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The Milwaukee Brewers have made a bold move in the MLB offseason by trading their All-Star closer Devin Williams to the New York Yankees. In return, the Brewers received left-hander Nestor Cortes and promising infield prospect Caleb Durbin. This trade marks a significant step in the Brewers' strategic rebuilding phase, which has been further highlighted by the recent departure of star shortstop Willy Adames, who signed a seven-year, $182 million contract with the San Francisco Giants.

General Manager Matt Arnold has emphasized the importance of pursuing `good baseball deals` and fostering creativity in team building. The trade of Williams has opened up financial resources for the Brewers, allowing them to explore potential future acquisitions. Speculation is growing around the possibility of the team signing notable closers such as Jeff Hoffman, Tanner Scott, or Carlos Estevez to enhance their pitching lineup.

The departures of key players like Adames and Williams have raised questions among fans and analysts regarding the Brewers' next steps, especially as they aim for dominance in a relatively weak National League Central division. Meanwhile, other teams are also facing challenges as they prepare for the 2025 season. The Seattle Mariners are looking to strengthen their offense, while the Toronto Blue Jays are in a precarious situation with several pending free agents. The Baltimore Orioles need to find replacements after losing key players, and the San Diego Padres must address their rotation issues.

In other news, utilityman Cavan Biggio has signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals. Biggio, son of Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, has a career average of .225 with 51 home runs and 186 RBIs.

As the offseason progresses, MLB executives are already speculating on potential Rookie of the Year candidates for 2025. In the American League, Roman Anthony of the Red Sox and Jackson Jobe of the Tigers are leading the votes, while Dylan Crews of the Nationals is the favorite in the National League. The expected signing of Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki could also shake up the Rookie of the Year race.

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