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Dodgers Eye Blockbuster Trade for Cy Young Winner
17 Jul
Summary
- Dodgers may pursue a major trade, unlike last season.
- Starting pitching is a concern due to injuries and struggles.
- Shohei Ohtani missed All-Star festivities and recent games.
The Los Angeles Dodgers appear poised for a more active trade deadline this season, a departure from their restrained approach last year. Championship aspirations might push the front office towards a significant acquisition to bolster a roster that previously proved successful.
A primary area of concern for the Dodgers is their starting pitching rotation. Issues with pitchers like Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Roki Sasaki, and Emmet Sheehan have led to limited innings and performance struggles, prompting a search for reinforcements.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal, a two-time American League Cy Young winner, has emerged as a major trade target. Despite a recent elbow surgery, Skubal has been a reliable arm when healthy, making him a coveted asset for contending teams.
In player updates, Shohei Ohtani was notably absent from the All-Star Game festivities and also missed a recent series. His availability for the upcoming series against the Yankees is uncertain, with hopes he will be in the lineup for the series opener.
