Dodgers land Darvish, Gray to Yanks

Yu Darvish and Sonny Gray headed a parade of prized arms on the move Monday, leaving little doubt on trade deadline day: Top teams made a big pitch for the playoffs.

All-Star Brandon Kintzler, Addison Reed and Justin Wilson were among the many relievers swapped before the cutoff. There were 14 deals involving major leaguers — all six division leaders got someone new.

“We’re trying to go from good to great,” Yankees GM Brian Cashman said.

The Yankees bolstered their rotation by getting Gray from the A’s for three minor leaguers. That swap came a day after the AL East leaders acquired starter Jaime Garcia from the Twins.

The Dodgers, owners of the best record in the majors and the top payroll, gave up three minor leaguers for Darvish. The Rangers ace will join three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw, currently on the disabled list, as the Dodgers try to reach the World Series for the first time since their 1988 title.

The Dodgers also added relievers Tony Watson from the Pirates and Tony Cingrani from the Reds.

Teams had until 4 p.m. EDT to make trades without waivers.

For the rest of the season, players can be dealt only if every other club passes on a chance to claim them.

The Cubs got Wilson, a valuable lefty, along with backup catcher Alex Avila from the Tigers.

The NL East-leading Nationals got Kintzler from the Twins.

The Astros, already running away with the AL West, plucked lefty Francisco Liriano from the Jays.

The Red Sox added Reed, who had been serving as the Mets closer.