Dodgers trade with NL West rival for $115M Cy Young winner in potential rare division blockbuster
The Dodgers rotation is struggling a little bit with injuries and some outings. They could get a much reliable arm, but it comes at the cost of trading with a rival.
Dodgers trade with NL West rival for $115M Cy Young winner in potential rare division blockbuster originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Los Angeles Dodgers have gone through a few small losing streaks recently, and questions are beginning to mount.
However, they just took the last two games against the San Francisco Giants to split the series. The starting rotation has dealt with both injuries and inconsistency. While it is not necessarily a major issue yet, it feels more significant considering the Dodgers are chasing a third consecutive World Series championship.
“The pitching staff is dealing with some injuries. It all just feels ... a little bit rickety, and when you're chasing a three-peat and baseball immortality, that qualifies as a big deal,” FanSided’s Chris Landers wrote.
The Dodgers would likely prefer to add a reliable arm who can take the mound every fifth day. One possible option is Giants left-hander Robbie Ray, although acquiring him would require trading within the division. “Pitching depth is not a problem for Los Angeles, but they are always looking for upgrades.