The San Diego Padres obtained sensational 23-year-old Juan Soto to spice up their World Sequence hopes, whereas the runaway Los Angeles Dodgers countered by taking over the Yankees’ Joey Gallo.
The New York Yankees obtained a frontline starter in Frankie Montas, two relievers and outfielder Andrew Benintendi. The remainder of the AL East watched in awe, with the Baltimore Orioles even bowing out of the race regardless of being simply 2 ½ video games out.