Fallout from relievers who might move at the trade deadline
Jul 13 2025
Earlier this week, the Baltimore Orioles traded Bryan Baker (RHP, TAM) to the Tampa Bay Rays for a compensatory pick. The Orioles will have to adjust their set-up in front of closer Félix Bautista (RHP, BAL), and the Rays will add a leverage reliever to their late game mix.
Anticipating trades between now and the trade deadline can give us a jump on how these moves might affect bullpen usage for the balance of the year. Potential sellers include the Minnesota Twins, Washington Nationals, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Angels, Texas Rangers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, and the Baltimore Orioles. Don't be surprised by something like the Boston Red Sox moving Aroldis Chapman (LHP, BOS) in the right deal or a buyer like the...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From Relief Pitchers
This column filters by first two weeks K%-BB% and then looks at the projections to make an early call on whether the elite start is real or not real.
Apr 19 2026 3:07am
Apr 19 2026 3:07am
Using projections for skills and early-season usage patterns, we look at five more bullpens.
Apr 12 2026 3:05am
Apr 12 2026 3:05am
We are a week into the 2026 season and can start to look for usage patterns in fluid bullpens. Griffin Jax's season so has left managers screaming.
Apr 5 2026 3:06am
Apr 5 2026 3:06am
Every week brings changes to bullpens. One game does not give us much, but it gives us something, like a Jordan Romano (RHP, LAA) save.
Mar 29 2026 3:06am
Mar 29 2026 3:06am
Checking in on the Twins, Tigers, Angels, Rangers and Athletics pens for Opening Day.
Mar 20 2026 3:10am
Mar 20 2026 3:10am
