Most Impactful MLB Trade Deadline Deals

The MLB trade deadline has historically seen blockbuster deals that dramatically altered playoff races and World Series outcomes.

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1. Three Deadline Trades That Sparked World Series Wins: Key deadline acquisitions like Justin Verlander to the Houston Astros (2017), Aroldis Chapman to the Chicago Cubs (2016), and Joe Blanton to the Philadelphia Phillies (2008) were instrumental in their respective teams winning the World Series.
2. The Three Most Expensive Deadline Acquisitions by Prospect Cost: Some of the most prospect-heavy deadline deals include the Juan Soto trade to the Padres (2022), the Max Scherzer and Trea Turner trade to the Dodgers (2021), and the Aroldis Chapman trade to the Cubs (2016).
3. Deadline Trades Involving Future Hall of Famers: Notable players who were traded at or near the deadline and later became Hall of Famers or strong candidates include Randy Johnson (1998 Astros), Curt Schilling (2000 Diamondbacks), and CC Sabathia (2008 Brewers).

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