Most Valuable Prospects Traded at the Deadline

Trading top prospects at the deadline is a high-stakes gamble, with some becoming future stars while others don't pan out.

The top 3

  1. Yoán Moncada: Top Overall Prospect Traded: Yoán Moncada was the top overall prospect in baseball when he was traded from the Boston Red Sox to the Chicago White Sox in the Chris Sale deal in 2016.
  2. Eloy Jiménez: Top 10 Prospect Moved: Eloy Jiménez, ranked as the No. 8 prospect in baseball, was traded from the Chicago Cubs to the Chicago White Sox in 2017 as part of the José Quintana deal.
  3. Leo De Vries: Highest-Ranked Prospect at 2025 Deadline: Leo De Vries, the No. 3 prospect in all of baseball, became the highest-ranked prospect ever traded at the deadline when he moved from the Padres to the Athletics in 2025.

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