Before I answer with my position, let me do my best to lay out some of the factors assuredly being discussed in the Dodger “war rooms”.
Max Scherzer is a HOF pitcher who can still bring it at 37. He would be a front of the rotation pitcher even with the Dodgers. This year he is 7-4 with a 2.83 ERA and an exceptional WHIP of 0.886 in 105 IP. He has 142 strikeouts against 25 walks. That is a SO/W ratio of 5.68. He has allowed 17 HRs, which is on pace to surrender more HRs in 2021 than any other season other than his CY year of 2016 when he yielded 31.
While not in the MadBum post season class, Max has been tough. In 22 games and 112.0 IP, Max has a 7-5 records with a 3.38 ERA. He has compiled 137 strikeouts vs 46 walks, and given up 12 HRs (3 to LAD). Not as scary 2.98 SO/W. Being candid, he would probably fall into the #2 slot behind Walker Buehler who has been sparkling in post season play. 11 games, 61.1 IP, 2.35 ERA with a 1-1 WL record because LAD cannot score for Walker. He has 83 K and 22 BB and has allowed 5 HRs. Walker gets the ball in a one game WC or in Game 1 of the NLDS.
There is a lot to like about getting Max for the stretch run and October. But at what cost. A rental CF, Starling Marte, cost Oakland Jesus Luzardo. Don’t look at his stats right now. He is a 23 year old who has three plus pitches with plus command and control. He has been hurt, and like Sixto Sanchez, that has to be a concern going forward. But Oakland gave up a lot as a potential Ace for the A’s to win it this year.
Farhan says he is not giving up Joey Bart for a rental. So does Andrew regarding Keibert Ruiz. Will one blink? Or will Preller swoop in and include Luis Campusano? All three front runners have a catcher that Washington would covet.
Who knows the truth when Scott Boras opens his mouth, but his latest comments indicate that he is NOT looking for an extension. Boras prefers negotiating with all 30 teams over 1. He will still ask for something. Maybe he will want to move up the $10MM deferral from 2028 to some time sooner. Maybe tax issues. Who knows, but it will not be free to waive Max’s no trade clause.
On the flip side, Max is not unbeatable. In the postseason, Max is 1-1 against LAD. In 13.0 IP he has allowed 5 runs (3.46 ERA) with 12 Ks and 3 BBs. And as previously indicated, he allowed 3 HRs in those 12 innings.
I am writing this before Wednesday’s game, but Max would not have made a difference in Julio’s start. Well I guess he could have allowed 0 runs. The 8th inning error would still have occurred, and we all know how LAD does in extra inning games. The starting pitching has not been a problem now that Gonsolin and Price are stretching out. As many on this site (and others) have said, this team is not going to win unless Mookie, Seags, and Clayton Kershaw come back healthy, and Belli turns it around. CT3 can play 2B and Lux can go to the bench for this year. I like Lux, and think he will be a star, just not this year.
Scherzer would make any rotation better. But is starting pitching really a problem? How much would Scherzer add to Buehler, Urias, Kershaw if the Dodgers can find another option (internally or externally)?
Would I include Keibert Ruiz for a rental, even one as good as Max Scherzer? No. I would include Ruiz for Luis Castillo, but the Reds do not need another catcher. They have a fine catcher (more than fine) in 24 year old Tyler Stephenson. Jose Berrios? I do not think Berrios is that big of an upgrade over what the Dodgers have to move their #1 prospect. He would be better than the current #4, but at the cost of Ruiz? And Minnesota NEEDS catching, so you know Ruiz would be a must. Byron Buxton? He just cannot stay on the field enough. LAD has enough injury concerns.
I m not opposed to trading Keibert, but not a knee-jerk reaction at the trade deadline. Take some time to see if there is another option next winter, and see how much Cartaya develops. I am sorry for all of you Austin Barnes haters, but he is a perfect backup catcher. The pitchers love to pitch to him, and he hits enough, not a lot, but enough for this supposed offensive juggernaut. As so many complain about his inability to throw out runners, although by the slimmest of margins, Barnes has a better rate at the ML level than does Ruiz at MiLB. Ruiz has still not improved his transfer from glove to hand enough to bring that CS% up. Bringing up Ruiz now would put him on the bench as a PH, and why take him away from playing every day? Hold on for a month, and he will get called up. Smith is an AS catcher (forget what the votes said). Why should he move? Can he play ML 2B or 3B? He hasn’t yet, so how do you know. Because he played some there in college? He is an exceptional athlete so he can move there as a fill in, but I am not convinced he can play enough defensively to stay there. I am amazed at the number of fans who do not value defense. As I said about Seattle, worry about 2022 in the winter.
If the cost for Scherzer is Cartaya and Beeter, make the trade. If AF needs to add another top 20-30 player, okay. Cartaya is a top 100 prospect. In 2017, I wanted Justin Verlander in the worst way. MT and I had some very “healthy” discussions on the merits of Justin Verlander, who like Scherzer had a no-trade clause. Justin wanted to come to LA, so he would have waived it as he did for Houston. Verlander with 2+ years of control brought two top 10 prospects, prospects, and one #23. The best of the bunch, Franklin Perez, who was a top 100 player, has just been a mess with arm issues, and has not pitched since 2019. He had shoulder surgery earlier this season. Daz Cameron (CF) and Jake Rogers (C) were the other two. Scherzer is older and a rental. Cartaya, Beeter, and Jackson, may be an overpay for a rental, but one I would do. Washington probably would not.
Other options: If the offense turns around with the addition of Mookie and Seags, and Kershaw comes back healthy, LAD can live with Price or Gonsolin as #4 and #5. I still like the idea of adding Wade Miley. The cost would be more than reasonable for a #5 pitcher who could be a big lefty out of the pen in the post season. Miley has a $10MM option with a $1MM buyout for 2021. He also has Scherzer type numbers for ERA and WHIP.
But with the offense floundering, I would check into the cost for Kris Bryant and Craig Kimbrel. Cubs have said they are willing to combine players.
I also love the idea of Trea Turner to LAD. Lux would have to be a part of that deal, and some top pitching (other than Gray). Would Lux, Hoese, and Beeter get it done? Lux and Cartaya? Lux, Cartaya, and Kendall Williams or Andre Jackson? I think Lux becomes an AS with Washington.
I do not like to make trades because I fear what other teams may do. That is exactly how LAD ended up with a significant contract overpay for Trevor Bauer. So if SF or SD overpay to get Max, LAD should just go out and beat him. They are more than capable, and they have done it before. There are other options other than Max Scherzer, and I would like to see AF spend some of his prospect capital for a bat. I do not want to hear there is no place to play. Just like Preller did with Adam Frazier, you make room. Find a way to play a Kris Bryant or a Bryron Buxton or a Trea Turner.
My preference #1 is Max Scherzer if it does not require Keibert Ruiz. Preference #1A – Craig Kimbrel. Preference #2 a difference making bat; Turner, Bryant, Buxton. Preference #3 – Wade Miley. Preference #3A – Ian Kennedy. Preference #4 – Josh Harrison. Preference #4A – Daniel Hudson. Preference #5 – Jonathan Schoop. Preference #5A – Raisel Iglesias. Every one of those players would be an improvement.
I would also check every box possible for Luis Castillo or German Marquez. Let Seattle trade for the Tyler Anderson’s. No to Sonny Gray, Michael Pineda, Danny Duffy, or any of the other mediocre SP being discussed.
So to answer my question above, Would I trade for Max Scherzer…a definite ——-Maybe.
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Disagree, not disagreeable
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc9-INPwMA0
Jim Bowden is gushing over this deal.
Well reading the comments it looks unanimous that this is a fantastic trade for the Dodgers and the probability that they will win the WS. If the Dodger reaction is anything like the fan reaction this will be a hell of a shot of adrenaline for the team. Time to buckle up!
Hudson to Padres. We still need a closer, we don’t want to lead playoff games after seven innings and then lose them. Can we get Kimbrel? Ian Kennedy? Who else do we have to offer Chicago or Texas?
We don’t need a bullpen if you don’t score any runs! The key to winning this year is if the bats wake up and we can consistently score 4-5 runs per game. And not 1-8-0!
Not so fast Cassidy, we still have to solve the bullpen.
I think this is a great deal. They dealt away from depth and acquired what they need this year to complete the run. Maybe they can throw some cash at Turner and extend him. With Seager, it’s up to him if he wants to come back next year and beyond. Turner gives them some leverage and Lux get’s another shot next year unless they sign Seager. They just protected themselves in case CT3 and Seager both bolt in free agency.
With the emergence and rapid rise of Pepiot, Gray became expendable. Bueller, Urias, May, Gonsolin, Pepiot and the one who shalt be named are all under contract next year, as is David Price.
I’ve been saying for the last couple of years, it’s a waste of resources to have Ruiz and Smith sharing catching duties. Smith needs to catch more, not less and Cartaya is on schedule to replace Smith when he hits free agency. Carrillo has a chance to become a solid reliever or a back of the rotation starter on a rebuilding team and Casey is a 20th rounder who’s having a solid season at AA.
All in all, I think it’s a fair deal. Gray and Casey for Scherzer then Ruiz and Carillo for Turner. It would have been nice to have a little more control, but both of these guys are impact players.
San Diego picks up Adam Frazier and the Dodgers say hold my beer and pickup Turner, basically Frazier with pop and snatch Sherzer out of their hands. Nice payback for their involvement with the Bauer saga, way to go AF!
I starting to resolve myself to the idea of Bauer being gone for the year, but I’m still holding out hope as long as there’s a chance. Bauer, Bueller, Scherzer, Kershaw, Urias in no particular order. Are you kidding me?
That was a boss move, my friends!
Maybe this is finally the definition of “Let’s be Pigs”!!
So let’s look back at the Cincy trade a couple of years ago. We get Gray and Downs for Kemp, Puig, Wood and Farmer and end up flipping them with Verdugo and Ruiz in deals for Betts, Scherzer and Turner! Now that’s playing chess! And possibly back to back WS titles! Wow
I’ve yet to see an official confirmation on the Scherzer-Trea Turner deal, but let’s have fun and assume it’s legit.
Immediate question: How do Trea Turner and Corey Seager play together? Turner is the superior shortstop, but do the Dodgers try to move Seager to 3B or 1B during a pennant drive? Does Justin Turner shift over to 1B? (Seager must have the better range?) This assumes Muncy plays 2B.
Then again, TT also has experience at 2B and CF. But I want the better glove at SS.
Or if Muncy moves back to 1B, who plays 2B? Trea, Justin or Corey? (Please don’t say Lux.) Pretty sure JT played some 2B for the Mets.
The deal, I think, signals strongly that the Dodgers don’t expect or perhaps even want Bauer back. Perhaps the report are true that he’s become a pariah in the clubhouse. At the very least he is a big PR problem. Dodger brass, methinks, want to put Bauer in the rearview mirror. They want him to be yesterday’s news.
It also signals that Dodgers will only bring back Seager if he is willing to move off SS. Well, I guess the Nationals will be in the market for a shortstop soon.
Finally, I doubt that AF is done after added these two plus Duffy. The arrival of TT and the returns of Mookie and Seager should energize the anemic offense–and maybe Belli will still get his groove back.
So will AF target Kimbrel too? He could offer Lux + Graterol. Both have “upside,” as they say.
At any rate, we could regret it all when Ruiz and Jojo Gray become perennial all stars.
But in the meantime…
Friedman stuck the landing.
Well I am ready to sign a ML contract. I have soft tissue damage in my achilles and ankle.
I got my preference #1 and preference #2. Now how can we get Preference 1A? I am not counting on that as I am sure that no matter what we fans think, Doc is going to stick with KJ.
Losing Ruiz and Gray will hurt, but a Max Scherzer and Trea Turner do not become available very often, especially in a package deal for a playoff run. It is clear that LAD wants it this year. and AF went for it, and paid plenty. They lost their #1 and #2 and #17, with the first two being MLB consensus top 100. But there is no longer any MiLB player ready for ML next year. I would like to see Busch and Vargas pushed as well as Pepiot from the pitching side. So the depth has been depleted. I am not as high on the bargain relievers as some are, so I would like to see that addressed. Although if Clayton can come back healthy, that will put Duffy and Gonsolin in the pen come playoff time.
With Gray, Ruiz, and Carrillo all on the 40, two will be replaced by Max and Trea, with the 3rd coming when Seager reports this weekend.
I am guessing that AF will make a couple more peripheral moves to bolster the pen. It is unfortunate that Garrett Cooper is out for the year, because he would have been a terrific RH bat off the bench.
He is not Jedd Gyorko, but Adam Duvall is a typical AF deadline pick. Not a great batting average or OBP, but he does have 22 HRs for Miami, which would be tied with Muncy for the team lead. RH bat coming off the bench to win it???
I am sorry to see Gray and Ruiz go, but as I said about Seattle, when you are in a position to win it this year, GO FOR IT. Worry about 2022 in the winter. Actually I am pulling for Seattle to go all in for Berrios. Let’s see how SF and SD respond. Who knows maybe Diego Cartaya will turn out to be a better prospect than Keibert, and Ryan Pepiot and Bobby Miller may turn out to be better than JoJo Gray. Mitch White should get a chance to start in place of Gray on Saturday. He has earned a shot.
It looks like it is setting up to be Walker Buehler and Max Scherzer to face the Cheaters next Tuesday and Wednesday at home. Hopefully those will both be sellouts. Make Max feel welcome so he will want to re-sign.
And it keeps Scherzer away from the Giants and Padres. Could this be a Verlander move?!!!!!!
They can rest Bellinger every day for Taylor! This would be a huge get by AF! Hopefully this will WAKE this team up!!!!!!AF has done his part! Wow!
If Bauer hadn’t screwed up, consider this rotation:
Buehler
Kershaw
Scherzer
Bauer
Urias
Not a single rotation can come close. What a shame.
Just the other day some of us were touting CT3 as our MVP. Now he may have no regular place to play. Whatever it takes, they need to start him at least 5 days a week.
Between all 3 outfield positions and short and 2nd they can rest everyone one day a week. You don’t just tell Taylor thanks for everything, you’re now a utility guy and maybe you’ll start once a week.
I won’t say I told you so but if you look back to my Sunday posts, I indicated the Dodgers should get Scherzer & Turner Now that it has happened, at a perceived much lower cost as I said we should give up Seager and Bellinger whereas now we are giving up 4 prospects (2 good ones in Ruiz & Gray). I know you all didn’t agree that they were worth acquiring for the cost of S & B but hopefully now we will have the necessary pieces to win the West Turner should help us field a more consistent offense especially with the return of Betts & Seager. Look out Gnats we are coming after you!
Great night for the LA Dodgers! Never underestimate Andrew Friedman.
Seems like this deal is an overpay unless both guys are extended.
Now get Kimbrel.
As I said earlier. People are freaking out a day early.
DJ peters was DFAd. So I assume he’s part of the Nat’s deal. Which sucks, personally. He’s my friend. A lifelong Dodger fan. But if he goes, it’s better for his career. Won’t have a legit shot in LA.
My buddy with the Angels org said Taylor Ward was just pulled mid game for the Angels AAA team. So they are making a move.
Tomorrow will be a very busy baseball day.
So the Dodger bench is now Taylor, Lux, Pujols, Barnes and who else; Beaty or McKinstry?
Just waiting for MLB to sign off wayto go AF
But let’s not start suc…… well you know what Harvey Keitel said or should I say Winston Wolfe
We still need a closer , without that everything else is moot
To me this is a dope fin move, should keep Gray going to be one helllva pitcher. And to add the dodger over paid.
Scherzer’s first start would line up to be Tuesday in Dodger Stadium against the Asterisks.
Why did the Nata do the deal?
Using Baseball America’s rankings:
The No. 4 Nats prospect has an ERA above 10.00 in Class A. The No. 6 prospect is sidelined with elbow soreness. No. 7? Hitting under .200 in Class A. No. 8? Also under .200 in Class A. No. 9 is a AA reliever. No. 10 has a 5.00+ ERA in AA.
I have been asking for Turner for a couple weeks!!
As good as Max is, I am more excited about Turner. Again, allow them to let Seager walk and adds another element to their game IF THEY USE HIS SPEED!!
I hope Roberts and AF are getting him to actually start stealing some bases
It seems that the players that the Dodgers will send are: Ruiz, Gray, D. Casey and Gerardo Carrillo.
Just do not trade these young players and we will be fine today in the long term: Lux, Cartaya, Pepiot, Miller, Pages and Vargas
Betts, Seager, T Turner, Muncy, J Turner, Bellinger, Smith, Pollock–Who would have thought Belli would be the weak link in a Dodger lineup.
Being reported by Bowden, the final deal Ruiz Gray Casey and Carrillo to Nats.
William must be grinning about a mile wide!!
By MLBTR: ” Incredibly, Scherzer’s likely the second-most valuable part of the Dodgers’ potential haul. While he’s slated to hit free agency at the end of this season, Turner’s controllable next season via arbitration. The 28-year-old has been a quality player since breaking into the big leagues in 2015, but he’s developed into a true superstar over the past couple seasons. Since the start of the 2020 campaign, Turner’s hitting .327/.378/.546 (145 wRC+) with 30 home runs and 33 stolen bases across 155 games and 679 plate appearances.
Turner’s one of the top few players in the sport, even if he rather remarkably didn’t make an All-Star team until this season. In addition to that high-end offense, he’s one of the game’s most dangerous baserunners and a fine defensive shortstop. FanGraphs estimates Turner’s been worth seven wins above replacement over the past two years, a mark that trails only Fernando Tatís Jr. among position players”.
TureBlueLA is reporting it as a done deal.
I can accept Gray and Ruiz for Max and Trea (throw in Hudson), since Turner has another year of control.
Definitely seems as though maybe Max is steering the deal in our direction.
I’m going to predict that Lux is part of the deal.
Let’s see, how about Lux, Ruiz, Pepiot/Miller (one of them), Uceta, Pages
That would be a huge price to pay, but we’re bidding against our main competitors. Hopefully I’ve overestimated the cost here.
Looks like this might actually happen.
San Diego reporter now saying Padres not optimistic.
It’s apparently a prospect ladened deal.
Hey, is this fun or what?
Well, I’ve totally changed my mind on Turner then.
A source tells me that the Padres and Giants both had deals in place, but Scherzer, secretly a Dodgers fan had to turn in paperwork to veto both trades and is currently working on his paperwork to waive his no trade rights for the Dodgers, which explains the delay.
I’m betting Belli is not included in the deal.
Ruiz scratched from tonight’s lineup
Dodgers to get Scherzer and Trea Turner
Jeff Passan says Dodgers making significant progress on a deal for both Scherzer and Trea Turner. That will mean a lot of prospects if it happens.
DJ Peters is DFA’d to make room for Duffy. Maybe he’s included in another trade or is he just going to the trash can? Ito doesn’t make a whole lot of sense when you have three crappy AAA outfielders and you cut the only right handed one.
I hope this isn’t going to be another Tyler White /Adam Kolarek/Jedd Gyorko deadline.
How about Bauer for Stanton straight up?
Blast from the past former Dodger Kyle Farmer went three for five today in the Reds win over the Cubs. He’s battling .258. Good on you Kyle!!
As I said to Jose, I am headed to the Doctor for my foot. The LAD doctors want to see if I am injured enough to sign a contract. For all of you good Catholics out there, get your rosary beads out and pray for something positive to come out of Dodger Stadium.
Duffy deal is official. In order to add him to the 40-man roster they needed to drop someone and, surprisingly, that someone is DJ Peters. I would assume they will find a trade partner rather than just releasing him outright.
This team makes it kinda hard to put a lot of faith in. Too many times they fail to answer the call even when facing pitching that really isn’t top shelf. Gotta hope Seager and Betts can light the fire. Too damn dry and it doesn’t take but a little spark to turn on the dynamics.
Mariners are getting Diego Castillo from the Rays. DiPoto promised his guys he wasn’t finished and he obviously wasn’t. I guess Castillo will step into Graveman’s spot.
Angels are now in the fight for Scherzer. Maybe they’re just trying to get their fans to think they’re trying .
Terry Francona taking the rest of the year off from managing the Indians, due to health reasons. That poor man is not in good health. I know he loves the game, but maybe he just needs to retire and concentrate on his health.
Jeff una pregunta, si los Cachorros que recibirán de Yanquis al jardinero Kevin Alcántara y al lanzador derecho Alexander Vizcaino en el trato con Chicago por Rizzo, esos retornos a estos últimos, a que jugadores de la granja de Dodgers equivalen ? Este ejercicio es para dimensionar los eventuales cambios que se pudieran dar para nosotros entre hoy y mañana, De antemano gracias.
Whoever said above that you wouldn’t trade Belli for Scherzer and Turner, you crazy.
Turner isn’t Ozzie Smith but Seager isn’t either. Turner has speed, power and can do some OB% Max is Max and I remember him dominating LA in the playoffs a few years back until Joc got him with a late HR.
Seager is NOT a 10yr/300mil player and getting Turner lets Seager walk with no regrets. Scherzer bolsters the team THIS year and keeps him from SD. Be nice to have a power/speed threat in the lineup again.
Bellinger is doing nothing with the bat and may never again. More likely than not that he doesn’t. Again, another guy that is going to want a HUGE deal that I wouldn’t pay. I wouldn’t take him on ANY kind of long term deal. I really question his ability to get better, and long term viability health wise.
KC will get a player to be determined from an agreed upon list. Will Bauer be on it?
I think too many people are freaking out a day early. Less we forget that AF pulled off the Darvish trade minutes before the deadline, and few saw that coming. Few saw the Machado trade coming, as well.
One thing that does keep popping into my mind is the thought about those very trades. The only player that has produced any value for either the Rangers or the Orioles in those trades is Willie Calhoun. And not much value at that. The players the Orioles received have been wallowing in the minors for years.
AF’s success in the past is likely hurting him now. I don’t believe than any GM trusts the future value of any prospect AF offers in trade. The record is pretty clear. Which is why I think it will probably take Ruiz to get any substantial deal done. Which is something AF won’t do lightly.
All that said. Tomorrow will tell the tale. I’ll reserve any gnashing of teeth until the deadline has actually passed.
Okay, a moment of honesty and reality.
It doesn’t matter who pitched today, Duffy or Scherzer, the Dodgers lose. The inability to consistently score runs is a problem. I know that’s stating the obvious. Other than the eight runs the other day, the Dodgers have only scored five runs in four games.
Once Seager and Betts return and get into gear, that should change. But I said this before, chances are that Bellinger doesn’t turn it around until 2022.
I’m sure Friedman has a move or two left beyond Duffy, who won’t be ready until later in August. But Duffy didn’t cost much so it’s a good deal and may pay off in September. My guess is Friedman is working hard to acquire a major bullpen piece, Craig Kimbrel?
Since Kimbrel has another year that would solve the Dodger closer issue next year. Again, if the Dodgers hadn’t blown two games last week against the Giants, the race would look totally different and fans would be feeling better.
I wouldn’t be surprised if the Dodgers add another starter or even a hitter at this point, depending upon the deal. We’ll all know tomorrow or perhaps this evening. But Tony Gonsolin looked really good Saturday night. That’s a promising sign.
Danny Duffy is having a good year but, like Kershaw has developed forearm tightness from squeezing the ball too hard. Will they both get off the DL and be able to spin the ball for the next three months? The answer to that is a clear and resounding I doubt it. If they do, using my own algae rhythms, I developed while watching women noodling in Louisiana, I have arithmetically calculated Duffy’s current 2.51 ERA in the AL will soar to over 4 in the NL West. My math says Duffy could help but isn’t the answer.
Dodger Horse @ 6:14 – makes as much sense as Duffy does.
Something else is going to happen.
Does anyone have the information on how they are going in games won and lost without Lux’s defense in the SS since he got injured?
Wasn’t able to watch the game as it was too early with work and taped it in on DVR. It lasted 2 innings before I gave up and checked the score and see we lost 5-0. Way to come out fighting today. Then I see it looks like Padres are closing in on Scherzer and we get an injured Duffy. Wow what a whirlwind!
If we keep putting Price and Gonsolin out there, this will happen quite a bit. Actually, it doesn’t matter that much, because we are likely to be the Wild Card team, and we will have one game against the Padres. We might win that. Any series where we need to match up our four starters against another team’s, we will lose, as in past playoff series we have lost: I am remembering the St. Louis series where we had to pitch Nolasco in Game 4, and we lost. We do not have four reliable starters. We had Bauer, but then that fell apart. We needed to replace him, but we apparently are not going to. Duffy is not going to do it.
If the Padres get Scherzer, we will not only have to deal with him in the wildcard game, but also next season. That is the problem when there is a team in your division which apparently has unlimited resources to make major deals, and you will not very often. We did win the title last year, and we can enjoy that. The upcoming seasons do not look nearly as promising. What is the starting staff next year? Who is the closer? What is the lineup going to be? It would help if we got key players back very soon, but the lack of enough starting pitching is going to really hurt. What if Kershaw cannot pitch well? Friedman needed to do something big to save our pennant chances, and he or the owners did not choose to do it. They run the club, and make those choices.
We better pray we get Bauer back because with Scherzer going to the Pads, we may not have enough quality starters to keep up with SF and SD. I believe you need 4!
Kershaw (if and when Healthy), Buehler, and Urias may not be enough.
Gonsolin and Price are iffy.
Not to mention, do we really trust Jansen to close out games? I don’t.
Disclaimer : I’m assuming out hitters will come around with Mookie and Seager returning. Maybe we could bring Ruiz up to play 1B….or try Will Smith there.
Yanks close to getting Rizzo from the Cubs. AF not finished yet, and Heyman says Scherzer trade is not a done deal yet. Put this one behind you and move on. Tomorrow is going to be as Arte Johnson once said, Verrrrrrrrrrrrry interesting.
NYY made a deal for Joey Gallo, and are now trading for Anthony Rizzo. I hate NYY. I am guessing Voit to Chicago???
It looks like KC is paying for most if not all of Duffy’s remaining 2021 salary. It appears that KC is just giving Duffy to the Dodgers for September. This is his second left forearm flexor strain injury this season. The first was May 14. He next pitched June 23. His next six games – 19.1 IP, .236/.329/.458/.788, 3.72 ERA and 1.40 WHIP. Average 3.0 innings per game. I guess if he is free, then why not. He is going back to KC next year.
If all we get is Duffy and the Madres wind up with Scherzer, I’m gonna be pissed. But, I don’t think this makes them better than us and at least it keeps him away from the Giants. Pick your poison, eh?
Duffy is insurance for the rotation and has a good amount of experience in the pen and it seems that AF is intent on having a left handed multi inning reliever. I think they need a starter and a closer, but what do I know?
Maybe after watching the games since the All-Star break Andrew changed his priorities and is trying to the get a bat.
This game is crapola. Glad we won last night, because they’re really laying an egg with this one.
Duffy will fit right in on the IL. I heard they entertainment, great restaurants and the resorts are nice near the Arizona Complex. What a life!
I like the Duffy move.
Cheap, flexible good pitch mix.
Either frees up Gonsolin to be moved, or Urias to go the ‘pen (or Duffy to the ‘pen) in the playoffs.
Also, gives another starter for Urias to go on the IL with a stubbed toe or whatever.
At a pre-draft workout in 2007, Tommy Lasorda signed a baseball to him that said, “To Danny, a future Dodger.”
Here’s what the Dodgers need:
Two elite hitters: Mookie Betts and Corey Seager.
A quality SP: Clayton Kershaw
A closer: Corey Knebel.
Three players to strengthen the bench: K. Ruiz, Joc, J. Harrison
I know he’s not as good as he once was, but would Patrick Corbin be an upgrade? I would think the Nats would be happy to get out from the remaining part of his deal.
As of today, I am not saying that this is going to end like this at the end of the season, the Dodgers and Giants in pitching and offense have very similar statistics, they are very even but where the Giants are better is in defense and in the players bench and that is making a difference in these four months, the Dodgers have made many mistakes that have cost them the game, also SB that later become runs scored and lose the game, the bench players have not done the work or With the bat or the glove, those are the weaknesses of the Dodgers, so far, the defense and AAAA players, there is time to correct.
And with another 2 out run and mediocre performance once again by Gonzalez, I turned this nightmare off. Tomorrow is a new day, take 3 from the dismal D-Backs and move on. By tonight we should know if SD actually gets Scherzer, and it will be tomorrow before we know AF’s plan. And most will either hate it or love it.
For you Laker fans, Woj first reported that they were trading Kuzma and Harrell to Sacto for Buddy Hield.
He then reported that they were taking those same two guys, adding KCP and their first round choice from tonight and sending that to Washington for Westbrook.
I don’t see how Westbrook and LBJ exist on the same team. I’d rather do the Hield trade and keep the draft choice.
Return for Duffy is said to be multiple PTBNL. That guy sure gets traded a lot. Supposedly this trade does not mean LA is not in on other arms, including Scherzer who’s trade to SD has not been confirmed yet. KC is also sending cash to the Dodgers who need money desperately.
The Duffy deal is for a PTBNL. It would appear the return will be contingent on how much he pitches (if he pitches). This should not have anything to do with any of their other plans (if they have any).
Dodgers on verge of acquiring left hander Danny Duffy from KC
Rosenthal reporting that even though Pads and Nats have agreed on the players, other teams now jumping in trying to beat the offer. Ultimately it’s going to be Scherzer’s choice as to where he wants to go.
Bellinger gets played like a cheap fiddle. I’d really hoped he bottomed, but it looks like not. Well maybe this is the bottom and it’s only up from here.
Bellinger. Completely overwhelmed.
Running out of outs to give away.
Belli …. whiff-o-matic
The Dodgers just cannot get it together when they get close. Just can’t play their best when it counts the most. Poor pitching, poor hitting, just no fight. Cueto has made Muncy look awful chasing out of the zone. 4 runs scored with 2 out. Flores and slater kill la and slater awful against everyone else Flores is a bench player. Getting blown out and shutout by the showman Cueto. Pujois 3-0 count dp ball. I feel about the 3-0 like some of u do about the contact play. I just don’t like it. It just takes the air out of the balloon when u get excited ready to watch and once again they just stink it up. The pujois magic appears to b gone. Terrible lately and I know clubhouse guy well that doesn’t put any runs on the board.
Why the heck is Albert in against RHP? Is Beatty sick?
Price pretty much sucks right now
So does anybody want to explain y Freudman thinks THIS team is gonna win and doesn’t try and get anybody!!!!
Okay, I know you guys are freaking out.
Deep breath. Relax. Again.
Now repeat. Friedman has a plan. Say it again.
Now don’t you feel better.
I feel pretty good about things. Of course, I’m heading for Lake Tahoe.
When I see it posted on MLB.com as completed, then I will believe it.
Could this umpiring be any worse? Just getting ridiculous on the ball strike calls.
Who is this Barnes guy? I really like what I see.
Heyman reports the deal is not final nor immanent yet. Bryant out of the lineup for the Cubs. Ender Inciarte released by the Braves.
Rosenthal says Padres are very close on Scherzer.
Somebody get eyeballs on Jorge.
Grrr, Bobby has even more free time this lunch hour than I do!
Rosenthal says Pads on verge of getting Scherzer
Pollock goes from unwatchable to RED HOT.
Three walks and 2 runs.
Uphill battle from here.
Two more runs on the shift. They’ll never learn.
If anybody wants to see what TBs money grubbing bitch really looks like without her face blurred go to Don Khan Swaylo on YouTube. It’s about 10 minutes in . You’ll see Miss cutie in her pad squad uniform. The dude said she’s a graduate from California Baptist University with a degree in criminal justice.lol
Per MLBT the Twins now more willing to trading Berrios.
Cubs just traded Ryan Tepera to the White Sox for a minor leaguer. Yanks open to trading Voit, and they are interested in Schwarber.
Mets just announced that they are open to trading J.D Davis.
Excelente artículo Jeff, de acuerdo en todos los espectros que sugieres y lo primordial NO cambien a Ruíz lo que más urge es respaldo ofensivo.
These will be the reinforcements:
Two elite hitters: Mookie Betts and Corey Seager
SP: Clayton Kershaw
Closer: Corey Knebel
Two experienced bench players
Scherzer has given up 1 on a homer to Realmuto through 6 in Philly. Crawford back in the lineup for the Giants. Posey not in the starting lineup. That shot he took in the mask must have really shook him up. Cole getting lit up AGAIN. Rays scored 4 in the first. Giants DFA’d Tauchman to clear space for Crawford. They also activated Sanchez from the 60 day IL and sent Brebbia back to AAA.
I don’t trust Kenley enough not to try for another back end reliever. Even Treinen can’t be counted on every time and I think Doc prefers to drop him into key spots rather than use him as a closer.
So, let’s get Kimbrel if the cost isn’t absolutely outrageous.
If it is, step down to Rodriguez and if that doesn’t happen, go for old friend Daniel Hudson.
I’d like to have Scherzer but I think Preller will do what he has to to put him in an SD uniform, especially since he can’t count on Snell and even Darvish is showing some signs of regressing.
I wouldn’t mind getting Bryant but I think Farhan wants him more so let’s get Harrison from the Nats who can play all over and is certainly an improvement over our other subs.
Pie in the Sky wishes: Reynolds from the Pirates or Turner from the Nats. I’d give up a pretty good haul for either of those guys because I don’t see Seager back next year and if we got Reynolds we could move Belli to first (assuming he ever regains his form) and Muncy to second.
Lots of rumors and not much action. Boston has joined the Scherzer sweepstakes. Indians got one player for Hernandez and Nats the same for Hand. Yankee deal for Gallo official now.
Not that my opinion matters, but the only names I am interested in are:
1 Kimbrel
2 Scherzer
I’m still high on our offense, all that needs to happen is for our offensive guys to get healthy. But I am not happy with Jansen as our closer and that is why Kimbrel is #1 on my list.
Okay, I’m not sure where Kris Bryant would play.
AJ Pollock and Chris Taylor are both having excellent years. Add in Mookie Betts, the outfield is set. Cody Bellinger at first, Max Muncy at second, Corey Seager at short and Justin Turner at third, pretty much the infield is also set. What do the Dodgers do with Bryant? A back-up? Sorry, but I just don’t see the need. If the Dodgers had a DH, maybe. But Bryant, after a hot start, has become a pedestrian lately.
As to Max Scherzer, Bill Plaschke notes in his column today in the LA Times the Dodgers could have inked him years ago as a free agent, Max wanting to play in LA, but Andrew Friedman passed and that might have cost the Dodgers a couple of World Series titles. But if I recall correctly, that would have cost the Dodgers a first round pick. Walker Buehler.
Hey, I wanted the Dodgers to trade for him when the Diamondbacks decided not to keep him because they felt he was a high injury risk. There was just something about him, a power pitcher and all. No great success at that point. But they didn’t. Oh well.
Now Plaschke thinks they need to go all in to acquire Scherzer and I mean all in — Ruiz, Gray — whatever it takes. He thinks the Dodgers should put together a package to land both Scherzer and Trea Turner, who may also be available. While his proposal is interesting, I’m not trading half the farm. He would include Bellinger going back as part of the package to get Turner. Not sure what happens to Seager, where he plays in Plaschke’s new infield. Maybe first?
Obviously the pressure is on Friedman, maybe more than ever, with all the injuries and challengers looking to grab the crown.
If the Dodgers could acquire Scherzer and Craig Kimball that would be an incredible coup. But it would also be incredibly costly. Not sure Friedman is looking to empty the system. In Plaschke’s thinking and he’s not alone, it’s about today. Worry about the future tomorrow.
But that kind of thinking would have mean’t no Buehler, Will Smith, Seager and Bellinger if applied to earlier deals. Where would the Dodgers be without their young stars?
I really like Scherzer, but would it be better to pick up Kimbrel and a lesser starting pitcher? I realize some top prospect has to be included, but I’m not sure I want to toss in Jo Jo Gray or Ruiz. Would it make more or less make more sense to include Diego Cartaya and one of the top young pitchers. Hard questions, no doubt being debated by Friedman and top Dodger brass. Will the Giants go all in?
Exciting next couple of days.
While on the subject of trades, he is an interesting one for the Lakers.
https://fadeawayworld.net/nba/would-the-lakers-trade-anthony-davis-for-brandon-ingram-lonzo-ball-josh-hart-and-no-17-pick
It is being reported that Minnesota is asking a ransom for Berrios. Now we have a couple of names that are being discussed. Minnesota wants one of Seattle’s top two pitchers; Emerson Hancock (MLB #23 Top 100) and George Kirby (MLB #72 top 100). Berrios is a good pitcher, but certainly not dominant. If Dipoto is willing to trade Emerson Hancock, give Mike Rizzo a call. Berrios may have one year more of control than Scherzer, but Scherzer can dominate.
I would like to know why Keibert Ruiz is so important to the Dodgers going forward. Last night, Roberts praised Smith, not only for a key hit, but said that he has become much better in handling pitchers. So why is it that we so much need Ruiz, that we must hold on to him no matter who is offered? I am not saying that he is not going to be a great star, who knows, but what has he done that makes one fairly confident that he will be? And again, he is a catcher, you can only play one catcher at one time, unless we think that it is a good idea to move Smith to the infield, and let Ruiz take over the catching, and pitcher handling. And this would be done next season? And if Smith doesn’t want to play infield, he will try to get out of here as soon as possible, and go to a team which wants him to play his best position, and be the on-field brains of the team? So we are willing to possibly lose Smith, would rather keep Ruiz long-term?
Scherzer is very good. The fact that he was not phenomenal in the playoffs is fairly common, look at Kershaw. But he still gives you a solid performance almost any time out. And we need to win the division, and he gives us a better chance to. I would of course prefer him to sign for a couple of years, maybe coming here will help in that. If we don’t get him, somebody will, maybe SD or NYM. We have passed on big-time pitchers in the past during the deadline period, and never won a title by doing so. Maybe we would not have, anyway, even if we had picked up Lester or Lackey or Verlander. The Cubs did win with Lester, and the Astros with Verlander. Boston traded for Sale and won another title. What major pitching star have the Dodgers traded for in the last ten years? None, because the teams which had them always asked for more than we were willing to give up, which at one time was Pederson, another was Lux, and now maybe Ruiz.
Next year, we are currently looking at a starting staff of Buehler, Urias, possibly Kershaw, Gonsolin, and maybe Price, or maybe some middling pitcher we pick up. May won’t come back until August or so. We have seen the problems this year with bullpen games. We need another top pitcher for this staff. Scherzer is the only one of that caliber we could get. It seems obvious to me. What has happened with Bauer certainly is damaging, but it does not mean that we should just stick to our minor-league talent and not take a risk or two. NYY went for Stanton, it was a mistake, so now they have picked up Gallo. That is an approach that I would like to see us take more often.
Blue Jays traded for Brad Hand. Some of the mid level names will be coming off the boards today.
Max Scherzer To Start Game 1 Of Nationals’ Doubleheader As Trade Rumblings Continue
By Steve Adams | July 29, 2021 at 9:54am CDT
Max Scherzer remains the most intriguing trade candidate on the market, and interested parties will get one more look at him before deciding on an asking price. Nats skipper Dave Martinez announced to reporters Thursday morning that Scherzer will start Game 1 of today’s doubleheader against the Phillies (Twitter link via Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post). It seems likely this will be Scherzer’s final start with the Nationals, and it’ll serve as an audition of sorts to prove that his triceps is at full strength; Scherzer was scratched from his Saturday start due to minor triceps discomfort, but an MRI has since come back clean.
In Vegas for about 40 hours. I have never stayed at the Wynn before. It’s a pretty nice shack. I doubt that I will gamble even a dollar. No time!
White Sox close to getting Indian’s second baseman Caesar Hernandez, return not yet known. Both Hudson and Turner on Covid-19 IL for the Nats. Scherzer starting one of the doubleheader games for the Nats today. Giants have inquired with the Rockies on Trevor Story.
The clock is ticking down. AF is slowly running out of time. Yanks deal for Gallo not finalized yet. Astro’s getting Yimi improves their pen. One last thing, yesterday ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill passed away. I always thought their music was some of the best I ever heard. Even being more into country than their bluesy rock, I appreciated their awesome sound and contributions to music. I rarely think songs that are covered by artists other than the original are as good as the original. Hank Jr’s rendition of La Grange is not very good in my eyes. But ZZ Top covered Elvis’s Viva Las Vegas. I think it is one of the best versions I have ever heard. When I wanted to get somewhere fast I would put that song on. It is definitely cruising music. RIP Dusty.
Food for thought:
https://www.sportsinfosolutions.com/the-effectiveness-of-infield-in-defense/
http://probaseballinsider.com/baseball-instruction/infield-situational-positioning/
Infield in is done to prevent scoring. BABIP is increased significantly with infield in. I don’t trade a runner at third for a runner at first. As a hitter, with the infield in, you must barrel something up. The Dodgers hit with 2 strikes more than any team I ever played on or coached. Before 2 strikes you want you want to get it in the air to the outfield. With 2 strikes you want to shorten up and barrel it through the drawn in infield. What always worked for me was – think “back through the middle”. More often than not you seldom go straight up the middle but you hit it hard enough to find a hole.
Nice game w/ Buehler & White both over 70% strikes and well placed ones at that.
Bellinger might not be able to hit the high ones right now, but he can sure take a knee and dig one out. Plus going 1-5 raises his avg! Sure hope they carry “the feeling” over to this afternoon.
cheers
pb+
Chris Bryant is hitting .208 with a .327 OB% over his last 30 games. That spans 96 ABs.
Last year he hit .206. He’s not much of an upgrade (hitting-wise) over Cody Bellinger, although I believe both players will ultimately put it together.
I say no to Bryant.
Craig Kimbrel’s stats are “otherworldly.” When was the last time a relief pitcher has been so dominant?
0.49 ERA
0.71 WHIP
The league is hitting .106 against him.
In 36.2 IP, he has allowed 13 H, 13 walks, and struck out 64.
Baseball is a game of averages and hot and cold streaks.
Can he keep that rate up? I say it’s not likely.
Mark Melancon had an ERA resembling Kimbrel’s in April and May. Then in June, it went up to 4.22 and it is 3.00 in July.
When you trade for a player, you rarely get that same player. Sometimes they are better, many times, they are worse!
Taking Kimbrel’s salary is a big deal. I would love to have him, but not for significant prospects. I would trade Hoese (from The Region) , Amaya, and Jackson for him).
The Nats want too much for Scherzer. I can’t see that happening unless the Nats are willing to take quantity over quality!
Bryant? Yeah, I already voiced my opinion on that. But again, if Mookie is in the lineup, our outfield is Pollock, Bellinger and Betts. Taylor is our #4.
Hip pointer. Hmm. I haven’t heard that, but for me if true it’s good news. Hip pointers are manageable, especially in baseball. Just don’t slide on that hip. Shoot him up with cortisone, rub some dirt on it and get him back in there. No rush though. We are only 2 back with 50 to go. That’s of course 50 using Colorado math.
If I had to choose right now, tough choice but with limited information I take Scherzer. He has to pass a Covid test though.
I heard Doc call Mookie’s injury a “hip pointer”. Hip pointers are like bruise at the end of the hip bone and aren’t consider a serious injury that would require surgery or a lengthy recovery and is not a degenerative condition that gets worse over time. Now, we all know that Doc is not a real Doc, so you never know. But, it seems that Mookie’s hip injury should eventually go away and not jeopardize his career.
I fully agree that a Starting Pitcher gives this team the most bang for the buck as it most likely sends a starter to the pen strengthening both areas. The offense has been great, but inconsistent with no less than 2 stars out of the lineup for most of the season. I can only imagine what a juggernaut it will be when everyone is back and healthy. It sure was nice seeing that Belli Bomb last night even if he delivered it with a 7-0 lead.
If you had the choice of acquiring Bryant and Kimbrel, or Max Scherzer who would it be? I would go with Bryant and Kimbrel as it addresses at least two weaknesses. Bryant is killing lefties this year and he provides insurance at all 4 corners. Kimbrel would allow us to keep Kenley away from one run games.
I still think we won’t need an extra bat if Mookie and Seager come back at 100%. Big if. Bellinger just might have it figured out and soon. My gut has told me “pitching” since before Bauer and Kershaw went down. You can never have too much pitching, and both Urias and Buehler could use a blow in August. The Dodgers season plans always include a few intense, highly competitive series’ in October. And, that extra #1 just might be needed if for some unseen (and visible) reason we have a play in game.
Come on Mookie. I can’t help but think that the trade for Scherzer depends on two important points. 1. Mookie’s health. If he’s not here, I don’t risk it. And I know hip injuries can be serious. Careers have ended with hip injuries. And 2. is Scherzer a rental? Maybe he wants to end his career in LA hanging with the likes of La Bron, Drake, Kershaw and Matthew Stafford.
A lot of unknowns. One thing that isn’t unknown is the fact we are catcher rich.
I love your plan AC, but I want to talk about that contact play last night! What a difference a day makes.
In a game that’s very close to being a “must win” because the result would put us either 2 games back, or 4 and another series loss to our most hated rivals. A 4 run lead in the seventh didn’t make me feel very comfortable. A 5 run lead keeps you out of grand slam territory and would seem like all the difference in the world against a pesky Giants team and our bullpen which is full of surprises.
Once again, we find ourselves in a familiar spot, 1st and 3rd with one out. Bueller hits a ground ball to 3rd and the runner, AJ Pollock again, goes on contact. But, this time he ends up with the desired result. A dropped ball by the catcher and that glorious 5th run scores without a key out recorded on the play.
You see, the added benefit here was that since the out wasn’t record it later brough Muncy to the plate to deliver the dagger through the heart, a two run dagger to put the game away. Without the contact play, AJ is back to third, the out is recorded at first and CT3’s popup ends the inning.
You see, I love the contact play as I love aggressive baserunning. Put pressure on the defense to make the perfect throw and catch and tag. A lot can go wrong, that’s why you do it. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t just like many plays in baseball.
It was a huge win and that play turned the game into the unreachable territory. Just what the Doctor ordered.
I really like the idea of bringing in Kris Bryant. He can play 3b and OF and would provide as much insurance for the lineup as a Starting Pitcher would provide for the rotation. I’m pretty comfortable with a postseason rotation of Bueller, Urias, Kershaw and Price, but wouldn’t mind evening it out with another righty. After Gonsolin’s disappearing act last year, I just don’t trust him.
Wade Miley is a fine pitcher…this year. I trust him about as much as I trust Gonso. Which one will show up? Gray looks like he has the tools to do an about face, and become a weapon down the stretch. But, with just about a day remaining before the deadline, are we willing to roll the dice?
Berrios is another fine pitcher and he checks the right handed box. He’s young and has another year of control providing some insurance for next year. He’s the Ace of the Twins staff and is used to going up against other “Ones”. He’s been solid, but underwhelming in the postseason.
Kimbrel would be a huge add. He is possibly the top closer in the league right now and has been there before.
One starter, one closer and one bat sounds a lot like good ole George Thorogood, one bourbon, one scotch and one beer. Both will put you over the top.
Alright Badger and PJ. Do you still hate the contact play?
I agree with your post. Scherzer can b awesome but he also gives up a lot of homers and some have been gamechangers in a close game. He also has had meltdowns against San Diego for one where he just totally loses it. Having said that I would like to have him but not for Ruiz.
Wade Miley would b an interesting arm to get. Cincinnati thinks they r still in but I don’t. I would not want Kennedy but of course Bryant and Kimbrel would be nice. Kimbrel mb too costly. Harrison mb because he plays multiple positions and can make contact compared to our 4a players. If healthy I believe our answers are on the roster. We just have to perform.
Good win, Walker was fantastic and White showed again why he has a future with the Dodgers.
Good to see Belli connect after all.
Chance to close the gap to 1 today.
When will Lux and Seager finally be back ? Lux should be able to come of the IL today if I am correct.
Go Dodgers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Totally agree, it is not the pitching that is failing (although it would not be a bad thing to get another arm for the bullpen) I think that sometimes the simple fact of making a trade gives encouragement to the team, it is like showing that you want to do something for the team, I think Bryant would be the one for the team
The deadline to sign 2021 draft picks is 2 p.m. PT on Sunday, August 1.
2021 Dodgers draft picks
Round Pick # Pos Player Bat/Throw Age* School Slot value Signed?
1 29 LHP Maddux Bruns L/L 19 UMS Wright prep (AL) $2,424,600 $2,197,500
3 101 RHP Peter Heubeck R/R 18 Gilman School (MD) $577,000 $1,269,500
4 131 RHP Nick Nastrini R/R 21 UCLA $430,800 $497,500
5 162 RHP Ben Casparius R/R 22 UConn $318,200 $247,500
6 192 RHP Emmet Sheehan R/R 21 Boston College $247,000 $244,500
7 222 RHP Ryan Sublette R/R 22 Texas Tech $194,400 $147,500
8 252 LHP Ben Harris L/L 21 Georgia $162,700 $197,500
9 282 LHP Lael Lockhart S/L 23 Arkansas $149,800 $2,500
10 312 RHP Michael Hobbs R/R 21 St. Mary’s College $142,200 $2,500
11 342 LHP Justin Wrobleski L/L 20 Oklahoma State $197,500
12 372 LHP Ronan Kopp L/L 18 South Mountain CC (AZ) Yes
13 402 RHP Antonio Knowles R/R 21 Florida SouthWestern State College Yes
14 432 RHP Jordan Leasure R/R 22 Tampa Yes
15 462 RHP Madison Jeffrey L/R 21 West Virginia Yes
16 492 SS Michael Sirota R/R 18 The Gunnery School (CT)
17 522 LHP Adam Tulloch L/L 20 West Virginia
18 552 OF Damon Keith R/R 21 Cal Baptist Yes
19 582 RHP Gabe Emmett R/R 20 Folsom Lake College Yes
20 612 RHP Charlie Connolly R/R 22 Navy
Totals $4,646,700 +$232,300 (4.99%)
*age as of June 30, 2021
Dodgers sign 16 of 19 picks so far