The 2022 MLB Trade Deadline: A Recap of Every Trade
A Flurry of Activity in the Final Hours
The 2022 MLB trade deadline has come and gone, and it was one for the books. In the 48 hours leading up to 6 pm ET on Tuesday, there was a flurry of activity as teams made deals to improve their rosters for the stretch run.
Biggest Blockbuster: Padres Acquire Juan Soto and Josh Bell
The biggest blockbuster of the deadline was the Padres' acquisition of Juan Soto and Josh Bell from the Nationals. Soto, a two-time Silver Slugger and one-time World Series champion, is one of the best hitters in baseball. Bell is a solid first baseman who provides some pop in the middle of the lineup.
Other Notable Trades
In addition to the Soto trade, there were a number of other notable deals made at the deadline. The Braves swooped late to acquire Angels closer Raisel Iglesias, while the Blue Jays added some depth to their bullpen by acquiring Jordan Hicks from the Cardinals.
The Full List of Trades
Here is a complete list of all the trades that were made from the All-Star break through the Trade Deadline:
- Padres acquire OF Juan Soto and 1B Josh Bell from Nationals
- Braves acquire RP Raisel Iglesias from Angels
- Blue Jays acquire RP Jordan Hicks from Cardinals
- Yankees acquire RP Frankie Montas from Athletics
- Mets acquire OF Tyler Naquin from Reds
- Dodgers acquire RP Daniel Hudson from Nationals
- Cubs acquire RP David Robertson from Phillies
- Astros acquire RP Will Smith from Braves
- Mariners acquire OF Jesse Winker and 1B Eugenio Suarez from Reds
- Red Sox acquire OF Kyle Schwarber from Phillies
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