Revisiting the Brewers’ Willy Adames-Drew Rasmussen trade with Rays ahead of World Series matchup

The Brewers and Rays have completed multiple trades over six years, with their most significant being Milwaukee's May 2021 acquisition of shortstop Willy Adames in exchange for pitchers J.P. Feyereisen and Drew Rasmussen. Adames became a cornerstone player for the Brewers, hitting 107 home runs over four seasons and helping lead three playoff appearances before signing with the Giants as a free agent after 2023. Rasmussen, one of the prospects sent to Tampa Bay, is now set to start Game 1 of the 2026 World Series for the Rays against Milwaukee. The two small-market teams have also swapped Aaron Civale, Danny Jansen, and Mike Brosseau in subsequent deals.

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