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The <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/detroit-tigers-depth-chart">Detroit Tigers</a>’ pickup of <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/charles-morton/58359">Charlie Morton</a> from the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/baltimore-orioles-depth-chart">Baltimore Orioles</a> didn’t make waves, but it could prove valuable in the stretch run. Detroit parted with lefty Micah Ashman, a mid-minors arm with strong High-A numbers but limited prospect buzz.
Morton’s overall 5.42 ERA masks the fact that he’s been trending upward, cutting that number dramatically after a brutal April. At 41, he’s not the same overpowering ace, but in a market where few starters moved, landing a proven veteran for a low cost was shrewd.
Slotted behind <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/tarik-skubal/58039">Tarik Skubal</a>, Morton can give Detroit quality innings as they fend off the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/cleveland-guardians-depth-chart">Cleveland Guardians</a> in the AL Central race.
Thanks to <a href="https://www.justbaseball.com/mlb/best-trade-deadline-deals-did-not-get-enough-love/">Just Baseball</a> for the stats, analysis and insights for this slideshow article.

5. Charlie Morton – Tigers Add Rotation Stability

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When <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/james-jax/58069">Griffin Jax</a> requested a trade, the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/minnesota-twins-depth-chart">Minnesota Twins</a> found a match with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/tampa-bay-rays-">Tampa Bay Rays</a>, shipping him out for young starter <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/taj-bradley/57860">Taj Bradley</a>. The deal gives Minnesota a controllable rotation piece, while the Rays add a reliever with elite swing-and-miss metrics.
Jax’s ERA has spiked to 4.93 this year, but his 39.2% chase rate and 37.3% whiff rate remain elite. Tampa’s track record with bullpen makeovers suggests he could rebound quickly.
If the Rays unlock his four-seam fastball — currently getting hit hard — Jax could become a late-inning force during a potential playoff push.
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The <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/new-york-mets-depth-chart">New York Mets</a> paid a premium for <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/tyler-rogers/58525">Tyler Rogers</a>, sending two top-12 prospects and righty <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/jose-butto/58387">José Buttó</a> to the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/san-francisco-giants-depth-chart">San Francisco Giants</a> for the funky submarine reliever. Critics called it an overpay for a rental, but Rogers’ track record speaks for itself — a career 2.78 ERA and elite contact suppression.
He joins <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/edwin-diaz/58388">Edwin Díaz</a> and <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/ryan-helsley/58193">Ryan Helsley</a> to form one of MLB’s nastiest late-game trios. With his near-zero walk rate and ground-ball heavy approach, Rogers gives New York a different look in high-leverage spots, and his postseason experience could prove invaluable if the Mets make a deep October run.
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3. Tyler Rogers – Mets Build a Bullpen Wall

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The <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/texas-rangers-depth-chart">Texas Rangers</a> landed one of the few impact starters moved at the deadline, sending three pitching prospects to the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/arizona-diamondbacks-depth-chart">Arizona Diamondbacks</a> for <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/kenneth-kelly/58639">Merrill Kelly</a>. Healthy again after an injury-affected 2024, Kelly was in top form with a 3.22 ERA over 22 starts for the D-backs. His addition gives Texas a steady No. 3 behind <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/jacob-degrom/57655">Jacob deGrom</a> and <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/nathan-eovaldi/57657">Nathan Eovaldi</a>, critical for a team with championship ambitions.
While his first two outings with Texas have been rocky, Kelly’s durability and ability to limit damage could make him a stabilizing force down the stretch and into the postseason.

2. Merrill Kelly – Rangers Shore Up Rotation Depth

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The <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/seattle-mariners-depth-chart">Seattle Mariners'</a> acquisition of <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/joshua-douglas-naylor/57972">Josh Naylor</a> didn’t grab national headlines, but it might be one of the most impactful moves of the deadline. The Mariners gave up two mid-tier prospects for one of baseball’s most consistent first basemen, who’s also swiped an eye-catching 22 bases this season. Naylor’s contact skills, run production, and energy are tailor-made for a playoff chase.
With the Mariners just a game back in the AL West, his presence deepens an already dangerous lineup. It provides another sparkplug alongside fellow acquisition from the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/arizona-diamondbacks-depth-chart">Arizona Diamondbacks</a>, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/eugenio-suarez/58621">Eugenio Suárez</a>.
For a team eyeing October baseball, Naylor’s mix of skill and swagger could be a difference-maker.
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