Joe Kelly #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
The Los Angeles Dodgers re-signing infielder Justin Turner for two years, $34 million, with a $14 million team option for a third year, put them in a real financial predicament. The Philadelphia Phillies should take advantage of that and help them get out of their woes, while getting a solid player in return.
The Dodgers are currently on the hook to pay almost $14 million in luxury tax.
MLBTradeRumors.com reports that the signing puts the 2020 World Series champions’ current payroll in excess of $250 million.