MLB Trade Deadline Recap: All Major Impact Moves Analyzed

MLB Trade Deadline Recap: All Major Impact Moves Analyzed

By Michael Harrison

February 28, 2025 at 02:21 PM

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

Los Angeles Dodgers

  • Acquired: Max Scherzer (2.76 ERA, 147 K) and Trea Turner (.322 BA, 18 HR, 21 SB)
  • Strengthens MLB's best pitching staff (3.20 ERA) and adds elite middle infield bat
  • Gave up: Keibert Ruiz, Josiah Gray, Gerardo Carillo, Donovan Casey

San Francisco Giants

  • Acquired: Kris Bryant (.267 BA, 18 HR, 51 RBI)
  • Adds versatile power bat to lineup averaging 4.81 runs/game
  • Gave up: Alexander Canario, Caleb Kilian

Chicago White Sox

  • Acquired: Craig Kimbrel (0.49 ERA, 23 saves, 64 K)
  • Pairs with Liam Hendriks to form elite closing duo
  • Gave up: Nick Madrigal, Codi Heuer

New York Yankees

  • Acquired: Joey Gallo (25 HR) and Anthony Rizzo (14 HR)
  • Adds left-handed power to struggling offense (4.11 runs/game)
  • Gave up: Multiple prospects including Ezequiel Duran, Josh Smith

Toronto Blue Jays

  • Acquired: Jose Berrios (3.48 ERA, 126 K)
  • Strengthens rotation behind Ryu and Ray
  • Gave up: Simeon Woods Richardson, Austin Martin

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
  • Athletics: Starling Marte, Andrew Chafin, Yan Gomes, Josh Harrison
  • Astros: Kendall Graveman
  • Brewers: Eduardo Escobar

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