MLB Trade Deadline: Blue Jays' Upgrade Priorities and Strategies
As the MLB Trade Deadline approaches, each team has specific areas they should be looking to upgrade. In the American League East, the Blue Jays could use a right-handed bat, the Orioles need relief pitching, the Rays require starting pitching, the Red Sox are in need of starting pitching, and the Yankees could use an upgrade at catcher. In the American League Central, the Guardians need an outfielder, the Royals are looking for a young hitter, the Tigers could use an infield prospect, the Twins need a right-handed hitter, and the White Sox require young pitching. In the American League West, the Angels need relief pitching, the Astros are looking for starting pitching, the Athletics require young pitching, the Mariners need a young hitter, and the Rangers are in need of relief pitching. In the National League East, the Braves could use starting pitching, the Marlins need a corner infielder, the Mets require controllable relief pitching, the Phillies need a left fielder, and the Nationals are in need of controllable relief pitching. In the National League Central, the Brewers need a third baseman/DH, the Cardinals require controllable starting pitching, the Cubs need controllable starting pitching, the Pirates could use controllable pitching, and the Reds are in need of starting pitching. In the National League West, the D-backs need relief pitching, the Dodgers require starting pitching, the Giants need middle infield help, the Padres are in need of a designated hitter, and the Rockies could use controllable pitching.