As the MLB trade deadline approaches, teams across the league are scrambling to upgrade their rosters for the stretch run. But for the Milwaukee Brewers, the best move might be standing pat after their minor trade for Danny Jansen on Monday evening.
The Crew is once again in contention for another bite at the apple, due in part to their year-in-and-year-out deadline strategy of not overpaying for short-term upgrades. It has resulted in a deep MLB roster, a strong farm system, and a clubhouse built on chemistry and cohesion. Rather than risking that stability for a short-term splash, there’s a case to be made that remaining quiet for the rest of the trade deadline could be the smartest strategy of all.