Top 3 Most Impactful MLB Trade Deadline Acquisitions

Major League Baseball's trade deadline has seen numerous impactful acquisitions, with a few standing out for dramatically altering team fortunes and leading to significant success.

The top 3

1. CC Sabathia to Milwaukee Brewers (2008): CC Sabathia's mid-season trade to the Milwaukee Brewers in 2008 saw him go 11-2 with a 1.65 ERA in 17 starts, single-handedly leading the team to their first postseason berth in 26 years.
2. Randy Johnson to Houston Astros (1998): Randy Johnson's 1998 trade to the Houston Astros saw him dominate, going 10-1 with a 1.28 ERA in 11 starts, significantly boosting the team's playoff hopes.
3. Justin Verlander to Houston Astros (2017): Justin Verlander's 2017 trade to the Houston Astros, despite being a late August move, provided the final piece for a championship run, as he helped lead them to their first World Series title.

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