The MLB trade deadline was a whirlwind, with 50 trades made in the final 31 hours as teams pushed to strengthen their rosters for a World Series run. Some teams made big moves to boost their playoff chances, while others began to focus on rebuilding.
Based on DraftKings’ updated odds, here are the biggest winners and losers of the trade deadline.
Winner: San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres made a bold move, going all-in for the season. They traded away much of their farm system, but it looks like it could pay off.
The Padres added All-Stars like closer Mason Miller and designated hitter Ryan O’Hearn.
They also bolstered their starting rotation with pitchers JP Sears and Nestor Cortes.
Before the deadline, the Padres were 35-1 to win the World Series. After these moves, their odds improved to 20-1, showing a major boost in their chances.
Loser: Arizona Diamondbacks
Despite making a strong push for the World Series in recent years, the Arizona Diamondbacks decided to sell at the trade deadline. They traded Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suarez to the Seattle Mariners, and that wasn’t the only move.
The D-Backs’ World Series odds took a big hit, going from 350-1 earlier in the year to 600-1 after the deadline. It’s a tough blow for fans who had high hopes for their team this season.
Winner: New York Yankees
Even though the New York Yankees have worse odds than the Toronto Blue Jays to win the AL East, they’re still considered a strong contender for the World Series.
The Yankees added three relievers in the final hours of the trade deadline.
DraftKings moved their odds from +1000 to +850, showing increased confidence in their chances to win it all.
With the Yankees bolstering their bullpen, they’re now in a better position for a playoff push.
Loser: Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins took a step back by trading away several key players. They moved Jhoan Duran, Carlos Correa, and several others, gutting their roster.
As a result, their World Series odds went from 100-1 to 170-1, and their odds to win the AL Central dropped from 25-1 to 70-1. It’s a sign that the Twins are not focused on the postseason this year.
Winner: Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are fully committed to making a World Series run, adding Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suarez from the Diamondbacks.
Their odds to win the World Series improved from 18-1 to 14-1.
Their odds to win the AL West also jumped from +310 to +240.
The Mariners are making big moves, signaling they’re serious about their postseason ambitions.
Loser: San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants have struggled this season, staying around .500, and with the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres as top competitors in the NL West, the Giants decided to focus on the future.
They traded away key players like Tyler Rogers, Mike Yastrzemski, and Camilo Doval (who went to the Yankees).
Their odds to win the World Series dropped from +6500 to 100-1, signaling they’re not contenders for this season.
