Franchise-shifting trades to draft disasters: Roster mistakes for all 30 NBA teams since 2020
Some transactions result in meteoric success, like the Thunder and Celtics acquiring players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jayson Tatum through trades.
Keibert Ruiz had a hot start making optimistic Nats fans say "forget about the last few years! Maybe he was hurt!" Nope. He stinks! Always bad behind the plate, he hasn't gained power as he got older and he hasn't learned any patience.
The Royals began the offseason with a three-year signing to keep their excellent rotation intact. They traded from that starting staff a month later to acquire a new leadoff hitter.
Jorge Polanco, once a strong acquisition for the Mariners, faced a tough 2024 season and subsequent knee surgery, leading to the club declining his option.