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Brandon Valenzuela’s trade to the Blue Jays last year turned into a breakout story—his OPS now ranks top ten among catchers, fueled by a dramatic boost in bat speed thanks to the Jays’ elite development program. While his former team, the Padres, saw him struggle, Toronto’s focus on swing mechanics unlocked his potential, even outpacing their All-Star catcher. Meanwhile, the player sent in return, Will Wagner, has seen his stats dip, highlighting how development can be the real game-changer—not just talent evaluation.

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