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Dodgers Roster: More Thoughts About the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline Acquisitions

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The strategic acquisitions by the Los Angeles Dodgers at the 2024 MLB trade deadline have increased their roster depth by addressing key areas of need and adding veteran experience to complement their already decent lineup when healthy.

Although the club did not land several high-impact players like many fans presumed, the additions provide invaluable flexibility, reinforcing both the pitching staff and the lineup with reliable options.

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Dodgers Acquire Jack Flaherty and Kevin Kiermaier at Deadline

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The Los Angeles Dodgers waited until almost the last minute, but they came through with the needed acquisition of a starting pitcher.

Right before 6PM ET, it was announced that the Dodgers had traded for Jack Flaherty of the Detroit Tigers. Prospects C/1B Thayron Liranzo and SS Trey Sweeney will be heading to the Motor City. Sweeney was acquired from the New York Yankees trade for Victor Gonzalez.

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Dodgers Get Edman and Kopech in Three-Way Trade

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Fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers have been anxiously awaiting news of whom would be acquired at the trade deadline.

Monday afternoon, news broke that the Dodgers have been involved in a three way trade with the St Louis Cardinals and Chicago White Sox.

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Dodgers Roster: More Thoughts as the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline Approaches

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As the 2024 MLB trade deadline looms, the Los Angeles Dodgers could be among the teams making significant moves. One primary area where they might look to strengthen is their bullpen. With the late-season grind intensifying, the Dodgers could benefit from acquiring an impact reliever who can handle high-leverage situations and add depth to their late-inning strategy.

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Dodgers News and Notes – Injury Updates, Kershaw Returns, and More

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That sound you hear is Los Angeles Dodger fans breathing a sigh of relief. One, Clayton Kershaw has finally returned to the mound at Dodger Stadium. Two, the Dodgers look like they’re returning to what a team of their caliber should look like.

On Thursday, Kershaw made his season debut, against the San Francisco Giants. Kershaw had undergone shoulder surgery in November, and some wondered if he would actually return this season.

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Dodgers Roster: More Updates on Starting Rotation

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Fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers are likely to be in store for a roster upgrade when division rival San Francisco comes to town for a four-game series next week.

Righty Tyler Glasnow will get the start against the Giants on Wednesday. The 30-year-old righty returns from a stint on the injured list after a bout of lower back tightness. Many fans presumed the injury to be not serious but more of a scheduled break of sorts.

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Dodgers Announce Selections from Early Rounds of 2024 MLB Draft

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In the opening round of the 2024 MLB Draft on Sunday, the Los Angeles Dodgers selected shortstop Kellon Lindsey from Hardee High School (Wauchula, FL) in the first round with the 23rd overall pick. The team continued to add on day two on Monday, landing three pitchers and four position players, including two high school and five collegiate players.

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Dodgers Limp into All-Star Break with Series Loss Against Tigers

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In what could easily have been a sweep, the Los Angeles Dodgers dropped the final two games of the weekend series to the Detroit Tigers and limped into the 2024 MLB All-Star break despite still having the best record in the National League West.

In Saturday’s middle game, the Dodgers led by as many as five runs before the bullpen self-imploded. Ricky Vanasco, Evan Phillips and Yohan Ramirez surrendered a total of seven runs over the final two innings, handing Detroit the 11-9 victory.

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Dodgers Are Putrid Right Now (Hopefully That Doesn’t Continue in the Second Half)

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Boy watching this Los Angeles Dodgers team right now is demoralizing.

The Dodgers no doubt have been hit with an inordinate amount of injuries, and to some of the key most players. Not having Max Muncy and Mookie Betts in this lineup changes the length and dynamic of it.

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Who Is Justin Wrobleski?

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As the active roster of the Los Angeles Dodgers continues to spin in circles, fans can add another name to their get-to-know list this weekend.

In Sunday’s weekend series finale against the Brewers, 23-year-old lefty Justin Wrobleski will get his first major league start. Standing at 6-foot-1 and weighing 190 pounds, the Illinois native is probably smaller than today’s standards for starting pitchers. However, he’s one of the fastest rising stars on the farm and packs an above average heater that clocks in around 97 MPH.

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