With the new rules governing international free agents, and the hard cap in place for those signings, it is expected that smaller market teams will thrive under the new agreement. Indeed, those teams classified as smaller market, or low revenue, teams will have more money to spend on the international market then the larger market teams will. In this case, a team like the Tampa Bay Rays should have an advantage.
If the early rumblings prove to be correct, then the Rays are certainly taking advantage of it. They are currently listed as the favorite for the services of Wander Franco, a 16 year old switch hitting shortstop who is considered the top international free agent on the market.