At first glance, the Dodgers’ showing at this year’s trade deadline could look a little disappointing. While they made some upgrades on the margins, they missed out on some of the big names available, and, in the case of a player like Steven Kwan, sat things out entirely.
Although the deadline would have been cooler if they had made a bunch of moves and picked up a superstar, part of the reason for their lack of movement can be tied back to the team’s belief in some of the more unheralded players on their roster.
One of those players is pitcher Justin Wrobleski, who is quietly becoming one of the most important pitchers on the roster.