The Los Angeles Dodgers had a nine-game lead in the National League West division entering Independence Day, but after an abysmal 12-21 record since then, now sit in second place behind the San Diego Padres.
The Friars made quite a splash at the trade deadline, fortifying the weak spots in their roster and leveling up an already elite bullpen. The Dodgers, on the other hand, were far more reserved when it came to deadline deals.
The Padres went all in at the trade deadline. The Dodgers did not.
The Padres since the deadline: 9-3
The Dodgers since the deadline: 5-7
The Dodgers are in second place in the NL West for the first time since April 28.