This year’s trade deadline will be full of known commodities. From the likes of Tarik Skubal and Aroldis Chapman to Joe Ryan and Freddy Peralta, there will be no shortage of big names swirling in the rumors over the next six weeks.
But sometimes, it’s the under-the-radar moves or even the off-the-radar trades that end up being the most impactful splashes in the push for the playoffs.
With that in mind, here are five under-the-radar trade targets who could make a big difference for a contender at this year’s trade deadline.
Ever since Detmers was the 10th pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, there has been belief that the left-hander has the stuff to be a frontline starter. And over his first few years in the big leagues, there were flashes, including when Detmers tossed a no-hitter during his rookie year in 2022. Since then, however, the lack of consistency in his production led first to him being demoted in 2024 and then to a full-time move to the bullpen last year.
But this season, Detmers has begun to reemerge and show the electric stuff that made him a top-10 pick. The Angels’ southpaw is 2-5 with a 4.00 ERA and 2.87 FIP in 14 starts. And while he has pitched to a 3.86 ERA over his past seven outings, what really makes Detmers stand out is his big-time stuff. He’s currently sixth in MLB in strikeouts this season, and he showed how electric he can be in his start on May 24, when he allowed one hit and struck out a career-high 14 batters across eight innings against the Rangers.
But sometimes, it’s the under-the-radar moves or even the off-the-radar trades that end up being the most impactful splashes in the push for the playoffs.
With that in mind, here are five under-the-radar trade targets who could make a big difference for a contender at this year’s trade deadline.
Ever since Detmers was the 10th pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, there has been belief that the left-hander has the stuff to be a frontline starter. And over his first few years in the big leagues, there were flashes, including when Detmers tossed a no-hitter during his rookie year in 2022. Since then, however, the lack of consistency in his production led first to him being demoted in 2024 and then to a full-time move to the bullpen last year.
But this season, Detmers has begun to reemerge and show the electric stuff that made him a top-10 pick. The Angels’ southpaw is 2-5 with a 4.00 ERA and 2.87 FIP in 14 starts. And while he has pitched to a 3.86 ERA over his past seven outings, what really makes Detmers stand out is his big-time stuff. He’s currently sixth in MLB in strikeouts this season, and he showed how electric he can be in his start on May 24, when he allowed one hit and struck out a career-high 14 batters across eight innings against the Rangers.
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