Deals are made in MLB—both trades and free-agent signings—to make a team better. That’s obvious. But it’s worth saying nonetheless because that doesn’t always end up being the case.
Once games begin, some moves seem like bargains. Others become head-scratchers, and then some are just foolhardy.
The final verdict on all of these deals won’t be reached until the end of the 2017 season at least. But waiting for October is no fun. Let’s take a look at how all the major moves of this MLB offseason break down right now.