Dave Roberts, manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, could take one of his best starters out of the rotation and has targets in the trade market.
The deadline for changes in the 2025 MLB season is Thursday, July 31, 2025.
Which Dodgers pitcher could Dave Roberts drop from the rotation?
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, if the Dodgers trade starter Dustin May, it would likely be for an outfielder
What are the Dodgers’ goals for Dustin May?
According to MLB Network’s Jon Heyman, the Los Angeles Dodgers are showing interest in Minnesota Twins outfielder Harrison Bader. While Bob Nightengale of USA Today linked the Dodgers to Brendan Donovan of the St. Louis Cardinals.
Harrison Bader and Brendan Donovan’s defensive numbers
Harrison Bader has played primarily in left field this year and has recorded four outs above average at that position. Brendan Donovan has played just 18 games in left this season, but played 105 games there in 2024, is a versatile defender
Both would be defensive upgrades for the Dodgers over what Michael Conforto has done in left field, who defensively has less than four outs above average at the position.
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