The Milwaukee Brewers' trade deadline was underwhelming, but the team addressed their needs with the additions of Dustin May and Jojo Romero. The Tigers' decision not to trade Shohei Ohtani to the Brewers was a surprise, and the team's farm system was a major factor in their decision. The Brewers' GM, David Stearns, was criticized for his handling of the trade deadline, but the team's president, Craig Counsell, was praised for his ability to get the most out of his players. The Brewers' chances of making the playoffs are still good, but they need to address their need for innings eaters to get to October.
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