The Mets traded for pitchers Ryan Helsley and Tyler Rogers to enhance their bullpen ahead of the trade deadline, sending prospects Jesus Baez, Nate Dohm, and Frank Elissalt to the Cardinals, and Blade Tidwell, Drew Gilbert, and Jose Butto to the Giants. Despite these moves, the Mets lost to the Padres, with Francisco Alvarez exiting early after a foul ball hit, though he cleared concussion protocol.
After an impressive start to the trade deadline with the acquisition of elite relievers, Mets fans were left wanting more as David Stearns secured center fielder Cedric Mullins from the Orioles, a fallback from earlier pursuits. While the bullpen saw significant upgrades, the lack of a starting pitcher addition slightly impacted the overall assessment of Stearns' trades, resulting in an overall grade of A-. Want More Context? 🔎
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The San Diego Padres designated catcher Martín Maldonado and infielder Trenton Brooks for assignment following a series of trades that brought in new talent, including catcher Freddy Fermin. While Maldonado's defensive skills were once valuable, his declining offensive performance prompted the move, and Brooks, despite strong Triple-A numbers, struggled at the MLB level, leading to his DFA as well. Want More Context? 🔎
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The 2025 MLB trade deadline saw significant player movements across all 30 teams, with teams making strategic trades to bolster their rosters. Notable trades included the Arizona Diamondbacks acquiring Mitch Bratt for Merrill Kelly and the Boston Red Sox trading Rafael Devers for a package including Kyle Harrison and Jordan Hicks, among many others. Want More Context? 🔎
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