Biggest surprises from 2026 MLB Trade Deadline
By: Anthony Castrovince | Published: 2026-08-04 03:04:51 | Source: www.mlb.com
Maybe the biggest surprise of this Trade Deadline? It was surprising!
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Despite occurring later in the calendar year than ever before — and with 80% of both leagues within 5 1/2 games of a postseason spot — executives didn’t let chaotic standings stop them from pulling off a smorgasbord of swaps.
Here are the Deadline storylines that caught us off guard most.
1. Adley Rutschman stays in the AL…
