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7 winners (the Mets!) and losers (the White Sox, obviously) from MLB's trade deadline

Jul 29, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 29, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Randy Arozarena head to the Seattle Mariners

Winner: Toronto Blue Jays

Jul 20, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (16) reacts to walking Detroit Tigers first base Mark Canha (21) during the sixth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 20, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (16) reacts to walking Detroit Tigers first base Mark Canha (21) during the sixth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports

Loser: Chicago White Sox

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Credit: Getty Images

and the money will be spent

Winner: Kansas City Royals

Nov 7, 2023; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Kansas City Royals general manager J.J. Picollo speaks to the media during the MLB General Manager's Meetings at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2023; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Kansas City Royals general manager J.J. Picollo speaks to the media during the MLB General Manager's Meetings at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

J. J. Picollo just quietly proved he's an absolute force on the trade market. 

Loser: San Francisco Giants

Jun 27, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants designated hitter Jorge Soler (2) runs to first base after hitting a ground-rule double against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 27, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants designated hitter Jorge Soler (2) runs to first base after hitting a ground-rule double against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

10th-highest payroll in baseball at just over $211 million

Winner: San Diego Padres

May 20, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins relief pitcher Tanner Scott (66) reacts after a catch by Miami Marlins center fielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. during the tenth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
May 20, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins relief pitcher Tanner Scott (66) reacts after a catch by Miami Marlins center fielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. during the tenth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Loser: Tarik Skubal

Apr 5, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) pitches in the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) pitches in the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Winner: New York Mets

Jul 22, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Luis Severino (40) shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) and New York Mets starting pitcher Sean Manaea (59) celebrate Lindor's home run against the Miami Marlins in the ninth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 22, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Luis Severino (40) shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) and New York Mets starting pitcher Sean Manaea (59) celebrate Lindor's home run against the Miami Marlins in the ninth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-USA TODAY Sports

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