The Marlins' Josh Bell, Jake Burger and David Robertson Trades
Bell and Burger have been terrific additions for the Marlins, combining for an .864 OPS and 13 home runs. Alas, Robertson has been shelled for a 7.50 ERA, and the effort has generally been for naught. Miami has lost 17 out of 30 since the deadline.
The Rangers' Aroldis Chapman Trade
Here's where the term "mixed bag" comes to mind. Chapman's Rangers tenure began with a 1.69 ERA through 16 appearances, but he's coughed up seven runs across his last six appearances. It's part of the story of Texas' 4-13 skid since Aug. 16.
The Orioles' Jack Flaherty Trade
It was a letdown that the Orioles didn't go bigger in their quest for a starter at the deadline, and Flaherty hasn't exactly beaten expectations. He's coughed up a 6.66 ERA in five outings, three of which have resulted in Ls for Baltimore.
The Blue Jays' Jordan Hicks Trade
Hicks' time with the Blue Jays has been...fine. It's nice that he's cut his walk rate in half while pitching to a 3.46 ERA, but his strikeout rate is down and his home run rate is up. The team itself, meanwhile, is stuck in neutral.
The Padres' Rich Hill, Ji-Man Choi and Garrett Cooper Trades
Cooper has given the Padres a solid .762 OPS, but Hill has been crushed for a 10.71 ERA, and Choi has been out with a ribcage strain since Aug. 12. It all smacks of too little, too late for a team that was in trouble even before the deadline.
