5 Teams Who Could Be Surprise Buyers at the MLB Trade Deadline
Zack Cook
Host · Writer
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals appear on a similar trajectory to that of the Baltimore Orioles in 2023. The Royals have stormed out of the gate impressively, leading to them being right in the conversation for an AL Central crown or wild card berth. It's hard to see the Royals going all in at this stage in their build, but it won't be a shock to see them add to their current youthful core.
World Series Odds: +5000
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St. Louis Cardinals
After another dismal start to the campaign, the St. Louis Cardinals came to life in May and went on a solid stretch. With the Red Birds back in the playoff race in the National League, it won't be a surprise to see them buy at the deadline. There are no certainties in the National League, but with a couple of aging stars, the Cardinals need to give them one last kick at the can in St. Louis.
World Series Odds: +7500
San Francisco Giants
Wild card spots are up for grabs in the National League, meaning there aren't a lot of teams out of the race in early June. How the San Francisco Giants play this month could go a long way in determining how serious they are in a challenging NL West. The Giants made multiple additions in free agency and aren't afraid to add to their ball club.
World Series Odds: +7000
Boston Red Sox
There's reason to be bullish about the Boston Red Sox's future, but they have to start picking a lane. The Red Sox continue to be a .500 baseball club, and although there are bright spots for the team, they need to make a real splash that pushes them in a more positive direction. The Red Sox haven't acted like the Red Sox of late, which needs to change.
World Series Odds: +13000
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Detroit Tigers
We're getting to the point now with the Detroit Tigers, where they must stop being disappointing and middling. The Tigers have shown at least some signs of life this year and continue to hover around the .500 mark. Although there's no guarantee they ultimately qualify for the dance, it wouldn't be a bad thing to see them show some commitment to their core and add to it.
World Series Odds: +10000
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals appear on a similar trajectory to that of the Baltimore Orioles in 2023. The Royals have stormed out of the gate impressively, leading to them being right in the conversation for an AL Central crown or wild card berth. It's hard to see the Royals going all in at this stage in their build, but it won't be a shock to see them add to their current youthful core.
World Series Odds: +5000
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St. Louis Cardinals
After another dismal start to the campaign, the St. Louis Cardinals came to life in May and went on a solid stretch. With the Red Birds back in the playoff race in the National League, it won't be a surprise to see them buy at the deadline. There are no certainties in the National League, but with a couple of aging stars, the Cardinals need to give them one last kick at the can in St. Louis.
World Series Odds: +7500
