Deadline Deals in Full Bloom: MLB's Mercenary Season The Major League Baseball trade deadline has a way of showcasing the sport's most ruthless aspect: its willingness to prioritize short term gains over long term development.
This year is no exception, with teams scrambling to bolster their rosters for the final stretch of the season and beyond.
While the Los Angeles Dodgers' late night acquisition of Tarik Skubal was the marquee move so far, several other teams are gearing up for a spending spree.