SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 04: Joey Gallo #13 of the Texas Rangers waits for a pitch during the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on July 04, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Mariners won 4-1. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
The landscape in the American League Wild Card race drastically changed on Wednesday as a pair of blockbuster trades were pulled off by two teams battling with the Jays for the final play-in spot.
The Oakland Athletics parted ways with their previous top prospect Jesus Luzardo to acquire the services of former All-Star centre fielder Starling Marte.