The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Amed Rosario from the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, injecting a second super-utility participant into an injury-ravaged roster in a matter of hours. Earlier Monday, the Dodgers landed Tommy Edman — together with reliever Michael Kopech — as a part of a three-team commerce involving the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago White Sox.
For Rosario, a free agent at season’s finish, the Dodgers despatched 27-year-old minor league pitcher Michael Flynn to the Rays. Left-hander Ryan Yarbrough was designated for task to create room on the 40-man roster.
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This marks the second straight July that the Dodgers have acquired Rosario in a commerce. Rosario is a lifelong shortstop who tapped into extra versatility with the Rays this season, additionally making begins at second base, third base and proper subject. The 28-year-old right-handed hitter has slashed .307/.331/.417 in 275 plate appearances this season and is predicted to get enjoying time towards left-handed pitchers.
The Dodgers anticipate to get Mookie Betts again comparatively quickly however are additionally with out super-utility man Chris Taylor, infielder Miguel Rojas and third baseman Max Muncy. Rosario and Edman give the group extra choices at shortstop, which might enable Betts to play second base, but additionally extra protection at third base and within the outfield. The Dodgers are nonetheless anticipated to chase a beginning pitcher.
