2026 MLB trade deadline winners and losers: Yankees don't do enough, Giants and Mets enjoy seller's market

The 2026 MLB trade deadline is in the books; there were a lot of deals and a handful of winners and losers

The top 3

  1. Justin Verlander to Astros (2017): Justin Verlander's August 2017 acquisition by the Houston Astros, where he posted a 1.66 ERA in 11 appearances, was pivotal in their World Series victory, revitalizing a team that had struggled that month.
  2. CC Sabathia to Brewers (2008): In 2008, CC Sabathia's trade to the Milwaukee Brewers saw him deliver an 11-2 record with a 1.65 ERA in 17 starts, including seven complete games, instrumental in ending the team's 26-year postseason drought.
  3. Manny Ramirez to Dodgers (2008): Upon joining the Los Angeles Dodgers in July 2008, Manny Ramirez posted an exceptional .396/.489/.743 slash line, playing a key role in their unexpected NL West division title.

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