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The Rays and Brewers both rely heavily on trades, which is a guide for the Washington Nationals

The Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers are demonstrating how small-market franchises can achieve postseason success through strategic player acquisitions. Tampa Bay derived over 31 WAR from traded players this season, while Milwaukee utilized similar methods to remain competitive despite budget constraints.

The Washington Nationals are attempting to mirror this philosophy, recently trading away Foster Griffin, Luis Garcia Jr., and Curtis Mead to bolster their long-term roster depth. This approach mirrors the club's past success, notably the acquisition of their current core through the Juan Soto transaction.

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