Best and worst MLB trade deadline moves one month later: Adley Rutschman, Clay Holmes, Luis García Jr., more

It's tricky, the deadline addition from the buyer's standpoint. You're getting a player expected to play well and improve your contending roster, but the post-deadline stretch drive provides a small sample size for those new faces. As such, aberrant performances – especially for pitchers – are entirely possible [1].

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1. cbssports.com · Best and worst MLB trade deadline moves one month later: Adley Rutschman, Clay Holmes, Luis García Jr., more Sep 3, 2026
2. cbssports.com · Arte Moreno's $4 billion Angels sale proves that MLB owners are doing just fine Sep 2, 2026
3. cbssports.com · Arte Moreno selling Angels for record $4B: Rams' Stan Kroenke takes over MLB team with longest playoff drought Sep 2, 2026
4. cbssports.com · MLB CBA negotiations timeline: Where things stand as league proposes new roster rules, free agency deadline Sep 2, 2026
5. cbssports.com · Mike Trout takes a parting shot at Arte Moreno after Angels' 'needed' sale to Stan Kroenke Sep 2, 2026

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