The ability to part with valuable future assets often stems from a team's ability to replace such players with free agents in future seasons.
After a disappointing offensive performance against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series, many Milwaukee Brewers fans have been calling for the front office to add an impact bat to the lineup ahead of the 2026 season. With a need for more power, a tool that doesn't come cheap in today's game, the Brewers are likely to turn their attention to the trade market when trying to find a bat who could legitimately change the entire dynamic of their offense.