#rebuild

#rebuild

They made arguably the biggest sell-side trade at the deadline, sending Mason Miller to San Diego for a prospect package headlined by potential franchise shortstop Leo De Vries. The A's have quietly been one of the best teams in the American League for the final two months of the season. They're in for a second straight offseason focused primarily on pitching. It's not an easy task while they're in a Triple-A home ballpark that plays as one of the most hitter-friendly venues in the game.

The Wizards also have a stable crop of young players in Bilal Coulibaly, Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, Justin Champagnie, Kyshawn George, A.J. Johnson, Malaki Branham and Corey Kispert, among others. The Wizards also ridded themselves of Jordan Poole's disastrous contract in a four-player package in exchange for veteran guard C.J. McCollum, a quality veteran who will be good for their aforementioned core.

The odd move to salary dump Haywood Highsmith may signal the start of a Miami Heat rebuild, reflecting a shift in the team's roster strategy.

Joey Wentz struggled on the mound, giving up runs in four out of five innings, with three being earned runs, showcasing the difficulties faced by the Braves' pitching staff.

Braden Montgomery, recently ranked as the No. 60 prospect, showcased his talent on Wednesday with a walk-off home run, boosting his impressive start in High-A.