The trade market opened in earnest Thursday when the Boston Red Sox acquired left-handed starter Drew Pomeranz.

It marked the beginning of what should be a competitive July trade season with several teams remaining in the playoff hunt.

While the Pomeranz trade affects the American League East race, this week featured a slew of storylines that could impact the postseason hopes of several organizations.

Want a look into how this week may have shaped October baseball?

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