MLB Transfer Deadline Report: A Status Check for All 30 Teams on Final Day of Chaos

Well, here we are: the final day of madness. At 6:00 PM ET tonight, the MLB trade deadline will pass and we can look ahead to the pennant and wild card races that are about to begin. But for now, let’s dive into the chaos.

First, a quick catch-up: we’ve been keeping a close eye on all the transactions that have taken place so far. If you need a quick reference (including links to all our numbers and analysis), here it is:

If you’re looking for a list of our top 50 players who could be traded (and some of whom have been traded), you can find our Deadline Big Board here . For a detailed look at the last few days, check out our live blog .

Now let’s take a look at where each team stands as we press the gas pedal and pray for that finish line in a futile attempt to keep things in order from a distance organized, we are going to organize these sections by division, starting with the …

NL West

• Avoiders: Los Angeles acquired two versatile defensive players (Amed Rosario, Tommy Edman) and a back-end reliever (Michael Kopech) on Monday, but even with River Ryan’s contribution, they could still use another starter before the deadline.
• Fathers: They added their big addition to the bullpen last weekend (Jason Adam, Rays), but they could still use an additional starter.
• Diamondbacks: Arizona is still on the verge of a wild-card position, with starters Merrill Kelly and Eduardo Rodriguez returning sometime in August. That shouldn’t stop them from looking for another starter, but it could be a matter of the governor’s discretion how much they’re willing to pay.
• Giants: One of the bigger questions that remains: Will the Giants trade Blake Snell? Two weeks ago it seemed impossible, but a 15-strikeout performance (albeit against the Rockies) may have come at just the right time to pique the interest of a few contenders. As Grant Brisbee theorizes, the Giants may be buy-sellers (or sell-buyers). Last night’s news: They’ve dealt Jorge Soler to the Braves.
• Rocky mountains: Traders are selling, but now the question is whether they’ll trade guys with more years of control than half-season rental players. The remaining free agents-to-be on the list are catcher Elias Díaz, RHP Daniel Bard (out for the year with flexor tendon surgery) and Charlie Blackmon (seemingly unlikely to be traded).
  

  
  Rockies catcher Elias Diaz. (Kyle Ross/USA Today)

NL Central

• Brewers: They kind of addressed the rotation with the Frankie Montas trade. Was that enough, or are they still on the market?
• Cardinals: The Cardinals found a top contender for a three-way deal on Monday, with the only player they still need left in the mix being a back-end reliever.
• Pirates: Neither trade met their biggest need: a reliable bat or three. Making matters worse, both Joshua Palacios and Ji-Hwan Bae left Monday’s 5-3 win over Houston with apparent injuries. Jack Suwinski was also sent to the minor leagues. You can expect a trade or two today, right?
• Red: Their relievers are on the market, but so far they’ve traded Frankie Montas and added Ty France. Given the number of infielders on Cincinnati’s roster, does this mean more are leaving?
• Cubs: The final chip to drop may be Jameson Taillon. The Astros had interest, but if their acquisition of Yusei Kikuchi takes them out of the mix, there are still plenty of teams in need of a starter.

NL East

• Phillies: Even after the arrival of Carlos Estévez, the Phillies may want to put the finishing touches on their bullpen.
• Brave: Late last night they added a big hitter (Jorge Soler) and a bullpen helper (Luke Jackson) in a trade with the Giants and it looks like there’s some good news on Reynaldo López, so maybe another starter isn’t such a big priority right now.
• Mets: New acquisition Ryne Stanek allowed two home runs in his Mets debut, and left-hander Jake Diekman has been designated for assignment. And so have the Mets — for now And later — still looking for bullpen help, or are they going for a starter as they look to the present and future?
• Subjects: After sending Lane Thomas to the Guardians, the Nats still have a few upcoming free agents they could trade today, including Trevor Williams, Dylan Floro and Joey Gallo (though the latter has an $8 million mutual option for next year).
• Marlins: Believe it or not, there are still players in Miami who could be traded — left-handed reliever Tanner Scott seems the most likely, and first baseman Josh Bell, who recently went on waivers, also appears to be headed out the door. They are the last two on the list to hit free agency this offseason.
  

  
  Marlins star Tanner Scott. (Tim Heitman/USA Today)

AL West

• Astros: I can’t accept the price Houston paid for Yusei Kikuchi, when — if everyone is healthy — I’m not 100 percent sure he’ll even be in a postseason starting rotation. My second question: Does this take them out of the mix for Jameson Taillon, Jack Flaherty or other available starters?
• Sailors: They brought in Justin Turner to help out against left-handed pitching, but given their offensive ineptitude, proximity to a division leader and the injury to Julio Rodríguez, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see them use more.
• Forest rangers: Trading Michael Lorenzen wasn’t an indication they were selling; they simply had a surplus of starters (once a few guys get healthy). But will they add more? Honestly, it feels like Texas is just holding its own today.
• Angels: According to Jim Bowden, the Angels have “a deal” for reliever Luis García. Expect them to be busy today, with Taylor Ward, Luis Rengifo, Tyler Andersen and Griffin Canning all possible departures.
• If: Mason Miller seems like a long shot to get, but Lucas Erceg might want to keep a go-bag handy. Brent Rooker would be a huge addition to any team in need of a right-handed hitter; let’s see if anyone can match up.

AL Central

AL East

• Golden Oriole: According to Ken Rosenthal, the Orioles “…aren’t done yet. They want to add a reliever, preferably left-handed, a right-handed hitter to replace Austin Hays and, yes, maybe another starting pitcher, according to sources familiar with their plans.”
• Yankees: Juan Soto is excited. Nestor Cortes has heard the rumors but wants to stay. Now the question in New York is: With the needs remaining at starting pitcher, third base and the bullpen — what will they prioritize?
• Red Stockings: Quinn Priester is actually a starting pitcher, but they are still looking for a right-handed infield batter.
• Shine: Who’s left to trade? RHP Shawn Armstrong and infielder Brandon Lowe ($10.5 million team option) are the only upcoming free agents, but as we’ve seen, that’s not necessarily the benchmark to use when asking about available Rays. Zack Littell, Pete Fairbanks and Yandy Díaz are all reportedly still available.
• Blue Jays: The only question left is how big the Blue Jays will go in the sale. The return of Yusei Kikuchi could encourage them to dive into a seller’s market with bigger names like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Bo Bichette. Or the return of DH Justin Turner could validate a conservative approach. If they don’t go big, upcoming free agents could still be next, including RHP Trevor Richards and OF Kevin Kiermaier. As for needs, they’re looking to bolster their starting pitching depth.

(Top photo of Jack Flaherty: Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)