The day has officially come. The 2019 MLB Trade Deadline is here. Teams have until 4pm EST today to agree upon deals. It’s every contender’s last chance to make one or two more roster tweaks with the postseason on the horizon. On the flip side, it’s every non-contenders last chance to sell high on their current players in hopes to stockpile assets heading into the 2020 season. 

The first big piece was moved two days ago, as the NY Mets shocked the league by acquiring big name Blue Jays’ pitcher Marcus Stroman. Then last night happened. A blockbuster deal sending P Trevor Bauer to the Reds, OF Yasiel Puig, OF Franmil Reyes, P Logan Allen, P Scott Moss, and 3B Victor Nova to the Indians, and OF Taylor Trammell to the Padres. As the trade news broke, half of the current Reds team (including Yasial Puig whom was dealt just minutes before) was in the midst of a complete melee with the Pirates dugout. In addition to Puig, let’s not forget Trevor Bauer’s final moments as an Indian, as he launched a ball from the mound over the center field fence in frustration earlier this week.

It’s easy to say that this has been a fun week of baseball. Emotions are beginning to unfold and teams are doing every last thing in their power to position themselves to compete. Look no further than here, as we have you covered for the final hours leading up to the deadline.

While there should be plenty more to come, here’s a look at recent transactions that have gotten us to this point:

THREE TEAM BLOCKBUSTER TRADE

Reds Acquire- Trevor Bauer

Indians Acquire- Yasiel Puig, Franmil Reyes, and more

Padres Acquire- Taylor Trammell

ATL AND TEX SWAP PITCHERS

Rangers send RHP Reliever Chris Martin to the Braves in exchange for LHP Kolby Allard

TOR ACQUIRES PROSPECT FOR VETERAN ARM FROM CHC 

The Blue Jays send RHP David Phelps to the Cubs in exchange for P prospect Thomas Hatch

PHI TAKES ON VARGAS SALARY FROM NYM

The Mets shed $2 million in salary as the send LHP Jason Vargas to the Phillies

MIL SENDS PROSPECT TO PIT FOR STARTING PITCHER

The Brewers send P prospect Cody Ponce to the Pirates in exchange for RHP Jordan Lyles

NYM SENDS MULTIPLE PROSPECTS TO TOR FOR ALL-STAR PITCHER

The Mets send two prospects to the Blue Jays in exchange for RHP Marcus Stroman

These deals have impacted the market around the league, especially in regards to pitching. Some question why the Mets (who’s playoff chances are very slim) went out and acquired a talent in Marcus Stroman that many believed to be heading to a contender. Now many teams are left scratching their heads and looking elsewhere. Names like: Madison Bumgarner, Edwin Diaz, Noah Syndergaard, and Zack Wheeler are just a few of the names of pitchers that remain in circulation. These are very important names, along with many more to look out for as the clock continues to tick. 

Many teams are searching and remain very active. Last week’s SneakerReporter Buyers and Sellers list is one that have included below to refer back to when evaluating who may still be active:

BUYERS

AMERICAN LEAGUE:

NEW YORK YANKEES (62-33)

1st in AL East

Team Need: PITCHING DEPTH

Potential Target: DET- SP MATTHEW BOYD

HOUSTON ASTROS (61-37)

1st in AL West

Team Need: POSTSEASON STARTER

Potential Target: TOR- SP MARCUS STROMAN

MINNESOTA TWINS (59-36)

1st in AL Central

Team Need: MIDDLE RELIEF

Potential Target: SF- RP WILL SMITH

NATIONAL LEAGUE:

LOS ANGELES DODGERS (64-35)

1st in NL West

Team Need: MIDDLE RELIEF

Potential Target: PIT- RP FELIPE VAZQUEZ

ATLANTA BRAVES (58-40)

1st in NL East

Team Need: VETERAN PITCHING

Potential Target: ARI- SP ZACK GREINKE

CHICAGO CUBS (52-44)

1st in NL Central

Team Need: LINEUP BALANCE

Potential Target: MIA- SS MIGUEL ROJAS

SELLERS

AMERICAN LEAGUE:

TEXAS RANGERS (50-46)

3rd in AL West

Team Need: ROTATION DEPTH AND A BIG BAT

Potential Trade Piece: OF HUNTER PENCE

LOS ANGELES ANGELS (50-48)

4th in AL West

Team Need: SALARY FLEXIBIITY

Potential Trade Piece: SS MATT HARVEY

SEATTLE MARINERS (39-60)

5th in AL West

Team Need: PROSPECTS AND SALARY FLEXIBILITY

Potential Trade Piece: SP MARCO GONZALES

NATIONAL LEAGUE:

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (49-48)

2nd in NL West

Team Need: PROSPECTS AND SALARY FLEXIBILITY

Potential Trade Piece: SP ZACK GREINKE

CINCINNATI REDS (43-51)

5th in NL Central

Team Need: OVERALL DEPTH

Potential Trade Piece: OF YASIEL PUIG

PITTSBURG PIRATES (45-50)

4th in NL Central

Team Need: YOUNG CATCHER

Potential Trade Piece: 2B ADAM FRAZIER

Other teams to watch include Boston, Tampa Bay, Philadelphia, and Cleveland. These four will be possible buyers. Remember that any team out of contention can be viewed as a possible seller.

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