The Los Angeles Dodgers have moved up a spot in the power rankings. Injury returns are expected and trades are in the spotlight.
MLB.com released its power rankings on Sunday (Feb. 2). The Dodgers moved up from fifth to fourth. Despite losing both games of their recent two-game series against the San Diego Padres, expectations are high for players returning from injury.
They’re also getting a lot of attention for their recent trade activity.
The Dodgers completed a three-way trade with the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago White Sox on March 30th. The Dodgers acquired 2021 National League Gold Glove shortstop Tommy Edmon from St. Louis.
In addition to Edman,
The Dodgers also acquired right-hander Oliver Gonzalez from St. Louis. From the White Sox, the Dodgers acquired “fireballer” Michael Kopeck.
“The Dodgers are hoping to get Mookie Betts, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Walker Buehler and Max Muncy back in August,” MLB.com writes, 토토사이트 추천 “as well as new utility man Tommy Edmon. The Dodgers are still a machine, even if they looked different for a while with the injury bug,” he said.
MLB.com recently labeled the Dodgers as “bargain hunters” for trades. They acquired Shohei Ohtani and other players to bolster their lineup. Even with the return of Tyler Glasnow and Clayton Kershaw, the Dodgers still made trades to bolster their lineup.
They’re not a team with a lot of depth, but they’re constantly adding players. They spend a lot of money. This is where the phrase “bargain shopping” comes from.
They made trades and their MVP hitter Betts has started batting practice. Yamamoto, who was acquired for $325 million in 2012, is also reportedly rehabbing in hopes of returning. As expectations grow, so does his power ranking.