivery and a plethora of pitches. The college arm will have a lot more revealed as the competition gets better.

If there were ever a Rays arm, though, it’s Hopkins. It’s a different arm angle with good shapes. Generally, it would seem like his fantasy baseball arrow is pointing up.

Red Sox get: LHP James Paxton, Dodgers get: SS Moises Bolivar

The Dodgers recently DFA’d James Paxton, indicating a change of some sort was coming. They were able to strike a deal for the southpaw to return to Boston. Paxton posted a 4.22 ERA with 64 strikeouts through 89.1 innings in a Dodger uniform.

Moises Bolivar

Moises Bolivar is currently playing in the DSL, where he’s hitting .270 with 3 homeruns and 1 steal. He just turned 17-years-old earlier this month. There isn’t much else publicly available for Bolivar. He’s going to an organization with a good reputation for development in the Dodgers.

Mariners get: RHP Yimi Garcia, Blue Jays get: OF Jonatan Clase, C Jacob Sharp

The Mariners are on the board for the second time to continue to add pieces in attempt to make a deep playoff run. That is what his time of year is for. After adding Randy Arozarena to improve their lineup, they add Yimi Garcia to bolster their bullpen.

Jonatan Clase

The best tool Jonatan Clase has is his speed. Several different pundits give him 70-grade run. His speed works on the defensive side, which is where his skillset leans right now. However, Clase is just a year removed from putting up a season where he hit 20 homeruns and stole 79 bases between High-A and Double-A.

Clase played 19 games for the Mariners earlier this year where he slashed .195/.233/.220 with three steals. His hit tool is what the success of his profile hinges. He swings a lot and doesn’t make a lot of contact, and the contact he makes isn’t the best right now.

Some refining of his approach would help. There’s a massive power/speed ceiling with Clase that is very enticing. There’s a lot of risk involved with the profile. He may get more of a shot in the big leagues since the Blue Jays are currently last in the AL East, so his value arrow is pointing slightly up.

C Jacob Sharp

Jacob Sharp was the Marlins 17th rounder in 2023 out of UNLV. The 22-year-old backstop slashed .255/.339/.435 in Single-A before the trade. He walked almost as many times as he struck out. Per Baseball America, Sharp is very good at throwing runners out.

He did a good job punishing the mistakes at while with Modesto. In terms of fantasy value, his offensive skillset would likely have to take a big step forward in his new organization.

Orioles get: RHP Zach Eflin, Rays get: RHP Jackson Baumeister, 3B Mac Horvath, and OF Matthew Etzel

After trading Randy Arozarena, the Rays continue to sell MLB pieces. This time they sent Zach Eflin to the Orioles to a trio of prospects in return. With the Rays sitting second to last in the AL East, they’re looking to lean into their strong development by trading for prospects.

Jackson Baumeister

Of the three prospects in this trade, Jackson Baumeister is the one I, personally, find the most interesting. The Orioles took him 63rd overall in 2023 out of Florida State. He debuted this season in High-A, throwing 70.2 innings with a 11.59 K/9. Though his walk rate of 5.48 BB/9 is not ideal.

Baumeister’s fastball appears to have good ride through the zone on video, which makes his low-to-mid-90’s fastball play up for whiffs. He adds in a a good curveball and changeup combination as secondaries. The real question right now is about his command. Improvements there will really push Baumeister up the Rays prospect ranks.

The Rays are a good organization for development. Where they go with Baumeister is going to be one for the more interesting storylines to follow to this point of the trade deadline. He’s not someone who needs to be rostered right now in dynasty leagues, but given his arsenal and organization he’s a player to monitor.

Mac Horvath

After being selected in the second round of the 2023 MLB Draft, Mac Horvath shot up three levels, starting on the Complex and ending up in High-A. To start this year Baltimore assigned him back in High-A where he hit nine homeruns and stolen 26 bases, but is slashing .232/.238/.417.

Horvath does a good job getting to his power on pitches in the upper third of the zone. There’s some pop to be had and contact skills, he just needs more consistency at the plate. If everything clicks he can be a decent bat at the highest level with multi-position eligibility.

Matthew Etzel

Even though Matthew Etzel doesn’t come with the most prospect pedigree of the three players going to Tampa, he’s still a very intriguing part of the deal. He brings a leadoff hitter approach to the plate where he can steal bases, walks plenty, and puts the bat on the ball to all fields.

Between High-A and Double-A this year Etzel has 6 homeruns and 41 stolen bases. In terms of fantasy, he’s probably not on too many radars yet. Much like Baumeister, though, he’s a good player to keep an eye on because he’s a dark horse to be the most successful prospect in this trade. His bat to ball skills stand out on video and the Rays may be able to find more power.

Mets get: RHP Ryne Stanek, Mariners get: OF Rhylan Thomas

The Mariners were able to clear a 40-man spot for their previous trade by dealing Ryne Stanek to the Mets. New York adds a weapon to the backend of their bullpen. The biggest storyline here is that the Mariners traded Stanek mere hours after wishing him a happy birthday!

Rhylan Thomas

The Mets 2022 11th rounder out of USC was the return for Stanek. Rhylan Thomas spent time in both Double-A and Triple-A this year, with most of his at bats coming in the latter. His Double-A stint was very successful before slashing .235/.286/.377 in Triple-A.

Thomas doesn’t strike out a ton and gets the bat to the ball. For fantasy managers, there aren’t a ton of counting stats he’s projected to help with. Between both levels he’s played at this year he has 5 homeruns and 11 stolen bases. He’s touted as a good defender with good contact skills, though, which may help his new organization down the line.

Cubs get: RHP Nate Pearson, Blue Jays get: OF Yohendrick Pinango and SS Josh Rivera

Just a few years ago if Nate Pearson was in a trade, it would’ve been considered a blockbuster. Since then Pearson has turned into an oft-injured top prospect with frontline rotation stuff to a reliver who appeared in 76 games for the Blue Jays over the last two seasons. The selling Blue Jays decided it was time to move on from Pearson, sending him to Chicago for a pair of prospects.

Yohendrick Pinango

Things got off to a fast start for Yohendrick Pinango, who hit his way to High-A as a 19-year-old in 2021. Fast forward to 2024 and he was a 22-year-old getting his fourth chance at the level. By the end of his Cubs tenure, he did receive a promotion to Double-A, where he was slashing .223/.316/.345 with four homeruns and seven steals through 225 plate appearances.

Pinango has taken a more patient approach at the plate this year, leading to more walks. He has quick hands at the plate and has shown the ability to cover the zone with his barrel. His whole profile is going to be unfold based on his offense. He’s a corner outfielder who could benefit from seeing a jump in either power or average. His 10 homeruns this year are the second highest mark of his career, signaling he was choosing power.

Josh Rivera

In his draft year at Florida Josh Rivera put together a fantastic season that led to him being the Cubs third round selection in 2023. He was with the Cubs Double-A affiliate all season leading up to being dealt, where he slashed .169/.277/.260 with four homeruns and seven stolen bases. His OBP is very high thanks to a 13 percent walk rate.

If he pops off after the trade, which is very possible, then he might garner some attention once again. However, just based on his struggles in Double-A his fantasy value isn’t that high right now. He has shown in the past that things could change in a hurry if he catches some momentum.

Yankees get: 2B/OF Jazz Chisholm, Marlins get: Agustin Ramirez, SS Jared Serna, and OF Abrhan Ramirez

It seemed like the smoke that Jazz Chisholm might be traded was followed very quickly by the news that he was. The Yankees lineup now includes Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, and Chisholm, which sounds like fun. Unless you’re pitching against it, then it sounds supremely not fun.

Agustin Ramirez

The Marlins continue to add thumpers to their farm system. They already dealt for De Los Santos, who has massive power, and now they acquire a catcher with massive power. This organization seems like their new plan is to acquire players who damage baseballs.

There are questions as to if Ramirez will stick at catcher long term. He has a plus arm, according to Baseball America, but the defense doesn’t grade out as well. Either way, Ramirez’s bat is his calling card. However, there could be a logjam of corner infield mashers between Jake Burger, De Los Santos, and now Ramirez. All that being said, he’s a talented hitter who, if he stays at catcher, will bring intriguing power to the position.

Jared Serna

The Marlins get Jared Serna as a second piece in the Jazz Chisholm trade. He’s slashed .253/.362/.446 with 13 homeruns and 11 steals before the trade. This year he walked at a clip just over 10 percent with a 15.3 percent strikeout rate in High-A.

There is some upside with Serna’s bat. He has a hit over power profile with some speed. The Marlins have assigned Serna to Double-A following the trade, so he’ll get a new challenge with his new organization. There’s some prospect pedigree with Serna, but for fantasy he’s a contact first player who can steal some bases.

Abrahan Ramirez

The Yankees signed Abrahan Ramirez as an IFA in 2022. He’s a 19 year old lefty hitter who’s hit .348 on the Complex so far this year with a 15.3 percent walk rate and a 15.9 percent strikeout rate. He’s performed very well at the Rookie levels he’s played at to this point in his career.

Brewers get: RHP Nick Mears, Rockies get: RHP Bradley Blalock and RHP Yujanjer Herrera

The Brewers continue to add more pitchers this trade deadline by acquiring Nick Mears. This move adds another arm to their bullpen. With Colorado Mears threw 41 games with a 5.56 ERA and 57 strikeouts.

Bradley Blalock

The Rockies get Bradley Blalock had a breakout season in 2023 before spending this season in Double-A where he posted a 4.08 ERA though 75 innings. He also made his MLB debut for the Brewers, walking a batter on his way to a scoreless inning.

This trade hurts Blalock’s fantasy value. It’s never easy to be a pitcher for the Rockies to begin with, but since reaching Double-A his strikeout rates have dropped. Pitching to contact in Coors Field sounds like something fantasy managers will want to steer away from.

Yujanjer Herrera

Of the two pitchers going to Colorado, Yujajer Herrera is the higher rated prospect. He’d been pitching in High-A for the Brewers where he posted a 3.18 ERA across 51 innings as a 20-year-old. He has a fastball that touches upper-90’s with a slider as his main weapon.

Herrera has a big frame and a fairly smooth delivery that would suggest he has the tools necessary to remain a rotation arm. His slider is a legitimate weapon already that he can lean on for whiffs. The issue is going to be his third pitch. In terms of fantasy, his value will drop going to the Rockies.

Red Sox get: C Danny Jansen, Blue Jays get: 3B Cutter Coffey, SS Edinson Paulino, RHP Gilberto Batista

With this trade the Red Sox bolster their catching corps by adding Danny Jansen. Because of this move Reese McGuire was DFA’s, meaning Connor Wong and Jansen will be handling catching duties moving forward.

Cutter Coffey

The first name from the return that dropped was Cutter Coffey. The 20-year-old infielder is a former 41st overall pick in 2022. He was in High-A prior to getting traded slashing .238/.321/.463 with 14 homeruns. This has been his best season to date as a professional.

There’s some serious juice in his bat. Coffey has a very physical swing and can drive the ball well when he makes contact. Making that solid contact and also lifting the ball are the challenge. He hits a lot of groundballs. There’s a lot of talent, but there’s also a lot of risk. If the Blue Jays can help him get to his power in game more consistently then his arrow will point up in a big way.

Edinson Paulino

Perhaps the best of the three prospects heading to Toronto in this trade. As a 21-year-old he slashed .263/.349/.391 prior to being traded. In both 2022 and 2023 he came just a few steals shy of 30 for the season, he was at 10 prior to being traded this year. He has a quick swing, but that helps him more on the contact side of things than power.

From a fantasy baseball standpoint, his skillset is a hard one to buy into. He plays a solid defense, and can help with steals. However there isn’t a ton of pop at the plate. His 10.4 percent walk rate in Double-A shows that if he continues on this current path he might be a base stealing OBP helper in deeper leagues at his ceiling.

Gilberto Batista

From a name recognition standpoint Batista is the third piece to this trade. The 19-year-old struck out 23 batters and walked 13 through his 20.2 innings on the complex this season. The Blue Jays assigned him to Single-A Dunedin. He touches mid-90’s at his highest with a cutter, changeup, and slider, per Baseball America.

Phillies get: RHP Carlos Estévez, Angels get: RHP George Klassen and LHP Samuel Aldegheri

One thing about Phillies POBO Dave Dombrowski is that he will trade prospects for championships. That’s been his M.O. at every stop along the way. This time he traded for Carlos Estévez from the Angels. This comes not long after moving Seranthony Domínguez.

George Klassen

The Phillies 2023 6th round pick is one of the more popular risers this year. In Single-A, George Klassen threw for a 0.71 ERA with 57 strikeouts and 12 walks in 38 innings. That led to a promotion to High-A where he has 32 strikeouts and 9 walks in 21.1 innings, but with a 4.22 ERA.

Klassen gets to the upper-90’s with his fastball with a nice breaking ball and cutter combination. Getting Kassen alone would have been a good return in this deal. He’s got talent in his arm and the Angels love to fast track guys, which could make for a very interesting combination.

Samuel Aldegheri

Much like Klassen, Samuel Aldegheri’s stock has risen a lot. The 22-year-old made it to Double-A where he threw 10 innings with 14 strikeouts and a 3.60 ERA. Over the course of the season he has a 3.23 ERA with 109 strikeouts and 32 walks across 78 innings.

Aldegheri’s fastball touches 95 MPH, but his fastball plays well. He adds in a slider and changeup that can both be useful weapons. Mixed in with an understanding of how to use his arsenal, makes him another exciting prospect for the Angels. He profiles well as a backend starter down the line.

Nationals get: OF Jesse Winker, Mets get: RHP Tyler Stuart

This trade gave the Mets a lefty bat to add into their lineup. More than that Winker solidifies the outfield in New York as they look to make a push for the playoffs in the second half of the season.

Tyler Stuart

Tyler Stuart is an imposing presence on the mound with his 6’9″ frame. His fastball is in the low to mid-90’s with a nice slider. Prior to being traded he posted a 3.96 ERA with 90 strikeouts and 20 walks in 84 innings of work.

His slider is his best pitch right now. Stuart uses it well with his fastball to generate whiffs. His delivery is smooth enough to project him out as a starter. Normally taller pitchers can have trouble repeating mechanics, which can lead to command issues. That hasn’t been the case this year, giving the Nationals a potential multi inning reliever, potentially spot starter in the future.

Padres get: RHP Jason Adam, Rays get: RHP Dylan Lesko, OF Homer Bush Jr., C J.D. Gonzalez

The return in this trade is a little shocking. Jason Adam is under team control through 2026, his age 34 season. However the Padres gave up a potential stud in Dylan Lesko and then more. Only time will tell, but it seems like an overpay by the Padres right now.

Dylan Lesko

The Padres took Dylan Lesko 15th overall in 2022. He’s 20-years-old and was pitching in High-A prior to the trade. His numbers aren’t fantastic this year, posting a 6.46 ERA with 79 strikeouts and 52 walks in 69.2 innings of work.

Numbers aside, Lesko has a ton of upside. He’s still young and generating a ton of whiffs. His fastball tops out in the mid-90’s with good data backing, according to Baseball America. He mixes in a potentially plus changeup with a pair of breaking balls. Improvements in command will go a long way, his arsenal is already in a place that can get him swings and misses. Heading to Tampa is good for Lesko’s fantasy value.

Homer Bush Jr.

The son of a former major leaguer with the same name, Homer Bush Jr. was selected by the Padres in the 4th round of the 2023 draft out of Grand Canyon. Playing in High-A, he was slashing .272/.362/.347 with 4 homeruns and 43 stolen bases.

As the stats suggest, there isn’t a ton of power here. Bush Jr. has a good hit tool and very good speed. On his 43 steals he’s only been caught 9 times. For fantasy purposes he’ll help mostly with stolen bases, should he eventually find a path to regular playing time with the Rays.

JD Gonzalez

JD Gonzalez is an 18-year-old backstop who slashed .205/.322/.230 in Single-A this year prior to being traded. He has a very nice looking swing, but it hasn’t translated in game to this point. His calling card is on the defensive side of the ball with plenty of time to continue developing his offensive skillset.

Cubs get: 3B Isaac Paredes, Rays get: 3B Christopher Morel, RHP Hunter Bigge, and RHP Ty Johnson

This trade is super interesting for a number of reasons. At it’s base it’s a third baseman swap. The Rays get a streaky, yet wildly electric bat in Christopher Morel. Meanwhile the Cubs get Isaac Paredes who might see his power output dampened in Wrigley.

Hunter Bigge

The Rays added a potential leverage reliever in Hunter Bigge. In his 3.1 MLB innings he struck out five batters and walked a pair. In Triple-A he has 20 strikeouts in 13 innings.

Bigge has a really electric looking fastball that can touch triple digits along with several secondaries to work with. He’s a reliever through and through with very short arm action. The Rays could choose to slot him into their bullpen immediately if they want to.

Ty Johnson

The Rays get another arm that produces a lot of swing and miss. In 61 innings this year between Single-A and High-A, Ty Johnson has produced 81 strikeouts and 22 walks. He’s been deployed both as a starter and a reliever throughout the year.

Johnson’s fastball gets into the upper-90’s with a changeup and slider that both have generated whiffs at the lower levels.  His arm action is deceptive and something the Rays will certainly look to work with.

Rangers get: C Carson Kelly, Tigers get: C Liam Hicks and RHP Tyler Owens

A standout year with the Tigers made Carson Kelly a viable option to trade for at the deadline. The Rangers were able to secure a solid backup catching option. Kelly posted a 1.6 fWAR during his time with Detroit prior to the trade.

Liam Hicks

Trade a catcher, receive a catcher. Liam Hicks is a 25-year-old lefty hitting catcher who was drafted in the ninth round of the 2021 draft. In Double-A this season he slashed .260/.364/.353 with four homeruns through 292 at bats. He doesn’t strike out a lot, sporting a 44/41 K/BB ratio.  Hicks did participate in the AFL and stood out, hitting .449 in 85 at bats.

He doesn’t get the highest marks for his offense, so for fantasy purposes he’ll need to break out in his new organization.

Tyler Owens

Atlanta originally drafted Tyler Owens out of high school in the 13th round of the 2019 draft. He was traded to the Rangers for J.P. Martinez back in January, and now heads to Detroit.

Owens has a high effort delivery that’s going to be best suited for a bullpen role, which is where he’s been working. His fastball can get to the upper-90’s with a slider. Chris Brown at Tigers Minor League Report pointed out a splitter as well. There are some ingredients that the Tigers have had success developing in recent years.

Tigers get: RHP Ricky Vanasco, Dodgers get: cash considerations

The Tigers acquired Ricky Vanasco who had been DFA’d by the Dodgers. At one time he was a top prospect in the Rangers system. He made two appearances for the Dodgers, posting a 13.50 ERA and one strikeouts through two innings of work. It’s likely he gets a shot in Detroit since he’s on the 40-man roster.

Royals get: Michael Lorenzen, Rangers get LHP Walter Pennington

For the second year in a row Michael Lorenzen was dealt at the deadline. He threw 101.2 innings in a Rangers uniform, posting a 3.81 ERA with 75 strikeouts. The Royals bolstered their rotation as they make a push for the postseason.

Walter Pennington

The Rangers will be able to use Walter Pennington in their bullpen immediately if they choose to since he’s on their 40-man roster. He did have one appearance in the majors where he recorded a strikeout in 0.2 innings. The southpaw struck out 79 batters in 59.2 innings with a 2.26 ERA in Triple-A.

He throws a sinker, slider, and changeup that all can be used to get whiffs. He gives the Rangers another lefty option out of the bullpen, though they also brought in Andrew Chafin at the deadline. If he can translate his strikeouts to the big league level then he could be a name to watch in deeper SVH leagues.

Reds get: 1B Ty France, Mariners get: C Andruw Salcedo

The Mariners DFA’d Ty France and he wound up finding a new home at the trade deadline. The Reds were able to get their short term answer at first base. The former All-Star isn’t in the form he once was, but his power in Great American Ballpark has potential.

Andruw Salcedo

Throughout this season Andruw Salcedo totaled 16 at bats at the Single-A level while slashing .188/.350/.188. He was on the developmental list at the time of the trade. He hasn’t hit over .198 in a season since 2021 when he was on the complex.

Red Sox get: RHP Quinn Priester, Pirates get: 2B Nick Yorke

This is an interesting because it’s not one that is normally seen. The Red Sox brought in a young pitcher who has plenty of team control left. Through his 94.2 innings of MLB work over the last two seasons, Quinn Priester has a 6.46 ERA with 67 strikeouts and 40 walks. The Red Sox like sliders, and Priester has a good one.

Nick Yorke

After being the Red Sox first round pick in 2020, Nick Yorke has seen his fantasy stock decline. He started making more contact this year and he’s seeing his value rise once again.

Since he was drafted Yorke has looked like a mature hitter. It seems like everything is coming together this year. After well in Triple-A to the tune of a .278/.363/.422 slash line with 10 homeruns and 14 RBIs. With Nick Gonzales on the IL, Yorke could debut soon.

Cardinals get: RHP Erick Fedde and OF Tommy Pham, Dodgers get: UTIL Tommy Edman, RHP Michael Kopech, and RHP Oliver Gonzalez, White Sox get: LF Miguel Vargas, 3B Jeral Perez, and SS Alexander Albertus

A three team trade! What stands out here is that the Cardinals addressed two needs with Erick Fedde and Tommy Pham by only sending Tommy Edman and Oliver Gonzalez to the Dodgers. The Dodgers were able to also add Michael Kopech in this trade. The real winner of MLB level players is Miguel Vargas who should finally have a path to regular playing time.

Oliver Gonzalez

The lone prospect not going to the White Sox is Oliver Gonzalez, who is heading to Los Angeles. Prior to the trade the 17-year-old righty threw 21.1 innings with 26 strikeouts and seven walks in the DSL.

Jeral Perez

As part of this trade the White Sox got 19-year-old infielder Jeral Perez. He was hitting .264 with 10 homeruns in Single-A prior to being traded. Though just a teenager, he’s put up good numbers at every level to this point in his career.

There is some merit to his plate skills translating for fantasy managers. Perez looks like a guy with average power and a fringe hit tool at his peak. When all is said and done, he could be a solid bench bat for the White Sox.

Alexander Albertus

The White Sox get another 19-year-old infielder in this trade. He, too, was in Single-A at the time of the trade. Across a couple different levels he slashed .298/.420/.409 with three homeruns and six steals. Much like Perez, Albertus has put up good numbers every step along the way.

There’s some room for power to grow, but right now he’s hit-over-power at the plate. He utilizes quick wrists and has good feel to get his bat to the ball. His position may change as he fills out. Baseball America mentions that he may wind up at first base, which will put a lot of pressure on his bat.

Mariners get: 3B Justin Turner, Blue Jays get: OF RJ Schreck

The Mariners continued to add more help on the offensive side of the baseball. Between Randy Arozarena and Justin Turner, there have been some significant upgrades to a team hoping to make a run in the playoffs.

RJ Schreck

The Mariners drafted RJ Schreck in the ninth round of the 2023 MLB Draft. He spent most of the first half in High-A where he collected 276 at bats, hitting .261 with 12 homeruns. He played eight games in Double-A. Schreck shows good zone recognition and patience while walking a lot. He’ll need to see some improvements at the Double-A level.

Guardians get: Lane Thomas, Nationals get: LHP Alex Clemmey, 3B Jose Tena, and SS Rafael Ramirez Jr.

Astros get: LHP Yusei Kikuchi, Blue Jays get RHP Jake Bloss

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Trevor Hooth

Loves watching MiLB and talking about it. Millikin University alum and optimistic Tigers fan.

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