Severino currently owns a 7.04 ERA in the bandbox the A's occupy in West Sacramento, but a 3.04 ERA on the road. It could be seen as a risk for Toronto to take on the remainder of his three-year, $67 million contract (this is year one), but risks are often necessary to win championships.

Pirates right-handed starting pitcher Mitch Keller is one player that trade talks continue occurring around over the recent weeks. Both the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs, team preparing for postseason success, have both reportedly targeted Keller in trade talks.

Toronto’s history of deadline aggression and Minnesota’s premium relief ace could be a perfect match, if the price is right.