Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers Offered Yasiel Puig to Nationals for Bryce Harper

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1 month ago

November 8, 2018

The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly been interested in acquiring Washington Nationals superstar Bryce Harper, and attempted to land him via trade last season before Washington ultimately decided to keep him for the remainder of the year.

According to the Los Angeles Times’ Jorge Castillo, the Dodgers offered Yasiel Puig as part of a potential deal to land Harper from Washington, but were unsuccessful in their attempt to pry the outfield slugger from the Nationals.

Washington had placed Harper on waivers but pulled him off when the Dodgers claimed him.

While the deal didn’t come to fruition, it’s fun to imagine what the Dodgers could have done with Harper in their lineup, and to wonder if it would have changed the outcome of the World Series, which they lost to the Boston Red Sox.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers Met with Bryce Harper, Yankees Likely to Follow

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6 days ago

December 4, 2018

Anthony DiMoro

The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly held a sit-down meeting with free agent outfielder Bryce Harper, with a delegation led by minority-owner Magic Johnson who all traveled to Harper’s home town of Las Vegas, according to Yahoo Sports’ Tim Brown and Jeff Passan.

The Dodgers had previously tried to acquire Harper, when the Nationals waived him around the waiver deadline last season.

Additionally, the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies are both expected to meet with Harper face-to-face in the near future, per the report.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers Release Erik Goeddel, Zac Rosscup

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2 weeks ago

November 23, 2018

Anthony DiMoro

The Los Angeles Dodgers have released veteran right hander Erik Goeddel along with left handed pitcher Zac Rosscup, according to MLB.com’s Ken Gurnick.

Goeddel and Rosscup were both designated for assignment earlier this week as Los Angeles was working out their 40 man roster ahead of the deadline to protect players from the Rule 5 draft.

The 30-year old Goeddel pitched to the tune of a 2.95 ERA this season, splitting time between the Dodgers and the Seattle Mariners, but he struggled with control as he walked 20 batters, threw 3 wild pitches, and hit a batter over 36 2.3 innings played.

Rosscup was claimed off waivers from the Colorado Rockies organization in July of last season and pitched 11 1/3 innings out of the Dodgers’ bullpen.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers Exercise Dave Roberts’ Option

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1 month ago

November 8, 2018

Anthony DiMoro

The Los Angeles Dodgers have exercised the option on the contract of manager Dave Roberts and plan to continue negotiations on a long-term contract extension, according to president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman (h/t Orange County Register’s Bill Plunkett).

According to FanCred’s Jon Heyman, a four-year contract is likely in the works.

The Dodgers continue to address the contract status of their players, and are now focusing on their manager as they try again for a run at a World Series Championship.