Dodgers, Padres, Angels Face Major Trade Deadline Setbacks

The Los Angeles Dodgers were widely criticized for an underwhelming trade deadline, making only minor additions such as reliever Brock Stewart and outfielder Alex Call, while trading away starting pitcher Dustin May for prospects. Analysts and fans pointed out the Dodgers' failure to address their major bullpen weaknesses and questioned their lack of aggressive moves despite high expectations. In contrast, the San Diego Padres aggressively traded top prospects for major league players but still face issues with rotation depth despite their bold moves. The Los Angeles Angels opted to keep their roster intact, drawing criticism for not trading veteran players and missing opportunities to rebuild through prospects. Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox made modest pitching acquisitions but were named trade deadline losers due to missed chances for more impactful moves. Overall, several teams struggled to balance immediate needs with long-term planning, resulting in mixed reviews of their trade deadline strategies.