Happy Trade Deadline Day!
The day is finally here. The MLB Trade Deadline is at 6 pm today, meaning that all of the rumors, all of the reports both credible and not, will finally come to fruition in reality or be lost to the annals of time and the internet.
The Phillies have already made a huge move, acquiring closer Jhoan Durán from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Mick Abel and catching prospect Eduardo Tait. They may not be done, as they could still use an upgrade for their outfield. Keep checking back here at the TGP trade tracker to see what unfolds as the final flurry of moves before the deadline arrives.
On to the links.
Phillies news:
- More on the Duran trade.
- The Phillies are making it known that they will not trade Andrew Painter despite other teams inquiring about him.
- Brandon Marsh is trying to be the best version of himself even as he faces some uncertainty ahead of the deadline. ($)
MLB news:
- The Mets have acquired a new closer as well, swinging a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals for Ryan Helsley.
- Eugenio Suarez is headed back to Seattle after a late night trade with the Diamondbacks.
- The Pirates officially started their newest teardown, as they sent Ke’Bryan Hayes to the Reds.
- Both of the Rogers twins were traded yesterday, with Tyler also landing on the New York Mets for a decent haul.
- Ronald Acuña Jr. is dealing with a Grade 1 calf strain, alleviating some fears of a possible Achillies injury.