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MLB Insider Bill Shakin Unveils Dodgers Trade Deadline Plans
MLB Insider Bill Shakin Unveils Dodgers Trade Deadline Plans originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have the arsenal to become the most active at the trade deadline. With Michael Conforto struggling in the outfield, Los Angeles could have their eyes on adding another outfielder. The plethora of injuries to their starting rotation may make the Dodgers lean towards going all-in on the top arms on the market. Even upgrading to third base or second base is an option for the team.
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As the team deliberates which approach to take, their deadline plans are becoming clearer by the day, according to Bill Shakin of the Los Angeles Times.
When I talked to [Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman] about this last week, I think the first thing a lot of fans think of is left field because the Dodgers are above average in every position offensively except left field,' Shakin said on the latest episode of Dodgers Territory. 'At least my sense from Andrew Friedman is they're not really interested in making a move in left field.'
Shakin continued by pointing towards the pitching staff as an area the Dodgers are honing in on improving.
Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman speaks in a press conference before game one against the New York Yankees in the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
'When Andrew said in the offseason, we want to get enough pitching depth so we don't have to go out in the market in July, they don't know about that … I would think [the] pitching area for sure is where they're focused.'
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Although the Dodgers are expecting Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell back before the trade deadline, the pitching rotation currently ranks 23rd in the league, according to FanGraphs. Adding further stability to the rotation or even acquiring another late-inning reliever to pair with closer Tanner Scott are both viable options for Los Angeles at the deadline.
According to ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel, the Dodgers are suitors for Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara, Kansas City Royals veteran Seth Lugo, and Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase, along with six other pitchers potentially available this summer.
Related: Dodgers' Trade Idea Adds Rays' 2.15 ERA Reliever
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
