The 2026 MLB trade deadline has come and gone, leaving a trail of reshuffled rosters and front-office gambles. ESPN's Bradford Doolittle and David Schoenfield provide a comprehensive report card for the most significant trades, evaluating each move with a critical eye.

**Dodgers Land Skubal in Blockbuster**
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired left-hander Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers, sending outfield prospect Zyhir Hope and pitchers River Ryan and Brady Smith. The Dodgers' grade: A. This move cements what is already a historically stacked roster. Since 2023, Los Angeles has boasted top-tier hitters like Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman, alongside elite relievers and a rotation now featuring Skubal, Ohtani, Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Tyler Glasnow. It is an all-star lineup that has become a rallying cry in CBA negotiations. Skubal, the sport's best pitcher, joins the best team, making a third straight title seem inevitable.

**White Sox Take on Castillo's Contract**
The Chicago White Sox sent reliever Seranthony Dominguez, outfielder Nolan Jones, and catcher Boston Smith to the Seattle Mariners for right-hander Luis Castillo. Grade: C+. Castillo, with a 5.06 ERA and declining strikeout rate, is a risky addition. He no longer has a swing-and-miss pitch, and his changeup has lost its edge. The White Sox are paying $24.15 million this season and next for a pitcher who may not be playoff-ready. The Mariners' grade: B. They shed Castillo's salary, freeing up funds, and acquired intriguing prospect Boston Smith, who has shown power and on-base ability in the minors.

**Braves Add Thomas and Falter**
Atlanta acquired outfielder Lane Thomas and lefty Bailey Falter from the Kansas City Royals, sending pitchers Lucas Braun and Carter Holton. Braves grade: C-. Thomas provides a right-handed platoon partner for Mike Yastrzemski, but his limited production is uninspiring. Falter has struggled since joining the Royals. The Royals' grade: B-. They are pivoting to a rebuild, adding two solid pitching prospects. Braun, a command-oriented righty, fits Kansas City's mold, while Holton offers upside despite injury setbacks.

**Pirates Gamble on Doval**
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-handed reliever Camilo Doval from the New York Yankees for catcher Omar Alfonso and outfielder Luis Cruz. Pirates grade: C-. Doval has elite stuff but terrible command, leading to walks and home runs. The Yankees' grade: B. They offload a struggling reliever and pick up a legitimate catching prospect in Alfonso, who is a solid defender with some offensive potential. The Pirates hope to fix Doval's control issues, but it is a risky bet for a team with little margin for error.

**Brewers and Guardians Swap Depth**
The Milwaukee Brewers sent pitchers Craig Yoho and outfielder Blake Perkins to the Cleveland Guardians for catcher Bo Naylor and righty Codi Heuer. Brewers grade: C. Naylor has never hit at the major league level, and Heuer is a journeyman. The Brewers may be creating roster space for returning players or setting up a bigger trade. Guardians grade: C+. They add a versatile role player in Perkins, who fits their defensive-first philosophy, and a solid reliever in Yoho.

**Twins Snag Kremer from Orioles**
The Minnesota Twins acquired right-hander Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles for outfield prospect Jhomnardo Reyes. Twins grade: C-. Kremer has a 6.50 ERA and is giving up homers at an alarming rate. He is better than that, but the Twins are betting on a turnaround. The Orioles' grade: B+. They get a high-risk, high-reward prospect in Reyes, who has plus power, for a pitcher who wasn't helping.

**Twins Land Minter for Bullpen Boost**
The Twins acquired lefty A.J. Minter from the New York Mets for infield prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick. Twins grade: B+. Minter, returning from a lat injury, has a 2.35 ERA and has been dominant. The Twins address a weak bullpen and send a signal that they are all-in. The Mets' grade: C+. They get two non-elite prospects for a rental reliever, with Agbayani providing a nostalgia factor for fans.

**Red Sox Get Mead from Nationals**
Boston acquired infielder Curtis Mead from the Washington Nationals for lefty Connelly Early. Red Sox grade: C. This deal is driven by advanced metrics; Mead's Statcast data shows promise, while Early's does not. It is a low-risk swap that could pay off if Mead's hard-hit rates translate to production.