The Halos are right in the thick of the American League Wild Card race, so adding Upton's power bat could be a difference-maker down the stretch. He will provide some protection in the batting order for Mike Trout and Albert Pujols. Upton may opt out of his deal after this season, so this move may merely be a rental.

The Tigers might have ended up with nothing had Upton opted out of his contract this winter, so they did well to proactively send their starting left-fielder to the Angels. In Long, the Tigers add a big right-hander with pretty good upside. The 23-year-old has been impressive in 23 starts at Double-A Mobile this season.

The addition of Upton to the Angels' batting order could help both Trout's and Pujols's respective fantasy values on top of his own (though Trout needs very little help, since he may already be the best fantasy option in baseball). The deal could also help Detroit outfielders Mikie Mahtook, JaCoby Jones, Alex Presley and Andrew Romine on a short-term basis.