Mets Land Pair of Dodgers Cast-Offs as MLB Trade Deadline Passes

Rundown of Deadline Moves, Grades, and Analysis

The 2023 MLB trade deadline has passed, with a flurry of moves made before 6 pm. Here is a rundown of every trade before the deadline, along with grades and analysis for the bigger ones.

The New York Mets landed a pair of players from the Los Angeles Dodgers in separate trades on Tuesday. The Mets acquired right-handed pitcher Trevor Bauer and outfielder Cody Bellinger in exchange for a package of prospects.

Bauer, 32, was suspended for the entire 2022 season after being accused of sexual assault. He has denied the allegations and is appealing his suspension. Bellinger, 27, is a former National League MVP who has struggled in recent seasons. He is hitting .210 with 19 home runs and 68 RBIs this season.

The Mets also made a minor trade with the Oakland Athletics, acquiring infielder Jed Lowrie for a pair of minor league prospects. Lowrie, 38, is a veteran infielder who has played for several teams over his career. He is hitting .290 with 8 home runs and 45 RBIs this season.

The Dodgers, meanwhile, made a big splash by acquiring right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer from the Washington Nationals. Scherzer, 38, is a three-time Cy Young Award winner who is considered one of the best pitchers in baseball. He is 6-8 with a 2.76 ERA this season.

In other notable moves, the San Diego Padres acquired shortstop Juan Soto from the Nationals. Soto, 23, is one of the best young players in baseball and is considered a potential superstar. He is hitting .313 with 29 home runs and 95 RBIs this season.

The Atlanta Braves acquired outfielder Robbie Grossman from the Detroit Tigers. Grossman, 33, is a veteran outfielder who has played for several teams over his career. He is hitting .267 with 10 home runs and 51 RBIs this season.

The trade deadline is always a busy time in MLB, and this year was no different. There were a number of big moves made, and it will be interesting to see how these trades impact the playoff race.