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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Dodgers 'Scouring Market' For Left-Handed Bench Bat
Dodgers 'Scouring Market' For Left-Handed Bench Bat originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Dodgers are in great shape, sitting atop the National League West with a 36 and 22 record. They are three games ahead of the San Diego Padres for first place in the West. But despite being in a good position, the Dodgers still have needs to address leading up to the MLB trade deadline. Advertisement According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Dodgers are in the market for more offensive help. "The Dodgers," Nightengale wrote, "are scouring the market for a left-handed hitting bat off the bench." The Dodgers' batting order is among the best in baseball. Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, Tommy Edman, Michael Conforto, Dalton Rushing, and Hyeseong Kim are all left-handed batters. While that group is great, the Dodgers are reportedly looking to add depth as a left-handed hitting bench bat. While there will be plenty of intriguing names available at the trade deadline, the Dodgers' target will be one lower on the totem pole. Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Michael Conforto (23), center fielder Hyeseong Kim (6), and right fielder Andy Pages (44) celebrate after the final out of the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Dodger Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Adding a bench-bat, and a left-handed hitting one specifically, would give the Dodgers more flexibility on their bench. Advertisement While not a major issue, the Dodgers still could use more depth from their left-handed hitters. The Dodgers don't need a star lefty hitter, as Ohtani and Freeman are more than enough. But the left-handed hitting depth is a concern. Conforto is batting just .173, while Muncy had been struggling before his 7 RBI onslaught against the New York Yankees. For their right-handed hitting depth, Enrique Hernandez, Miguel Rojas, and Andy Pages have all been solid contributors when necessary. Nightengale's report doesn't name any specific targets, but he does report that the Dodgers are looking around for a left-handed hitting batter. It's not the most pressing issue for the Dodgers, but it is one to monitor as the trade deadline approaches. Advertisement Related: Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge Make MLB History in Dodgers-Yankees Showdown Related: Dodgers Fans Upset Over Mookie Betts News Before Yankees Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Newsweek
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Yankees Will Do 'Everything Possible' to Acquire Sandy Alcantara, Says Insider
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Yankees are 15-10 through the first 25 games of the season, sitting in first place in the American League East. While outfielder Aaron Judge is making an early case for another American League MVP award and the Yankees offense remains among the league's best, the pitching is another story. The Yankees' team ERA of 4.07 ranks 17th in Major League Baseball. Their starting pitching ERA of 4.69 ranks 26th in MLB, only ahead of the Athletics, Miami Marlins, Colorado Rockies, and Baltimore Orioles. More news: Blockbuster Trade Ideas for Dodgers, Yankees, Cubs to Fix Biggest Weaknesses The Yankees lost their ace in Gerrit Cole for the season, and will be without reigning AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil for the foreseeable future. While Max Fried and Carlos Rodon have been great, the rest of the rotation has been abysmal. TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 17: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees points to the bullpen during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April 17, 2025... TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 17: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees points to the bullpen during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April 17, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. MoreThe Yankees will almost certainly be in the market for starting pitching this deadline, and the best player expected to be moved is Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara. Though Alcantara is off to a slow start in 2025 coming off Tommy John surgery with a 6.56 ERA across five starts, he's just a few years removed from his 2022 Cy Young season in which he had a 2.28 ERA across 228.2 innings pitched. Alcantara is seemingly a lock to be traded before the deadline, and his favorable contract with two more years of team control and a club option in the third year makes him a hot commodity. More news: MLB Power Rankings — NL West Domination, Yankees Rise, Phillies Fall Recently, USA Today's MLB insider Bob Nightengale was on Dodgers Nation's Dodgers Dougout Live on YouTube and gave an update on the Alcantara sweepstakes. "I think they'll trade him, probably late July. The beauty about him is you got him for two more years after this at cheap money," Nightengale said to Dodgers Nation's Doug McKain. "So someone is gonna have to give up a ton. As much as the Padres gave up for Juan Soto, it may cost a team more than that. ... It's gonna be a steep, steep price." While the price will be steep, Nightengale expects the Yankees to be at the forefront of those talks. "I think you'll have the Yankees doing everything possible," Nightengale said to McKain. "The Marlins will probably have about 10 teams calling on him willing to give up half their farm system." The Chicago Cubs would be another team interested likely in Alcantara, but Nightengale doesn't believe they have the prospects to land him. He said the same about the Padres. The Yankees, however, have more than enough prospect capital to land Alcantara, which could be the exact piece they need to get back to the World Series this season in a wide open AL. More news: Dodgers' $182 Million All-Star Suffers Setback, Shut Down From Throwing For more MLB news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
