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05-08-2025
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What led to Dodgers decision to trade Dustin May
The post What led to Dodgers decision to trade Dustin May appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a stunner on MLB Trade Deadline day. They joined in on altering their own roster — by dealing away Dustin May. The Boston Red Sox completed the major deal Thursday to land May. The right-hander brings two World Series championship rings in tow to Fenway Park. May played an integral role on the hill during the 2020 WS run. But missed the entire 2024 run due to surgery on an esophageal tear. But what led to Dave Roberts and the Dodgers completing the trade? Team insider Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic shared info on how the deal came into fruition. Which involved a conversation with L.A.'s general manager. 'Brandon Gomes said the Dodgers had 'respectful conversations' with Dustin May in recent days and said May's preference was to be a starter — so the Dodgers were willing to facilitate for the right deal,' Ardaya said. However, did May wanted out of L.A.? Ardaya cleared the air there. 'Gomes specified that May did not request a trade,' Ardaya said. Dustin May linked to another potential blockbuster Dodgers deal Boston boosts its mound lineup as the Red Sox make their push for a postseason spot. May is currently 6-7 as a starter with a 4.85 ERA. The American League franchise, however, likely overheard a significant rival trying to swoop May up. The New York Yankees rose as a rumored front runner to attempt a trade deal for May. The same Yankees who fell to the Dodgers in the 2024 World Series. Former Dodger Alex Cora helps facilitate the move to bring in the veteran pitcher. May's departure comes during a transitional time to on the mound. Shohei Ohtani re-emerged as a starting pitcher for L.A. Ohtani has flamed 15 strikeouts in his last five games. Meanwhile, Yoshinobu Yamamoto remains the leading stats leader. Clayton Kershaw also continues to hang around the roster — including breaking into the 3,000-strikeout club. Related: Red Sox completing trade with Dodgers for Dustin May Related: Dodgers trade for Nationals' outfielder
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05-08-2025
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Red Sox acquire Cardinals pitcher in big trade deadline move
The post Red Sox acquire Cardinals pitcher in big trade deadline move appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Boston Red Sox have been involved in trade rumors over the last few weeks leading into the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline. Boston is still discussing Jarren Duran trades with potential suitors. But they are not committed to selling. In fact, Boston added to their roster in a deal involving St. Louis Cardinals reliever Steven Matz. Matz is going to the Red Sox through trade as first reported by ESPN's Jeff Passan. The trade is a one-for-one swap. In exchange for Matz, the Cardinals are acquiring corner infielder Blaze Jordan. Jordan is Boston's 17th-ranked prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. The Red Sox find themselves in the race for the American League Wild Card. In fact, they own a one-game lead over the Seattle Mariners for the second Wild Card. However, Seattle traded for Eugenio Suarez in a blockbuster deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. How Steven Matz helps Red Sox's Wild Card push The Red Sox have some options with Matz following this trade. For instance, they can plug him into the rotation. He has started 172 games in his 11-year major-league career. In his three most recent years as a starter, he went 23-17 with a 4.06 ERA. However, they could keep him in the bullpen, where the Cardinals had him this season. So far, the southpaw hurler has pitched to a 3.44 ERA with 47 strikeouts to just nine walks. He would certainly provide depth to Boston's rotation for the stretch run. If Matz goes to the rotation, he would be improving a strength. The Red Sox bullpen owns the fourth-lowest ERA in MLB this season. They've allowed the eighth-fewest hits and the second-fewest home runs as well. In fact, no bullpen in the American League has allowed fewer long balls than Boston. The Red Sox have a lot of work to do if they want to go on a deep playoff run. However, adding Matz to the pitching staff is a smart move. They didn't give up a Top 10 prospect, and they have a few options in terms of how to deploy him moving forward. Related: Red Sox completing trade with Dodgers for Dustin May Related: Carlos Correa's first game back with Astros is vs. Alex Bregman
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04-08-2025
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Tigers acquire veteran reliever in Braves trade
The post Tigers acquire veteran reliever in Braves trade appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Detroit Tigers made a small trade earlier this week, acquiring Chris Paddack from the Minnesota Twins. However, Detroit is still seeking upgrades ahead of Thursday's MLB Trade Deadline. On Wednesday night, the Tigers addressed a need in the bullpen through a trade involving Atlanta Braves veteran Rafael Montero. Montero is going to the Tigers in a trade, Detroit announced on social media. In return, Atlanta received one minor league player. Infielder Jim Jarvis is on his way to the Braves organization as part of this deal. This marks the third team Montero has played for. The 34-year-old played for the Houston Astros before joining the Braves this season. The Tigers are one of the best teams in baseball, and are finding their groove again. After a brutal 1-12 slump, Detroit has rattled off four straight wins. They swept the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. And they have scored at least five runs in each of the last four games. Tigers have sought bullpen upgrades before MLB Trade Deadline Detroit has found a lot of success to this point in the season, post-All-Star break slump notwithstanding. However, there has been a clear need that has emerged over the last few months. The Tigers have a bullpen that could use some work. Detroit's bullpen isn't terrible or anything of the sort. But there are some major red flags that could spell disaster come October. The Tigers' bullpen does not strike out a ton of hitters. They rank 18th for strikeouts as a unit. Moreover, they are prone to the home run ball, giving up the sixth most homers in MLB. Montero certainly won't address these issues on his own. However, he could be a reclamation project for this team. He owns an expected ERA of 3.26 and an expected opposing batting average of .219. This suggests there may be something he can offer in the right environment. The Tigers have a chance to win the World Series in 2025. And they are likely to add a couple more pieces to this team before the MLB Trade Deadline. Let's see what Detroit has up its sleeve before 6 PM Thursday evening. Related: 1 last-minute trade Detroit Tigers must make before 2025 deadline Related: Tigers rumors: Why Detroit is hesitant to go after Eugenio Suarez at trade deadline
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01-08-2025
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Evaluating Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley trades, what the Mets still need
SNY's Michelle Margaux, John Jastremski, John Harper, and Sal Licata break down the Mets' trades for Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley and discuss what the team still needs to do before the MLB Trade Deadline is over.
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31-07-2025
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When is the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline? Time and Everything You Need to Know
The 2025 MLB Trade Deadline is today! Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline and as the fireworks heat up. What time is the MLB Trade Deadline? The MLB Trade Deadline is today, Thursday, July 31, at 6 p.m. ET. What is the MLB Trade Deadline? The MLB Trade Deadline is one of the most electric dates on the baseball calendar. The deadline marks the final shot for teams to make trades without needing waivers and is the last chance for contenders to load up for a playoff push and for sellers to stockpile prospects for the future. Names fly, rosters shift, and the championship picture gets a little clearer. FOX MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal joins Danny Parkins ahead of tomorrow's Trade Deadline to discuss the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays' plans, why the Texas Rangers are a darkhorse team and how the Milwaukee Brewers can challenge the Los Angeles Dodgers down the stretch. Rosenthal also predicts the player who will most likely be on the move in the deadline, including Eugenio Suarez as a name to watch for. What are some of the biggest team needs? Check out some of the top contenders and their needs below: Chicago Cubs: Starting pitching Toronto Blue Jays: Starting pitching Boston Red Sox: Starting pitching San Francisco Giants: Starting pitching Los Angeles Dodgers: Relief pitching Detroit Tigers: Relief pitching Philadelphia Phillies: Relief pitching New York Mets: Left-handed relief pitching Tampa Bay Rays: Relief pitching or outfield help Milwaukee Brewers: Power bat New York Yankees: Third base Seattle Mariners: Corner infield Houston Astros: Left-handed bat San Diego Padres: Left fielder / another bat Texas Rangers: Another bat (anywhere) For more, check out our complete guide to the biggest needs and potential player fits this deadline. What have been some of the biggest trades so far? Arguably, the biggest trade so far of this deadline was Eugenio Suárez going to the Seattle Mariners. Here's a breakdown of the trade: Who else is involved: The Diamondbacks received 1B Tyler Locklear, RHP Juan Burgos, and RHP Hunter Cranton. Mariners Grade: A+ Diamondbacks Grade: C+ How do you take advantage of one of the best seasons from a catcher in MLB history? Add more help around him. The Mariners entered the deadline with clear needs at both corner infield positions — they had received a combined 11 home runs from the first basemen (six) and third basemen (five) who were still on their roster — and acquired two of the best sluggers on the market to answer those concerns, all without parting with any of their best prospects. After acquiring first baseman Josh Naylor last week, Seattle tapped back into Arizona's slugging factory and added the best power hitter on the market in Suárez, who ranks fifth in MLB and leads all third basemen with 36 home runs in a career year at 34 years old. It marks a reunion with Suárez, who was with the Mariners in 2022 and 2023. Seattle, though, is hoping that its work over the past week will have the town partying like it's 2001. That's the last time the Mariners won the division, and while it won't be easy to end that skid — they trail the Astros by five games — they now have one of the most complete rosters in MLB thanks to their massive deadline moves. We already know what their rotation can do when healthy. Now, an offense featuring Suárez, Naylor, Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodriguez and Randy Arozarena should be able to lead a charge in the American League. Even if they don't end up catching the depleted Astros, this now looks like a club capable of making a deep October run. Tyler Locklear, a second-round pick in 2022 who at one point figured to be the answer at first base in Seattle, was the highest-rated prospect to go in the deal. He possesses some serious raw power, but he struggled in a 16-game big-league sample last year, striking out 20 times in 49 plate appearances. He has gone right back to slugging with 19 home runs at Triple-A. Juan Burgos could help the Diamondbacks' bullpen immediately, and Hunter Cranton — a third-round pick last year who has allowed just one run in 10 minor-league relief innings — could in the future. Still, while Suárez was only a rental, I'm a bit underwhelmed by the return, considering he's likely the best (non-Rafael Devers) slugger to get dealt before the deadline. – Kavner For a complete list of all the biggest trades, check out our MLB Trade Deadline Tracker. For more, check out our MLB Trade Deadline Grades. recommended Item 1 of 3 Get more from the Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
