MLB Trade Deadline Recap: 33 Deals Made Before Buzzer
Hectic Deadline Day Reshapes MLB Landscape
The Major League Baseball trade deadline came and went on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. ET, and it was a busy one. Thirty-three trades were made in total, including one on Monday night, reshaping the landscape of the league.
Key Deals of the Day
Some of the most notable trades included:
- The New York Yankees acquired outfielder Andrew Benintendi from the Kansas City Royals.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers landed pitcher Luis Castillo from the Cincinnati Reds.
- The San Diego Padres bolster their rotation by trading for Mike Clevinger of the Chicago White Sox.
- The Atlanta Braves add to their outfield depth by acquiring Robbie Grossman from the Detroit Tigers.
- The Houston Astros traded for Oakland Athletics' starting pitcher Frankie Montas.
Soto Remains with Nationals... for Now
One of the biggest storylines heading into the deadline was the potential trade of Washington Nationals star Juan Soto. However, despite speculation that he could be on the move, Soto remains with the Nationals as of Tuesday night.
Conclusion
The 2023 MLB trade deadline was a whirlwind of activity, with teams making a flurry of deals to improve their rosters for the stretch run. The moves made on Tuesday will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the playoff race, and it will be fascinating to see how the new-look teams perform in the weeks and months to come.
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