MLB Rumors: Grading trade fits for Shane Bieber, Brewers stars and Mets

MLB Rumors: Los Angeles Dodgers trade fit with Willy Adames, Corbin Burnes

This is a scenario that I floated on The Baseball Insiders podcast: the Brewers, who traded star closer Josh Hader last year, being in a similar situation this season with Willy Adames and Corbin Burnes — and trading them to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a blockbuster move.

After all, the Dodgers did it two years ago when they acquired Max Scherzer and Trea Turner from the Washington Nationals. Who says they can’t do it again?

All indications from Milwaukee, however, are that they have no plans to sell at the deadline this year, according to major-league sources, and plan to be buyers at the deadline. Perhaps this scenario could be revisited in the offseason.

It makes a lot of sense for the Dodgers, given that it would fill their two biggest needs, and would allow the Brewers to maximize a return for two stars who are likely to depart as free agents.

Let’s put this one to rest … for now.

Grading the fit: 5/10.