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Just months prior, analysts speculated about the possibilities of a trade involving Devers, particularly given his massive contract worth over $250 million. However, few expected such a sudden move. Drawing comparisons to historic trades in the league, this particular transaction has been likened to the surprise trade of Zack Greinke from the Diamondbacks to the Astros in 2019. Unlike other well-anticipated deals, the Devers trade emerged without warning and poses multiple layers of implications for all involved.