The Los Angeles Dodgers are eyeing a major splash heading into the July 30 trade deadline.
Los Angeles spoke to the Chicago White Sox about a blockbuster deal involving left-hander Garrett Crochet and outfielder Luis Robert Jr., according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
White Sox closer Michael Kopech could also be involved in a potential trade, Nightengale noted.
The possible addition of Robert would mark a massive upgrade from James Outman for the Dodgers in center field. The former has gone deep 11 times with 11 stolen bases and has a 119 wRC+ in just 45 games this season.
The price for the 2023 All-Star will likely be steep – the 26-year-old has a pair of club options that can keep him under contract through 2027. He’s making $12.5 million this season, $15 million in 2025, and $20 million over 2026-27 if his options are exercised.
Crochet, a 2024 All-Star, would also give Los Angeles’ banged-up rotation a major boost. The 25-year-old owns a 3.02 ERA with 0.95 WHIP and 150 strikeouts over 107 1/3 innings (20 starts) this year thanks to an MLB-best 12.6 K/9 among qualified starters. He’s arbitration-eligible through the 2026 campaign.
Kopech has authored a 5.05 ERA with 56 strikeouts over 41 appearances in 2024. The 28-year-old right-hander is under team control through 2025. He sits in the 99th percentile for fastball velocity and 93rd in strikeout percentage in the majors.
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