MLB Trade Deadline Frenzy: Top Stars Poised for Team Swaps

With the MLB trade deadline just hours away, general managers across the league have been burning the midnight oil to finalize deals that could prove pivotal in the playoff race. According to the article, the frenzy of activity has left many executives sleep-deprived and with carpal tunnel from constant texting.

While every traded player is being touted as a game-changer and every prospect as a future star, the reality is that a few of these trades could indeed decide division titles or even propel a team to the World Series. Among the top names expected to switch teams are starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery, versatile outfielder Ryan O'Hearn, and reliever Jorge Alcala.

Contenders like the Chicago Cubs, Houston Astros, and Toronto Blue Jays are all rumored to be in the market for pitching help, while the Texas Rangers and San Diego Padres are seeking offensive upgrades at designated hitter. The article suggests that despite the flurry of reported deals, there could still be some surprise trades involving high-profile players before the 6 PM ET deadline.