Past seasons have seen notable names from Josh Beckett to Chase Utley change teams during MLB‘s waiver trade window, as last-chance contenders have to add big league players who will be eligible for postseason play to their respective rosters.
This year’s waiver trade window has seen some notable names thrown around, including Ryan Braun (per Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal) and Brian McCann (via Jon Heyman of Today’s Knuckleball), but neither one is going anywhere. Per Heyman, Yasiel Puig has been claimed, but all signs indicate he’s unlikely to escape from Los Angeles before the offseason.
While none of the players who have changed teams over the past few weeks are nearly as notable, some saw their situations improve, while others likely wish things had never changed.
Who are the biggest winners and losers of the 2016 waiver trade window? Let’s take a look.