Most Impactful MLB Trade Deadline Acquisitions Ever

Some trade deadline moves have dramatically altered team fortunes, leading directly to deep playoff runs or even World Series championships.

The top 3

1. CC Sabathia's Dominant Brewers Stint (2008): Acquired by the Milwaukee Brewers in July 2008, pitcher CC Sabathia posted an 11-2 record with a 1.65 ERA and seven complete games in 17 starts, single-handedly carrying the team to a Wild Card berth.
2. Jorge Soler's World Series MVP Performance (2021): The Atlanta Braves acquired outfielder Jorge Soler at the 2021 deadline, and he went on to become only the third trade deadline acquisition in MLB history to win World Series MVP, hitting a crucial three-run blast in Game 6.
3. Randy Johnson's Impactful Astros Stint (1998): The Houston Astros acquired Randy Johnson at the 1998 deadline, and he delivered a dominant performance, allowing only three earned runs with 17 strikeouts in 14 NLDS innings, a deal considered great for both parties.

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