MLB Deadline Day Recap

The Big Deals

The biggest deal of the day saw the New York Yankees acquire Giancarlo Stanton from the Miami Marlins. The Yankees gave up Starlin Castro, Jorge Guzman, and prospect Brandon Leibrandt in return for Stanton. Stanton is one of the most feared hitters in baseball, and he should provide a big boost to the Yankees' lineup.

Another big deal saw the Chicago Cubs acquire Jose Quintana from the Chicago White Sox. The Cubs gave up Eloy Jimenez, Dylan Cease, and Matt Swarmer in return for Quintana. Quintana is a solid left-handed starter, and he should help the Cubs' rotation.

Other Notable Deals

In other notable deals, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Yu Darvish from the Texas Rangers. The Dodgers gave up A.J. Pollock, Willie Calhoun, and Edwin Rios in return for Darvish. Darvish is a former All-Star, and he should help the Dodgers' rotation.

The Boston Red Sox acquired Eduardo Nunez from the San Francisco Giants. The Red Sox gave up a player to be named later in return for Nunez. Nunez is a versatile infielder who can play second base, shortstop, and third base.

Conclusion

The MLB trade deadline was a busy one, with many teams making big moves. The Yankees, Cubs, Dodgers, and Red Sox all made significant acquisitions, and they should all be considered contenders for the World Series.