The 2024 MLB trade deadline saw unprecedented movement with 10 current All-Stars changing teams. Here's a breakdown of the most impactful moves:

Los Angeles Dodgers

• Acquired: Max Scherzer (8-4, 2.76 ERA) and Trea Turner (.322/.369/.521, 18 HR)
• Bolstered MLB's best pitching staff (3.20 ERA) and added elite middle infield talent
• Currently 3 games behind Giants in NL West

San Francisco Giants

• Acquired: Kris Bryant (.267/.358/.503, 18 HR)
• Added power bat to lineup averaging 4.81 runs/game
• Countering Dodgers' deadline moves while leading NL West

Chicago White Sox

• Acquired: Craig Kimbrel (0.49 ERA, 23 saves), Ryan Tepera, Cesar Hernandez
• Created elite bullpen with Kimbrel and Liam Hendriks
• Lead AL Central by 9 games

New York Yankees

• Acquired: Joey Gallo (25 HR) and Anthony Rizzo (14 HR)
• Added left-handed power to struggling offense (4.11 runs/game)
• Currently 7.5 games behind Red Sox

Toronto Blue Jays

• Acquired: Jose Berrios (7-5, 3.48 ERA)
• Strengthened rotation alongside Ryu and Ray
• 8.5 games behind in AL East race

Other Notable Moves:

• Mets: Javier Baez
• Phillies: Kyle Gibson, Ian Kennedy
• Rays: Nelson Cruz
• Red Sox: Kyle Schwarber
• Braves: Rich Rodriguez, Jorge Soler, Adam Duvall, Eddie Rosario
• A's: Starling Marte, Andrew Chafin, Yan Gomes, Josh Harrison
• Astros: Kendall Graveman
• Brewers: Eduardo Escobar

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