MLB trade deadline: Grading every team's moves, from Dodgers' and Nationals' A to Yankees' and Orioles' D
CBS Sports provides a critical review of MLB team performances following the 2026 trade deadline. The analysis highlights both successful acquisitions, such as the Dodgers' trade for Tarik Skubal, and disappointing strategies from teams like the Orioles and Athletics.
Why it matters
Trade deadlines significantly impact the competitive landscape of professional sports and reflect the long-term strategic planning of major league franchises.
The 2026 trade deadline came and went Monday evening and dozens of trades were made in the days leading up to the deadline. The biggest trade was, of course, the two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers adding two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal . Now that all the deadline activity is in the books, let's hand out some grades. Come with me, won't you?
Lars Nootbaar is a perfectly adequate get, but that was it? Did they really not want to address the rotation? I suppose the return of Michael Soroka will help, while Merrill Kelly and Brandon Pfaadt have been going well behind All-Star Eduardo Rodriguez of late, but it sure seems like they could've used an upgrade. -- Matt Snyder
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