The Athletic has full coverage of the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline. Just like that, the 2026 MLB trade deadline has come and gone. There were some givens (the Detroit Tigers’ dealing Tarik Skubal), some surprises (the Baltimore Orioles’ moving on from Adley Rutschman) and plenty of hugs given along the way.That said, no two trades are created equal. Where the Los Angeles Dodgers were wheeling and dealing for the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, the Pittsburgh Pirates were upgrading on the margins, hoping a change of scenery could lead to better fortunes.That’s where we come in. Using The Athletic’s full list of trade grades, we ranked every deal from worst to first. We’ll revisit this exercise at the end of the season and then again in 2027.30. Curtis Mead, Nationals to Red SoxRed Sox give up: LHP Connelly Early
Remaining control: Through 2030First impressions: Yay … Oh, no …29. Logan O’Hoppe and Chase Silseth, Angels to RangersRangers give up: INF Angel Arredondo
Remaining control: Through 2029 (O’Hoppe) and 2030 (Silseth)First impressions: For a few hours, this was the deadline’s biggest deal.Who won and lost the MLB trade deadline?Andy McCullough and Johnny Sweet28. Tyler Mahle, Giants to BravesBraves give up: RHP Anthony Molina
