The trade deadline has passed. While the trade season is slower than it started this year, it’s all over, but dozens of actions have been conducted in the last few days before the deadline arrives. The full impact of these industries will be known for the next few years, but that doesn’t mean we can’t analyze transactions and determine how it works best now. Above next week, MLBTR will conduct a series of polls asking which club in each department has the best deadline. So far, the Phillies, the Reds and Padres have all stood out in their respective departments. Today, we will be in the American League with AL West. Take a look at each of the five clubs, from the best record to the worst record in 2025:
Houston Astronauts
Astronauts made one of the most shocking moves in the deadline when they brought them Carlos Correa Deal with twins. Adding Correa to the mix creates some position for the club’s infield over the long term logjam, but with the third baseman Isaac Paredes It is unlikely to return this season due to a severe hamstring injury, Correa is vigorously heading towards the infield coast with almost no money. Two other players were obtained to help call the club’s position player combination: Infielder Ramon Urias And outfielders Jesus Sanchez.
All three are under control outside the 2025 season Ryan Gustothere is no advanced prospect in the club’s three-person deal to change hands. This ability to increase long-term talent without having to surrender the best prospects in the system is impressive, although they need to pay about $70mm of Correa during the contract period is a big expense, and they fail to add the starting pitchers they hope to be able to fill the rotation behind the back Framber Valdez and Brown Hunter.
Seattle sailors
At the deadline, the sailor’s move was more splashy than Houston’s move. Despite the club’s acquisition of three rental players, there is no team control besides the current campaign, it’s hard to object to the fact that they greatly improve their chances of winning AL West or even the World Series this year. Add to Eugenio Suarez and Josh Naylor Turning to the infield corner in a separate deal with the Rattlesnake represents a considerable upgrade Luke Raley and Ben Williamson.
At the same time, the reward (Tyler Locklear Quartets with pitching prospects outside the top 100 are heavier than what is needed to introduce high-end controllable talents during this deadline. this Caleb Ferguson Trade with pirates follows a similar path. Swap provides a club for bullpen that needs help from leftists Gabe Speier. The deal only cost the class’s prospects Jet Martinezhe had a 6.18 ERA when he started this year at the age of 16. The sailors choose to maximize their short-term impact with budgets, and if they can surpass Houston in the West, it will be hard to argue with them as winners of the deadline.
Texas Rangers
Currently, it is understandable that they are being very positive in this trade season due to a half-game between the Rangers and the playoff berth. Their drag is the focus of three veterans: the first release Merrill Lynch Kellyset left-handed Danny Coulombeand relief arm Phil Marton. Kelly is arguably the best starter to trade this summer, and the high cost (by the standards of rental participants) reflects that. According to MLB.com, Rangers had to surrender their #5, #9 and #13 prospects to make a deal. Coulombe and Maton aren’t that expensive, but Texas loses three prospects for Southpaw’s leadership Garrett Hornrecently added to the club’s top 30 prospects to rank 25 in the U.S. baseball game.
It is understandable to run carefully on the berth of the wildcard, but it is worth noting that the Rangers also exaggerated the luxury taxes to make these extra taxes. Texas has worked hard throughout the season to keep below the first threshold and reset the penalty, but now all of this work has been abandoned to maximize the odds in the 2025 playoffs. The potential impact is obviously significant.
Angel of Los Angeles
Angels’ deadlines are quiet, which is inconsistent with their position as marginal (most) competitors. HAROS is currently six games for Al wildcard and has a midfield record of 55-60, but that hasn’t stopped them from buying some lights this summer. The highest prospect before adding Oswald Peraza Given the club’s long-term demand in the infield, Peraza’s remaining team control and low-income costs over the years, a secondary exchange with the Yankees makes sense.
by Andrew Chaffin and Louis Garcia It’s a bit doubtful, but the cost is very low. First 13 round draft picks Sam Brown And a 26-year-old left-handed Jake Eder (The Angel was exempted earlier this year), back to the Nath in the exchange.
Angels didn’t really hurt the farm, but they missed listening like Yoan Moncada,,,,, Taylor Ward,,,,, Luis Rengifoand maybe even Reid Detmers. Even selling some short-term works may help restock the farm system, which is considered below average for quite a long time. Impulse to advance in a rare, most healthy season Mike Trout It is understandable, but it is difficult to say confidently that doing so is the right move.
Track and Field
Unlike the rest of the department, track and field is the seller this summer. They made only two transactions. Shipping Miguel Andujar Not a major move for the Reds, but won the fourth round of the 2022 Kenya Haggins) Now, they rank 25th in the prospects of MLB.com.
Most of their deadlines are focused on the biggest blockbusters that took place in July this year: close-range transactions Mason Miller and left-handed starter JP Sears Go to the priest. By bringing the top five consensuses in the sport Leo Arguably enough to win the deadline, but he was also joined by good prospects Braden Nett and Henry BetzDouble-A starter could be part of the Sacramento West Sacramento rotation combination next year.
Packaging package is a rookie rescuer Eduarniel NunezHe fought A’s first appearance, but could strengthen their bullpen in the future. It’s a very strong reward, especially De Vries stands out because of the kind of elite prospect that will almost never be traded, let alone in the rescuer’s deadline trade. On the other hand, the remaining four years of control of the team abandoning Miller (not to mention the possibility that he could convert it into a future rotation role to further his own value) could make the deal a tough pill, especially if the 18-year-old de Vries won’t thrive as an All-Star player.
Many different methods are characterized by this deadline for Al West. Rangers and sailors are very active in adding short-term additions, while Astronauts are committed to bringing in controllable talents, A brings drag on the future, and Angels stand to a large extent. Who has the best deadline in that quintet? There is a say in the following polls:
