Whatever you like in a baseball transaction, this MLB trade deadline probably had you covered. Unprecedented megadeal for an established superstar who can’t rent a car? Check. Straight-up challenge trade between two teams who know what they’re doing? Check! A no-trade clause redirect that spawns obvious ripple effects for multiple players? Also check. And trades that make you say “huh?” Mark, that as a check.
A slow-building trade season exploded into fireworks Tuesday when the San Diego Padres unloaded their farm system to acquire 2 1/2 years of Juan Soto and one stretch run of Josh Bell in a historic blockbuster.