As the trade deadline quickly approaches, it has become increasingly clear the Los Angeles Dodgers need reinforcements to their bullpen.
The Dodgers placed reliever Tanner Scott on the injured list with left elbow inflammation on Tuesday. Right-hander Alexis Diaz replaced Scott, who signed a four-year, $72 million deal with the Dodgers in January, on the active roster.
The Dodgers’ aggressive pursuits of pitching talent last offseason seemed unnecessary. However, the defending champions find themselves once again in need of another bullpen arm.
As the Dodgers scour the market for a reliever, MLB insider Ken Rosenthal explains why right-handed pitcher Dustin May has emerged as a potential trade chip this summer.