The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Thursday that they traded for right-handed reliever Alexis Díaz from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for 2024 draft pick pitcher Mike Villani. Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic further reports that Diaz will most likely report to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Right-handed reliever Evan Phillips is headed to the 60-day injured list to clear a spot on the … [Read more...] about Dodgers Acquire Reliever Alexis Díaz from Reds to Bolster Bullpen Depth
Report: Angels Set to Activate Mike Trout on Friday
Los Angeles Angels fans, rejoice. The most exciting player to ever put on a Halos jersey will return this weekend. The Angels are planning to activate Mike Trout on Friday, per Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. The Angels haven’t officially announced their superstar’s return, but their transaction page shows they optioned Matthew Lugo to Triple-A on Thursday. Mike … [Read more...] about Report: Angels Set to Activate Mike Trout on Friday
Angels Top Pitching Prospect Caden Dana Recalled from Triple-A
The Los Angeles Angels are doing their best to stay relevant in a crowded American League. The Angels’ No. 2 prospect, Caden Dana, has been recalled from Triple-A on Saturday ahead of their game with the Miami Marlins, according to multiple reporters, including Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. This will be his second stint with the big league club this season. In a … [Read more...] about Angels Top Pitching Prospect Caden Dana Recalled from Triple-A
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Has Timeline to Return to the Mound
The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is closer to toeing the rubber this season, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. The two-way player has missed a year and change on the mound recovering from his second Tommy John surgery. Ohtani is slated to face hitters in batting practice on Sunday (originally scheduled for Saturday). This is his first major step in … [Read more...] about Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Has Timeline to Return to the Mound
The Answer to Dodgers’ Starting Rotation Depth May Be in Their Bullpen
It is no secret that the Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting rotation has been ravaged by injuries once again. The latest was rookie Roki Sasaki sidelined indefinitely with a shoulder impingement. There has been no timetable for his return. Reinforcements will arrive eventually. Meanwhile, the combined ERA of the Los Angeles starters has ballooned to over four. This ranks them below … [Read more...] about The Answer to Dodgers’ Starting Rotation Depth May Be in Their Bullpen