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Former Top 100 prospect who has played every position except pitcher and catcher. Has some pop and plays solid defense but never put it all together in MLB. Still just 26. I rather him than Owen Miller right now.

Brett Bateman doubled in his first MLB at bat.

I think we need to take a moment to appreciate Peterson. The rotation was falling apart, Jed made a deal to help stop the bleeding and Peterson has answered with a 1.57 ERA over his last 5 starts. Granted, that number is not sustainable but commendable job to keep things together through the deadline and beyond.

Unrelated but the Blue Jays officially recalled Bateman for his MLB debut.

And the Blue Jays are recalling Bateman for his MLB debut.

I think this is all fair. I did want Holmes, and I think if he sticks around after 2026 I'll feel a little better about the trade. And I've warmed up to Zeferjahn the more I've read about him and we have him under control for quite awhile. If he ends up as closer or an elite setup man, it will be hard to argue against this one. I do think Mo will catch a bit and have a good career so that's where I'm at. I'm no scout and clearly the Cubs thought this was fair value for him.

And basically got him for free both times acquired.

Can we get Thielbar on the phantom injury IL? Also, RIP Cubs Luke Little

I gave it a solid B. I'm still miffed on trading Mo Baller and Rojas in those deals so that brings it down for me but I absolutely cannot complain about the guys we acquired. The fill both immediate and future needs. Gausman and Holmes were the two rental SPs I wanted most.

FG ranked all the traded prospects. There were 95 of them overall. Rojas comes in 5th with a 50 FV, Long at 49 with a 40 FV. The other 4 guys (McGwire, Beck, Bateman, Southisene) out of the top 50 with a 35 FV or lower. They called the latter two "very Toronto" and don't seem high on McGwire.

Don't he and some of the Cubs FO have history together? And doesn't he work out in the offseason with Ben Brown? Certainly helps.

Former prospect Christian Franklin was traded by the Nats to the Orioles yesterday and the Orioles are adding him to the roster to make his MLB debut.

Holmes' player option isn't honestly that expensive. I wouldn't be upset if he exercises it but conversely I wonder if we like what we see and turn that option into a 2 or 3 year extension instead.

Again I am very happy with who we acquired but quite miffed about what we gave up. I'd feel a little better if Holmes is extended.

I don't care how good Holmes might be down the stretch or that Rojas is blocked. This was a terrible use of a top prospect as a resource.