The Dodgers made the splashiest move of the deadline by acquiring the best available player in Skubal while also adding low-risk, high-reward options like Royals starter Kris Bubic and catcher reinforcements. Their moves came without losing any significant major league talent or decimating their farm system, making them the clear winners of the deadline. newsindata.com
Meanwhile, the Cubs overhauled their pitching staff with Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes, while the Orioles received a massive haul in the Adley Rutschman trade to Boston. The Brewers added helpful pieces but may regret not pursuing star talent for October, while the Braves missed out on an impact arm to pair with Chris Sale.
