Dodgers trade puts MLB on 'chokehold,' Phillies help make LA 'bulletproof' in deal for Jhoan Duran
The Phillies have one of the most sought-after closers in all of baseball. Philadelphia would be smart to get major return for him, but the possible scenario would be the Dodgers getting him.
Dodgers trade puts MLB on 'chokehold,' Phillies help make LA 'bulletproof' in deal for Jhoan Duran originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Los Angeles Dodgers are still trying to navigate a wave of injuries, particularly within their pitching staff.
While Blake Snell recently returned, Tyler Glasnow was placed on the injured list. Earlier this season, closer Edwin Díaz was also placed on the IL after learning he would need elbow surgery to remove loose bodies. “Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday to remove loose bodies in his right elbow, the team announced.
The expectation is that the reliever could sit out around three months, a source told ESPN's Alden Gonzalez on Monday. Los Angeles put Diaz, 32, on the 15-day injured list,” ESPN wrote. With Díaz expected to miss significant time, the Dodgers could look to swing a trade for another high-end closer.
The Philadelphia Phillies could potentially make Jhoan Duran available in the right deal. “The Dodgers have a chokehold on MLB and somehow money isn’t a worry for them. They can win two consecutive World Series titles and they still feel like they have to monopolize the best market for the top players.