The Dodgers are making a few moves ahead of a huge series against the Giants this weekend. One of those will be adding in a recently acquire left-handed pitcher, something they have needed desperately at times in 2021.
On Tuesday, the Dodgers traded catcher Stevie Berman for Twins LHP Andrew Vasquez. They added him to the active roster today and optioned right-handed pitcher Ryan Meisinger to Triple-A. They also needed to move Scott Alexander to the 60-day IL in order to make room on the 40-man.
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Vasquez has pitched well in Triple-A this year, striking out 68 batters in 42.