Prospects Moved at the Trade Deadline

As with every trade deadline, many prospects were moved in deals. It may take a few years to decide who were the winners of the deals, but that’s in the future.  The fun part is seeing who got moved where and for whom. For those in AL/NL only leagues, quite a few players switched leagues which means you can get a jump on the better prospects if they are not already owned.

Relievers were in high demand and cost more in prospects than in previous seasons, but with so many teams looking to load up for the postseason run, it was definitely a seller’s market. The preseason ranks are, obviously, months old and most of these players will go up or down in our midseason rankings coming out soon.  Keep your eyes out for them!

Alexander Albertus, OF
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 32
From: Los Angeles Dodgers
To: Chicago White Sox
For: Three Way Deal – Miguel Vargas, Erick Fedde, Tommy Pham, etc

Samuel Aldegheri, LHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 18
From: Philadelphia Phillies
To: Anaheim Angels
For: Carlos Estevez, RHP
Aldegheri is in the midst of a breakout season for him and could find his way to the majors much quicker with Anaheim.

Kelly Austin, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: Unranked
From: Houston Astros
To: New York Yankees
For: Caleb Ferguson, LHP
Austin is a minor league relief lottery ticket for the Yankees.

Thomas Balboni, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: Unranked
From: San Diego Padres
To: New York Yankees
For: Enyel De Los Santos, RHP
Balboni is a reliever with command issues.

Mason Barnett, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 10
From: Kansas City Royals
To: Oakland Athletics
For: Lucas Erceg, RHP
Solid starting pitcher prospect with a better chance to move up quicker with Oakland.

Gilberto Batista, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 39
From: Boston Red Sox
To: Toronto Blue Jays
For: Danny Jansen, C

Jackson Baumeister, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 29
From: Baltimore Orioles
To: Tampa Bay Rays
For: Zach Eflin, RHP
Potential mid-rotation starter going to a Tampa organization known for developing pitching.

William Bergolla, SS
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 8
From: Philadelphia Phillies
To: Chicago White Sox
For: Tanner Banks, LHP
Bergolla was expendable to the Phillies with the emergence of Aidan Miller as the heir apparent at shortstop. Bergolla has a great eye at the plate with some speed but no power as of yet.

Jay Beshears, 2B/SS/3B
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 47
From: San Diego Padres
To: Miami Marlins
For: Tanner Scott, LHP and Bryan Hoeing, RHP
Beshears is more of power over hit type player with a good eye at the plate.

Hunter Bigge, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: Unranked
From: Chicago Cubs
To: Tampa Bay Rays
For: Isaac Paredes, 1B/2B/3B

Jake Bloss, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 31
From: Houston Astros
To: Toronto Blue Jays
For: Yusei Kikuchi, LHP
Bloss was Houston’s 3rd round pick last year and skyrocketed through the minors, even appearing in a few games in the major leagues this season. He is going to a team that looks to compete in 2025 and could be a big contributor to the Blue Jays rotation.

Moises Bolivar, 1B/3B
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: Unranked
From: Boston Red Sox
To: Los Angeles Dodgers
For: James Paxton, LHP

Bradley Blalock, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 20
From: Milwaukee Brewers
To: Colorado Rockies
For: Nick Mears, RHP
According to @dgasper24 Blalock has a mid 90s fastball and a solid 4-pitch mix. Upside is of a bank end starter but still needs development time. He made his MLB debut this year as a reliever.

Jacob Bresnahan, LHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: Unranked
From: Cleveland Guardians
To: San Francisco Giants
For: Alex Cobb, RHP
Young pitching prospect with some potential but going to San Francisco from Cleveland tempers my expectations for now.

Homer Bush, Jr., OF
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 14
From: San Diego Padres
To: Tampa Bay Rays
For: Jason Adam, RHP

Nicolas Carreno, LHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: Unranked
From: Pittsburgh Pirates
To: New York Mets
For: Josh Walker, LHP
Young starter pitching in Rookie league ball with some upside.

Moises Chace, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: Unranked
From: Baltimore Orioles
To: Philadelphia Phillies
For: Gregory Soto, LHP
Chace has some command issues but also has potential to be a solid pitcher with high strikeouts as he matures.

Jonatan Clase, OF
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 6
From: Seattle Mariners
To: Toronto Blue Jays
For: Yimi Garcia, RHP
Clase struggled in a few games with Seattle when promoted earlier this year but the move to Toronto could give him more playing time as they are retooling for 2025. He still has the ability to steal a ton of bases and could find more power in Toronto.

Alex Clemmey, LHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 11
From: Cleveland Guardians
To: Washington Nationals
For: Lane Thomas, OF
Solid Cleveland pitching prospect going from an organization known to produce pithing to one that hasn’t has the same success in the past.

Cutter Coffey, 2B/SS/3B
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 32
From: Boston Red Sox
To: Toronto Blue Jays
For: Danny Jansen, C

Ben Cowles, 2B/SS/3B
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: Unranked
From: New York Yankees
To: Chicago Cubs
For: Mark Leiter, Jr, RHP
Per @PaulWoodin1, Cowles has a good blend of speed and power to go with a good eye and good contact rate. He has moved all around the field this year, playing at shortstop, second base and third base, the hope is that the versatility he’s shown can help him get called up.

Deyvison De Los Santos, 3B
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 8
From: Arizona Diamondbacks
To: Miami Marlins
For: A.J. Puk, LHP
De Los Santos has bounced around from Cleveland to Arizona and now Miami and is in a good position to reach the majors soon with a Miami team that is perpetually looking for offense. He has tons of power but comes with questions with the hit tool.

Jared Dickey, OF
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 19
From: Kansas City Royals
To: Oakland Athletics
For: Lucas Erceg, RHP
Backup outfielder with moderate speed.

Matthew Etzel, OF
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 34
From: Baltimore Orioles
To: Tampa Bay Rays
For: Zach Eflin, RHP

Andres Chaparro, 3B
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: Unranked
From: Arizona Diamondbacks
To: Washington Nationals
For: Dylan Floro, RHP
Chaparro could get some at bats in the major league as a utility type or more for a young Washington team.

Garret Forrester, 1B
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 20
From: Pittsburgh Pirates
To: Miami Marlins
For: Bryan De La Cruz, OF
Forrester was a solid college player who hasn’t put it all together in the two years he was with Pittsburgh but maybe a change of scenery can help.

Paul Gervase, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: Unranked
From: New York Mets
To: Tampa Bay Rays
For: Tyler Zuber, RHP
Gervase is a middle reliever who goes to a Tampa organization that may help him develop into a major league contributor.

J.D. Gonzalez, C
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 29
From: San Diego Padres
To: Tampa Bay Rays
For: Jason Adam, RHP

Oliver Gonzalez, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: Unranked
From: St. Louis Cardinals
To: Los Angeles Dodgers
For: Three Way Deal – Miguel Vargas, Erick Fedde, etc

Jay Harry, 2B/SS/3B
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 25
From: Minnesota Twins
To: Toronto Blue Jays
For: Trevor Richards, RHP
Minor league utility player with little power.

Yujanyer Herrera, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: Unranked
From: Milwaukee Brewers
To: Colorado Rockies
For: Nick Mears, RHP
According to @dgasper24 Herrera is just 20 years old and has improved every season in the minors with a breakout 2024 in High-A. He has a good size to stick as a starter being a ground ball pitcher but could also find a home in the bullpen.

Liam Hicks, C
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 35
From: Texas Rangers
To: Detroit Tigers
For: Carson Kelly, C
Hicks projects to be a backup catcher type in the majors with little power. He has a good hit tool and has shown the ability to get on base.

Brody Hopkins, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: Unranked
From: Seattle Mariners
To: Tampa Bay Rays
For: Randy Arozarena, OF
Per @MKelley_ND, Hopkins was a two-way player at Winthrop (6th round/2023 draft). The Mariners decided his best path was as a pitcher and he has enjoyed a breakout season at Single-A Modesto. He’s still early in his pitching journey and will need a few seasons of development in the minors.

Mac Horvath, 3B/OF
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 13
From: Baltimore Orioles
To: Tampa Bay Rays
For: Zach Eflin, RHP
Horvath has some good power but that comes with strikeout concerns. Maybe Tampa can help him figure it out?

Ronaldys Jimenez, LHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: Unranked
From: San Diego Padres
To: Pittsburgh Pirates
For: Martin Perez, LHP
Jimenez is a young pitcher showing some skills in the Rookie league so far this season. A nice gamble for a pitcher not in Pittsburgh’s plans.

Seth Johnson, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 14
From: Baltimore Orioles
To: Philadelphia Phillies
For: Gregory Soto, LHP
Johnson has the potential to be a 4th/5th starter type for the Phillies as soon as this season.

Ty Johnson, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: Unranked
From: Chicago Cubs
To: Tampa Bay Rays
For: Isaac Paredes, 1B/2B/3B

Niko Kavadas, 1B
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 34
From: Los Angeles Angels
To: Boston Red Sox
For: Luis Garcia, RHP
Kavadas could be a utility type player in the majors.

George Klassen, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 37
From: Philadelphia Phillies
To: Anaheim Angels
For: Carlos Estevez, RHP
Klassen has rapidly been moving up prospect lists this season and is in an organization where he could reach the majors much quicker than if he remained in Philadelphia. He struggled in his few starts once promoted to AA but this is a kid to keep your eye on.

Will Klein, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 33
From: Kansas City Royals
To: Oakland Athletics
For: Lucas Erceg, RHP
Reliever with command issues.

Wilfredo Lara, 3B
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: Unranked
From: New York Mets
To: Miami Marlins
For: Huascar Brazoban, RHP
Lara is a nice return for a middle reliever, showing some pop and tools in the low minors.

Chase Lee, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: Unranked
From: Texas Rangers
To: Detroit Tigers
For: Andrew Chafin, LHP
Minor league reliever who needs to improve his command to make the major leagues.

Dylan Lesko, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 5
From: San Diego Padres
To: Tampa Bay Rays
For: Jason Adam, RHP

Thayron Liranzo, C/1B
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 14
From: Los Angeles Dodgers
To: Detroit Tigers
For: Jack Flaherty, RHP
Liranzo has good power with a below-average hit tool but isn’t blocked in Detroit by much so he could get a chance in the majors sooner than later.

Brandon Lockridge, OF
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 14
From: New York Yankees
To: San Diego Padres
For: Enyel De Los Santos, RHP
Lockridge is a fast outfielder with little power. At 27 years old, he is more minor league depth than prospect at this point.

Joey Loperfido, OF
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 2
From: Houston Astros
To: Toronto Blue Jays
For: Yusei Kikuchi, LHP
Loperfido had some at-bats in the majors this season and is a potential 20/20 type of player. He should get at-bats soon for Toronto as they look to retool for 2025.

Matthew Lugo, SS
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 37
From: Los Angeles Angels
To: Boston Red Sox
For: Luis Garcia, RHP
Lugo is in the midst of a solid year showing good feel for hitting along with some pop and speed.

Adam Mazur, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 13
From: San Diego Padres
To: Miami Marlins
For: Tanner Scott, LHP and Bryan Hoeing, RHP
Projects to be a 5th starter type even though he struggled in major league appearances earlier in the season. He could end up in the bullpen.

Charles McAdoo, 3B
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 43
From: Pittsburgh Pirates
To: Toronto Blue Jays
For: Isiah Kiner-Falefa, SS
McAdoo is a solid hitting infielder with the potential to contribute soon for Toronto.

Trey McGough, LHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: Unranked
From: Baltimore Orioles
To: Chicago White Sox
For: Eloy Jimenez, DH
Who would have thought a few years ago that Eloy Jimenez would be moved for a 26 year old minor league reliever?

Joseph Montalvo, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 39
From: Texas Rangers
To: Detroit Tigers
For: Andrew Chafin, LHP
Montalvo has looked sharp in A ball for Detroit and could move up in Texas quickly.

Kade Morris, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 35
From: New York Mets
To: Oakland Athletics
For: Paul Blackburn, RHP
New York’s 3rd round pick has the potential to be a mid-rotation starter if he continues to develop, perhaps getting a better chance with the perpetually rebuilding A’s.

Jack Neely, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 20
From: New York Yankees
To: Chicago Cubs
For: Mark Leiter, Jr, RHP
According to @PaulWoodin1, Neely is a fastball/slider reliever. His fastball sits in the mid to high 90s and his slider is mid 80s. If his slider continues to work against more talented hitters, he could help Chicago in the near future. A late innings role is his career path.

Connor Norby, 2B
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 6
From: Baltimore Orioles
To: Miami Marlins
For: Trevor Rogers, LHP
Norby is freed from the offensive logjam in Baltimore giving him an open shot at becoming a solid contributor in the major leagues with Miami.

Tyler Owens, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 33
From: Texas Rangers
To: Detroit Tigers
For: Carson Kelly, C
Owens looks like he could be a serviceable middle reliever/swingman in the major leagues as soon as next season.

Graham Pauley, 3B
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 9
From: San Diego Padres
To: Miami Marlins
For: Tanner Scott, LHP and Bryan Hoeing, RHP
Pauley looks to be a utility type player in the majors with potential for more and should play almost right away with Miami.

Eddinson Paulino, 2B/SS/3B
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 24
From: Boston Red Sox
To: Toronto Blue Jays
For: Danny Jansen, C

Luis Peralta, LHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: Unranked
From: Pittsburgh Pirates
To: Colorado Rockies
For: Jalen Beeks,
Freddy’s little brother is on the move to Colorado, decreasing his fantasy value. Prior to this move, he had the makings of a solid reliever.

Jeral Perez, 2B/SS/3B
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 47
From: Los Angeles Dodgers
To: Chicago White Sox
For: Three Way Deal – Miguel Vargas, Erick Fedde, Tommy Pham, etc
Young infielder with good set of tools who could develop into a utility type or more.

Yohendrick Pinango, OF
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 40
From: Chicago Cubs
To: Toronto Blue Jays
For: Nate Pearson, RHP
Per @The_Tom_U, Pinango is an intriguing prospect still trying to find his way offensively. He was a high OBP hitter to start before he developed power. He is still trying to find the right balance and has good speed and is an average defender.

Andrew Pintar, OF
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 46
From: Arizona Diamondbacks
To: Miami Marlins
For: A.J. Puk, LHP
According to @blacksox96, Pintar is still just 23 years and can light up a box score with speed (19 steals) and a high OBP of .384 and could end up being the steal of that trade.

Ovis Portes, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: Unranked
From: Boston Red Sox
To: Cincinnati Reds
For: Lucas Sims, RHP
Portes is a young international signing who has some upside

Agustin Ramirez, C
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 12
From: New York Yankees
To: Miami Marlins
For: Jazz Chisholm, 2B/OF
According to @PaulWoodin1, with Ramirez’s bat speed and strength, he makes consistent contact and products impressive exit velocities.  He could end up a power-over-hit type guy.  He has surprising speed for a catcher. If catching doesn’t work out a move to 1st is possible.

Abrahan Ramirez, 2B/3B/OF
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: Unranked
From: New York Yankees
To: Miami Marlins
For: Jazz Chisholm, 2B/OF
According to @PaulWoodin1, Ramirez signed from Venezuela for $30K in 2002 and hit .348/.447/.513 in 49 Complex league games. He has a good power/speed combo this early in his career and it will be interesting to see how he develops. Just 19 years old, he is a complex lottery ticket for the Marlins that I believe will work out.

Rafael Ramirez, SS
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 40
From: Cleveland Guardians
To: Washington Nationals
For: Lane Thomas, OF

Josh Rivera, SS
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 32
From: Chicago Cubs
To: Toronto Blue Jays
For: Nate Pearson, RHP

Jarold Rosado, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: Unranked
From: Kansas City Royals
To: Chicago White Sox
For: Paul Dejong, SS
Rosado has put up some good numbers out of the bullpen in Single-A this season.

Will Schomberg, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: Unranked
From: Miami Marlins
To: Seattle Mariners
For: JT Chargois, RHP
Middle reliever type if he continues to develop

RJ Schreck, OF
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: Unranked
From: Seattle Mariners
To: Toronto Blue Jays
For: Justin Turner, 3B

Jared Serna, 2B/SS/3B
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 16
From: New York Yankees
To: Miami Marlins
For: Jazz Chisholm, 2B/OF
Per @PaulWoodin1, Serna has good plate discipline, barrels up balls well and isnt afraid to take the extra base with his hustle and speed. He has a good combo of power and speed. A utility infielder or little more is in the cards for Serna.

Jacob Sharp, C
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: Unranked
From: Seattle Mariners
To: Toronto Blue Jays
For: Yimi Garcia, RHP

Jun-Seok Shim, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 16
From: Pittsburgh Pirates
To: Miami Marlins
For: Bryan De La Cruz, OF
Shim hasn’t pitched this year because of injury but has mid-rotation potential if he puts it all together.

Eric Silva, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: Unranked
From: San Francisco Giants
To: Detroit Tigers
For: Mark Canha, OF

Aidan Smith, OF
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 18
From: Seattle Mariners
To: Tampa Bay Rays
For: Randy Arozarena, OF

Robby Snelling, LHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 3
From: San Diego Padres
To: Miami Marlins
For: Tanner Scott, LHP and Bryan Hoeing, RHP
San Diego’s top pitching prospect who struggled in AA but has potential to be a contributor at the major league level.

Tyler Stuart, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 16
From: New York Mets
To: Washington Nationals
For: Jesse Winker, OF
Stuart has a good feel for pitching but needs to develop a third pitch if he is to remain a starter as he moves up the ladder. This was a nice gamble for Washington to take on a solid outfielder.

Trey Sweeney, SS
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 10
From: Los Angeles Dodgers
To: Detroit Tigers
For: Jack Flaherty, RHP
Sweeney hasn’t developed as originally hoped but a change of scenery could help him unlock his offensive potential.

Jose Tena, SS
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 18
From: Cleveland Guardians
To: Washington Nationals
For: Lane Thomas, OF

Yeferson Vargas, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: Unranked
From: Boston Red Sox
To: Los Angeles Angels
For: Luis Garcia, RHP

Will Wagner, 2B/3B
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 8
From: Houston Astros
To: Toronto Blue Jays
For: Yusei Kikuchi, LHP
Billy Wagner‘s son is on the move to Toronto after performing very well in AAA and should get a chance with Toronto soon.

Nick Yorke, 2B
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: 6
From: Boston Red Sox
To: Pittsburgh Pirates
For: Quinn Priester, RHP
Interesting trade of former first round picks, Yorke was expendable with other infielders in the organization.

Ryan Zeferjahn, RHP
Rank on Team’s Preseason Top 50: Unranked
From: Boston Red Sox
To: Los Angeles Angels
For: Luis Garcia, RHP
A little older for a prospect at 26 years old, he could be a late-bloomer out of the bullpen.