Despite the Dodgers’ best efforts to get more starting pitching help, the main deal that would’ve aided this quest was not agreed upon by the player involved in the deal.
Detroit Tigers starter Eduardo Rodriguez rejected a trade to the Dodgers on Tuesday and shocked both fans and some of his former teammates alike reported by Fabian Ardaya of the Athletic.
“I think it surprised the world. Can’t do nothing but respect that. Even if he said, ‘I just don’t want to become a Dodger,’ that’s fine with me. As long as he’s happy, he’s good, he’s feeling good.