Deadline lessons for rebuilding clubs

Now about the other side of those Trade Deadline deals. Or to put it another way, “Where would the Atlanta Braves be without them?” Other 2018 contenders have benefited, too, including the Cubs, Athletics, D-backs, Indians, Phillies and Yankees. Here are some players acquired — not all of them at the Trade Deadline — in recent seasons who are having a major impact on this year’s races.