Dodgers: 3 trades to make and 1 to avoid

When he’s got control of his pitches, Hader might be the single-most unhittable player in the game today, as a blistering heater and wipeout slider help form a truly lethal combination. However, there is reason to believe that the Brewers could offload him this offseason. Milwaukee needs more starting pitching and protection for Christian Yelich in the lineup, and the emergence of filthy rookie reliever Devin Williams could give them a bit more security in the bullpen of they make this deal. They didn’t get him at the deadline, but the Dodgers should look to trade a few prospects and acquire Hader.

If there is one spot on this roster that makes Dodger fans hold their breath, it’s the back end of the bullpen, as de facto closer Kenley Jansen was so inconsistent in the postseason that Dave Roberts had to experiment with new combinations every game. Not only will Hader give them an upgrade over Jansen, but he will bring them a truly elite closer that can be trusted to occasionally go multiple innings while mowing down left-handed batters. He is going to cost a lot, but the Dodgers have the prospects to make that move, and making this move could all but guarantee them their second title in as many years.