The FanGraphs 2023 MLB Trade Deadline Roundup
Shohei Ohtani might not have gone anywhere, but the trade deadline saw plenty of other players find new homes. To help you keep track of all the activity, I’ve rounded up all of our deadline pieces in one place. You’ll find the broader preview and summary pieces listed first, followed by a team-by-team listing of the transaction breakdowns that involve your favorite squad, either as buyers or sellers. In instances where we dissected a transaction across multiple pieces, you’ll see them grouped together. I’ll add any other relevant pieces as they go live.
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Preview and Summary Pieces
The 2023 Trade Value Series by Ben Clemens
The 2023 Replacement-Level Killers by Jay Jaffe
Let’s Make Some Deals: 2023 Trade Deadline Edition by Dan Szymborski
Effectively Wild Episode 2036: The Shohei Ohtani Trading Game
So You Want to Trade for Shohei Ohtani by the FanGraphs Staff
Effectively Wild Episode 2040: The Trade Deadline Deals, Pt. 1
Effectively Wild Episode 2041: The Trade Deadline Deals, Pt. 2
Eduardo Rodriguez, Dylan Cease, and the Trades That Didn’t Happen by Leo Morgenstern
2023 Trade Deadline Winners and Losers by Ben Clemens
Who Changed Their 2023 Fate the Most at the Deadline? by Dan Szymborski
Ranking the Prospects Traded During the 2023 Deadline by Eric Longenhagen
Updated Prospect Rankings and Farm System Rankings on The Board
Updated RosterResource Depth Charts and Payroll Pages
Team-by-Team Trade Breakdowns
Arizona Diamondbacks
Mariners Deal Sewald, Pollock in Pair of Trades With NL West Contenders by Jay Jaffe
Phamtastic, or Chafincomplete? The Diamondbacks Make A Few Trades by Ben Clemens
Overnight Trade Roundup: Athletics, Cubs, Diamondbacks, Reds, and Royals by Eric Longenhagen
Atlanta Braves
Give the Braves a Hand: Rockies Deal Lefty to Atlanta by Chris Gilligan
Braves Add to Bullpen With Trades for Pierce Johnson, Taylor Hearn by Dan Szymborski
Baltimore Orioles
Jack Flaherty Trade
- Jack Flaherty Joins a New Flock in Baltimore by Jay Jaffe
- St. Louis Gets Quantity Over Quality for Flaherty by Eric Longenhagen
O’s Snag Fujinami From A’s in Bid To Create Their Next Lights-Out Reliever by Esteban Rivera
Rays Add Depth Without Using 40-Man Space, Seattle Scoops DFA’d Bazardo by Eric Longenhagen
Boston Red Sox
Dodgers Boost Defensive Depth and Flexibility with Enrique Hernández Reunion by Eric Longenhagen
In Luis Urías, the Red Sox Pick Up a Reclamation Project by Jake Mailhot
Chicago Cubs
Mr. Hoyer, in the Conservatory, With the Candelario-Stick by Dan Szymborski
Overnight Trade Roundup: Athletics, Cubs, Diamondbacks, Reds, and Royals by Eric Longenhagen
Rays Add Depth Without Using 40-Man Space, Seattle Scoops DFA’d Bazardo by Eric Longenhagen
Chicago White Sox
Angels Bet on Themselves, Acquire Giolito and López to Bolster Playoff Hopes by Ben Clemens
Lance Lynn, Joe Kelly, and the Dodgers: An Inevitable Match by Ben Clemens
White Sox, Marlins Swap Jakes by Michael Baumann
Busy White Sox Continue Teardown, Send Kendall Graveman (Back) to Houston by Dan Szymborski
A Roundup of Rush-Hour Relievers Reaped for Races, Rescues, and Rewards by Dan Szymborski
Cincinnati Reds
Overnight Trade Roundup: Athletics, Cubs, Diamondbacks, Reds, and Royals by Eric Longenhagen
Cleveland Guardians
Marlins Add Bell, Weathers in Deadline-Hour Trade Duology by Michael Baumann
The Rays and Guardians Help Each Other Out by Ben Clemens
Dodgers, Guardians Shore Up Weak Spots With Rosario-Syndergaard Swap by Davy Andrews
Colorado Rockies
Grichuk, Cron Bound for Angels Reunion as Deadline Rampage Continues by Michael Baumann
Give the Braves a Hand: Rockies Deal Lefty to Atlanta by Chris Gilligan
Braves Add to Bullpen With Trades for Pierce Johnson, Taylor Hearn by Dan Szymborski
Detroit Tigers
Michael Lorenzen Heads to Philadelphia, and Possibly to the Bullpen by Davy Andrews
Houston Astros
Justin Verlander Trade
- Justin Verlander Reunites With the Astros as the Mets Continue Their Teardown by Jay Jaffe
- Justin Verlander Returns to the Astros Once More by Dan Szymborski
Busy White Sox Continue Teardown, Send Kendall Graveman (Back) to Houston by Dan Szymborski
Kansas City Royals
Rangers Boost Bullpen with Aroldis Chapman Trade by Jay Jaffe
Overnight Trade Roundup: Athletics, Cubs, Diamondbacks, Reds, and Royals by Eric Longenhagen
A Roundup of Rush-Hour Relievers Reaped for Races, Rescues, and Rewards by Dan Szymborski
Juan Soto, This is Not: Padres Acquire Barlow From Royals by Ben Clemens
Los Angeles Angels
Angels Bet on Themselves, Acquire Giolito and López to Bolster Playoff Hopes by Ben Clemens
Grichuk, Cron Bound for Angels Reunion as Deadline Rampage Continues by Michael Baumann
A Roundup of Rush-Hour Relievers Reaped for Races, Rescues, and Rewards by Dan Szymborski
Los Angeles Dodgers
Lance Lynn, Joe Kelly, and the Dodgers: An Inevitable Match by Ben Clemens
Dodgers Boost Defensive Depth and Flexibility with Enrique Hernández Reunion by Eric Longenhagen
Dodgers, Guardians Shore Up Weak Spots With Rosario-Syndergaard Swap by Davy Andrews
Give the Braves a Hand: Rockies Deal Lefty to Atlanta by Chris Gilligan
A Roundup of Rush-Hour Relievers Reaped for Races, Rescues, and Rewards by Dan Szymborski
Miami Marlins
White Sox, Marlins Swap Jakes by Michael Baumann
Marlins Add Bell, Weathers in Deadline-Hour Trade Duology by Michael Baumann
2023 Marlins Fans and 2027 Mets Fans, Rejoice: Your Teams Made a Great Trade by Ben Clemens
Hoping for Change of Scenery Impact, Twins and Marlins Swap Relievers by Chris Gilligan
Milwaukee Brewers
Mark Canha, the Newest Brewer by Ben Clemens
Brewers Secure More Stability at First Base With Carlos Santana by Esteban Rivera
Phamtastic, or Chafincomplete? The Diamondbacks Make A Few Trades by Ben Clemens
In Luis Urías, the Red Sox Pick Up a Reclamation Project by Jake Mailhot
Rays Add Depth Without Using 40-Man Space, Seattle Scoops DFA’d Bazardo by Eric Longenhagen
Minnesota Twins
Hoping for Change of Scenery Impact, Twins and Marlins Swap Relievers by Chris Gilligan
New York Mets
Justin Verlander Trade
- Justin Verlander Reunites With the Astros as the Mets Continue Their Teardown by Jay Jaffe
- Justin Verlander Returns to the Astros Once More by Dan Szymborski
Max Scherzer Trade
- Rangers Land Scherzer in 2023 Deadline’s First Blockbuster Trade by Michael Baumann
- Mad Max Heads to Texas by Dan Szymborski
2023 Marlins Fans and 2027 Mets Fans, Rejoice: Your Teams Made a Great Trade by Ben Clemens
Mark Canha, the Newest Brewer by Ben Clemens
Phamtastic, or Chafincomplete? The Diamondbacks Make A Few Trades by Ben Clemens
A Roundup of Rush-Hour Relievers Reaped for Races, Rescues, and Rewards by Dan Szymborski
New York Yankees
A Roundup of Rush-Hour Relievers Reaped for Races, Rescues, and Rewards by Dan Szymborski
Yankees Conclude Quiet Deadline With Upside Play by Alex Eisert
Oakland Athletics
O’s Snag Fujinami From A’s in Bid To Create Their Next Lights-Out Reliever by Esteban Rivera
Overnight Trade Roundup: Athletics, Cubs, Diamondbacks, Reds, and Royals by Eric Longenhagen
Philadelphia Phillies
Michael Lorenzen Heads to Philadelphia, and Possibly to the Bullpen by Davy Andrews
A Roundup of Rush-Hour Relievers Reaped for Races, Rescues, and Rewards by Dan Szymborski
Pittsburgh Pirates
Brewers Secure More Stability at First Base With Carlos Santana by Esteban Rivera
This One’s for the Diehards: Padres Gobble Up Hill and Choi by Michael Baumann
Rangers Add Blocker, Unblock Pirates’ Prospects by Alex Eisert
A Roundup of Rush-Hour Relievers Reaped for Races, Rescues, and Rewards by Dan Szymborski
San Diego Padres
This One’s for the Diehards: Padres Gobble Up Hill and Choi by Michael Baumann
Marlins Add Bell, Weathers in Deadline-Hour Trade Duology by Michael Baumann
Juan Soto, This is Not: Padres Acquire Barlow From Royals by Ben Clemens
San Francisco Giants
Mariners Deal Sewald, Pollock in Pair of Trades With NL West Contenders by Jay Jaffe
Seattle Mariners
Mariners Deal Sewald, Pollock in Pair of Trades With NL West Contenders by Jay Jaffe
Rays Add Depth Without Using 40-Man Space, Seattle Scoops DFA’d Bazardo by Eric Longenhagen
St. Louis Cardinals
Jordan Montgomery/Jordan Hicks Trades
- The Cardinals Are Having a Fire Sale. Here’s Who They Shipped Out. by Ben Clemens
- The Cardinals’ Taste In Prospects Indicates Hope For A Quick Rebuild by Eric Longenhagen
Jack Flaherty Trade
- Jack Flaherty Joins a New Flock in Baltimore by Jay Jaffe
- St. Louis Gets Quantity Over Quality for Flaherty by Eric Longenhagen
St. Louis’ Selloff Continues as Paul DeJong Heads to Toronto by Dan Szymborski
Blue Jays Acquire Enigmatic Génesis Cabrera by Eric Longenhagen
Tampa Bay Rays
The Rays and Guardians Help Each Other Out by Ben Clemens
A Roundup of Rush-Hour Relievers Reaped for Races, Rescues, and Rewards by Dan Szymborski
Rays Add Depth Without Using 40-Man Space, Seattle Scoops DFA’d Bazardo by Eric Longenhagen
Texas Rangers
Max Scherzer Trade
- Rangers Land Scherzer in 2023 Deadline’s First Blockbuster Trade by Michael Baumann
- Mad Max Heads to Texas by Dan Szymborski
Jordan Montgomery/Jordan Hicks Trades
- The Cardinals Are Having a Fire Sale. Here’s Who They Shipped Out. by Ben Clemens
- The Cardinals’ Taste In Prospects Indicates Hope For A Quick Rebuild by Eric Longenhagen
Rangers Add Blocker, Unblock Pirates’ Prospects by Alex Eisert
Yankees Conclude Quiet Deadline With Upside Play by Alex Eisert
Rangers Boost Bullpen with Aroldis Chapman Trade by Jay Jaffe
Braves Add to Bullpen With Trades for Pierce Johnson, Taylor Hearn by Dan Szymborski
Toronto Blue Jays
Jordan Montgomery/Jordan Hicks Trades
- The Cardinals Are Having a Fire Sale. Here’s Who They Shipped Out. by Ben Clemens
- The Cardinals’ Taste In Prospects Indicates Hope For A Quick Rebuild by Eric Longenhagen
St. Louis’ Selloff Continues as Paul DeJong Heads to Toronto by Dan Szymborski
Blue Jays Acquire Enigmatic Génesis Cabrera by Eric Longenhagen
Washington Nationals
Mr. Hoyer, in the Conservatory, With the Candelario-Stick by Dan Szymborski
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Thanks for this. The Boston section just makes me sad.
Last year Cleveland did (almost) nothing, betting on their young’uns and got a good run. Boston’s kids might surprise too.
It’s not the WORST thing ever. Crazy buying with their current position probably wouldn’t have made sense. And Luis Urias as buy-low could be a coup – Fenway should really help that BABIP, and Boston is good at getting the most out of hitters.
But god, doing nothing feels just so uninspired. The team’s gotten a ton of unexpected breakouts this year, and could be an actual contender next year if they add a good pitcher or twp. Feels like they blew an opportunity to expand capital for that (it makes no sense to have both Duvall and Verdugo on the team), and it gets more and more doubtful that Bloom will ever have the initiative to really push the team out of the Wildcard quagmire
They’re in a weird place because they’re not bad enough to sell, not quite good enough to buy, and don’t have much of an immediate 40-man roster crunch so there aren’t a lot of players they have to ship out. By my count, the only guys they have to add to the 40-man roster are Wikelman Gonzalez and Shane Drohan, and having AAA pitching depth is something you always have anyways. Maybe Chih-Jung Liu too, but again, everyone needs pitching depth in AAA. They can easily jettison enough random position players (Dalbec, Reyes, Duvall, Chang) to make it work because they have another million guys already on the 40-man to take their place (Valdez, Hamilton, Urias, Rafaela, Wilyer Abreu).
Watch out for 2024, though. There are a lot of bat-first (or bat-only) guys they’re going to have to roster. Nick Yorke, Blaze Jordan, Nathan Hickey, maybe Niko Kavadas (depending on how he manages the strikeouts). They’re not going to roster all those guys, and they’ll also be competing for space with the Valdez / Hamilton / Urias / Rafaela / Abreu quintet.
Oh don’t worry about that. If there’s one thing Bloom has in common with Dombrowski, it’s that he has no qualms filling a roster with bat-first or bat-only players