MLB rumors: Cardinals interested in Yankees and Mariners targets, Dodgers-White Sox deal, All-Star for Rays?
By Kevin Henry
MLB rumors: Trade between Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers possible?
With the White Sox almost certain to be sellers and the Dodgers looking for pitching help after numerous injuries this season, Lucas Giolito could be in the crosshairs for Los Angeles at the trade deadline as a big-name target.
The Dodgers are interested in White Sox RHP Lucas Giolito, one of the top available pitchers, sources say.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 13, 2023
Giolito, who went to high school in LA, has a 3.45 ERA this year. The Dodgers have an @MLB-best 9 of the industry’s top 100 prospects, per @MLBPipeline.@MLBNetwork
Sure, there is the hometown connection, but Giolito would immediately add a lot of talent into the Dodgers rotation, one that saw Clayton Kershaw go on the injured list just before the All-Star break.
Los Angeles did get Julio Urias back from injury before the Midsummer Classic, so that’s a positive inside Chavez Ravine. However, it’s clear the Dodgers will have to improve in both the rotation and bullpen to not only potentially win the National League West, but also have any chance at a deep run in the postseason.