Yankees, Dodgers and Trade Deadline
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The 37-year-old veteran has filled a role nicely for the Angels and could be traded for the first time in his career.
Lux, who has two World Series rings with the Dodgers, was made available a year after missing all of 2023 because of a knee injury when the Dodgers closed a deal with South Korean free agent second baseman Hyeseong Kim ($12.5 million, three years) a few days before sending Lux to the Reds.
Not only is Durán potentially the best relief arm available, but the National League is full of teams that need high-leverage relievers. The Philadelphia Phillies don't have a clear-cut closer, and the New York Mets have a pretty thin bullpen as well.
The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly call up one of their top prospects ahead of the MLB trade deadline on Thursday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers had their eyes on Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase, but things have likely changed on the trade front.
The Los Angeles Dodgers' offense is scuffling. Since July 1st, Los Angeles has scored the seventh-fewest runs in the league and the fourth-lowest batting
The Los Angeles Dodgers have some needs with their pitching, ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Bob Nightengale revealed some of those needs.
To put it plainly, Jansen is not the superstar he once was in Dodger blue at 37 years of age. He is, however, still a really good reliever, and he could prove to be a useful piece late in games in the Dodgers' bullpen.
Among the Dodgers' reported trade targets are a pair of slick-fielding defenders who are enjoying superb seasons at the plate.