With the MLB trade deadline passed and the fantasy baseball trade deadline on August 14th, it's time to fine-tune rosters for the playoff push. As MLB crosses the 70% games played threshold, big swings are necessary to make up ground.

This article highlights six historically strong finishers to prioritize in trades. Julio Rodriguez (Mariners) has a proven track record of dominance from August onwards. Michael Harris II (Braves) is a prime example of a late-season surge, with most of his best months occurring in August and September.

Other key players include Raisel Iglesias (Braves), a closer with exceptional late-season ERA, and Jackson Merrill (Padres), who has shown a tendency to heat up in the final months. Matt Olson (Braves) also consistently delivers strong September performances. Finally, Blake Snell (Dodgers), despite injury concerns, boasts a history of late-season ERA dominance, making him a high-risk, high-reward target.