The MLB trade deadline always features a flurry of deals, and the truth is, some of those trades fail. But the ones that succeed end up helping teams — sometimes helping them reach the postseason, other times helping them win the World Series. That success could be short-term in a rental or long-term over multiple seasons.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at the trades that appear to be the most successful in the immediate aftermath of this year’s deadline. For these players, their short time with their new ballclubs has been very fruitful.
Randy Arozarena
Traded from Tampa Bay Rays to Seattle Mariners
Randy Arozarena was one of the bigger names moved at the trade deadline, but given the season he was having in Tampa, the Rays weren’t moving him at peak value.