In the media bonanza that is the Trade Deadline, it’s easy to lose the thread that all of these teams will still have around 50 games remaining in their schedules once the deadline passes. That means there will still need to be ~450 innings both pitched and ~150 at-bats each player will have to take, regardless of the team’s playoff status. Thus, there’s the inevitable result for sellers that if and when pieces are traded away, other players will have to step in to pitch or take that at-bat. This doesn’t always have to be viewed negatively either as it gives opportunities for younger players to acclimate to the big leagues with less pressure, allows front offices to evaluate players more accurately, and creates opportunities for players who might otherwise not get one.
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