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AL Central: Moving forward post-Trade Deadline

With the Indians out to a healthy lead in the American League Central, they were the only buyers in the division, as the other four clubs decided to sell, including the second-place Twins, who were the second-most active sellers in the Majors, trading away five players before Tuesday's non-waiver Trade Deadline.

The Indians helped shore up two of their issues with moves to address the bullpen and center field, while the Royals, Tigers, Twins and White Sox added pieces for the future. Here's a look at what all five clubs accomplished at the Deadline and what it means going forward:

INDIANS
What they did at the Deadline
Prior to Tuesday's Deadline, the Tribe landed center fielder Leonys Martin and Minor League pitcher Kyle Dowdy from the Tigers in exchange for shortstop prospect Willi Castro.