MLB teams shake up their rosters for postseason push before the trade deadline

FOX MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal joins Danny Parkins ahead of the trade deadline to discuss the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays' plans and why the Texas Rangers are a darkhorse team.

The MLB trade deadline was full of surprises this year. 

The 6 p.m. ET deadline Thursday brought plenty of unexpected moves, including high-leverage relievers going to contenders and a reunion in Houston.

Below are four teams who made big moves. 

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Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa walks to the dugout after the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Target Field. (Matt Blewett/Imagn Images)

Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes is out for the season after he injured his hamstring, and the team turned to one of its former stars to replace Paredes. 

The team acquired Correa, who will reportedly move from shortstop to third base to take Paredes' spot, according to the New York Post. 

The three-time All-Star has not been his usual self this season but has still been solid. In 93 games, Correa has a .267 batting average with seven home runs and 31 RBI. 

The Astros (62-47) lead the American League West by five games and are well positioned for a deep playoff run. 

In return, the Twins acquired minor league left-handed pitcher Matt Mikulski. The Twins are also paying $33 million of the $91.5 million owed to Correa through the 2028 season, according to ESPN.  

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Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher David Bednar reacts to getting the final out against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning at Oracle Park. (D. Ross Cameron/Imagn Images)

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman acquired seven players