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Whether they’re a buyer or a seller, every front-office decision-maker around the Majors has an objective between now and the July 30 Trade Deadline: get better.
For some, that means fortifying a roster with an eye toward October. For others, it’s looking ahead to 2022 and beyond, trying to put their club in the best position going forward.
Regardless of what the standings say, all 30 teams figure to make some type of move in the coming weeks. With that in mind, here’s a look at one possible upgrade for each club:
AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST
Blue Jays: Bullpen
Toronto started to address its relief corps with trades for Adam Cimber and Trevor Richards, but the Blue Jays are still in need of a high-end arm to join the back end of the bullpen. Jordan Romano leads the club with six saves -- one of six Blue Jays pitchers to earn at least one this season -- but Toronto would benefit from the addition of a proven late-inning reliever.