The July 31 trade deadline is just weeks away, and it remains unclear what the Los Angeles will move to cement another championship roster.
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LA leads National League West despite losing six consecutive times. However, it needs to be addressed before the postseason.
The defending champions once again found themselves with the abbreviated pitching staff. It’s no surprise that the front office chases another arm. This season, the had as many as 15 pitchers on their injured list at one point.
MLB Insider Jeff Passant explained why the are perfect for Minnesota Twins’ Release Verjoan Duran.
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“The enter all deadline seasons looking for big moves, and the 6-foot-5, 230-pound Duran is eligible,” Pasan wrote. “Durand is pitching just as before with fastballs averaged over 100 mph, a springer sitting at 98 and a curveball to keep the batsman out of balance.
“The asking price will be massive. Duran has another two years of team control beyond this season. The waste no time using the prime of the shoe, the prime of the hei ohtani and assemble a standout team of every facet. If it’s a needle train in itself, the could theoretically kick him out.
Duran won’t be cheap considering his skill set and contract, but he could be the perfect slow bailout with something shut down for a team struggling to keep the pitcher on the field.
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