The Winners and Losers of the MLB Trade Deadline

Winners:

• The New York Yankees added outfielder Andrew Benintendi from the Kansas City Royals. Benintendi is a two-time Gold Glove winner and a Silver Slugger Award winner. He is a versatile player who can play all three outfield positions.
• The Atlanta Braves added outfielder Robbie Grossman from the Detroit Tigers. Grossman is a two-time All-Star and a Gold Glove winner. He is a contact hitter who can get on base.
• The Toronto Blue Jays added first baseman Matt Chapman from the Oakland Athletics. Chapman is a two-time Platinum Glove winner and a Gold Glove winner. He is a power hitter who can also field.

Losers:

• The Kansas City Royals traded away outfielder Andrew Benintendi. Benintendi is a two-time Gold Glove winner and a Silver Slugger Award winner. He is a versatile player who can play all three outfield positions.
• The Detroit Tigers traded away outfielder Robbie Grossman. Grossman is a two-time All-Star and a Gold Glove winner. He is a contact hitter who can get on base.
• The Oakland Athletics traded away first baseman Matt Chapman. Chapman is a two-time Platinum Glove winner and a Gold Glove winner. He is a power hitter who can also field.

Conclusion:

The MLB trade deadline is a time for teams to make deals to improve their chances of winning the World Series. Some teams made good deals, while others made bad deals. The winners and losers of the trade deadline will be determined by how their teams perform in the second half of the season.