The start of this week in MLB had a lot at stake. GMs and front offices have been busy working on deals they hope will pave the way to a deep postseason run. Monday was the trade deadline, and several teams saw player movement. For most teams, acquisitions were made to chase a playoff berth, while others brought in prospects for the future.
Following the trade deadline, teams will be playing for crucial wins each day. Here are the top 10 starting pitchers after the MLB trade deadline.
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Apr 12, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen (57) walks off the field after pitching against the New York Yankees in the third inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Rasmussen is having the best of his career. Entering the week, he has the fourth-best WHIP among MLB starting pitchers. He has been Tampa Bay's best starting pitcher.
#tampa #week
Following the trade deadline, teams will be playing for crucial wins each day. Here are the top 10 starting pitchers after the MLB trade deadline.
MORE: 2026 MLB Trade Deadline deal tracker & **** ysis
Apr 12, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen (57) walks off the field after pitching against the New York Yankees in the third inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Rasmussen is having the best of his career. Entering the week, he has the fourth-best WHIP among MLB starting pitchers. He has been Tampa Bay's best starting pitcher.
#tampa #week
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