The Los Angeles Dodgers got here into the second half figuring out the staff wanted some reinforcements on the commerce deadline.
The backside of the lineup has been an offensive slog all season and the bullpen is beginning to falter within the second half. Evan Phillips, who was closing video games this 12 months, has an 11.42 ERA in his final 11 appearances. The bullpen additionally blew a 5-0 lead over the Houston Astros on Saturday.
On Monday, the Dodgers addressed the staff’s wants in a three-way commerce with the Chicago White Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals.
Los Angeles acquired infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman and right-hander Oliver Gonzalez from the Cardinals, in addition to righty Michael Kopech from the White Sox.
The Dodgers traded Miguel Vargas and two minor-league gamers, Jeral Perez and Alexander Albertus, to the White Sox.
Edman has not performed within the majors this 12 months since getting arthroscopic surgical procedure on his wrist in October. He did begin his rehab task just lately with the Cardinals and there’s no official phrase on if he’s going proceed his rehab within the minors or be a part of the large league membership.
In his profession, Edman is hitting .265/.319/.408 as a change hitter. Edman provides versatility by enjoying the infield and the outfield and can slot in properly towards the underside of the Dodger’s lineup. Edman is underneath contract till 2025.
Kopech began his profession as a beginning pitcher, however after struggling in 2023, he made the transfer to the bullpen. Thus far this 12 months, Kopech has a 4.74 ERA in 43.2 innings pitched.
Whereas Kopech can get wild, he has a 4.9 BB/9 and main strikeout potential, proudly owning a 12.2 SO/9.
The Dodgers and pitching coach Mark Prior will attempt to faucet into his strikeout potential and have him succeed as a dependable back-end reliever.
