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MLB Rumors: Shohei Ohtani trade latest, Dodgers sneaky need, Blue Jays

By Robert Murray

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels looks on after drawing a walk during the third inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 18, 2023 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels looks on after drawing a walk during the third inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 18, 2023 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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Andrew Friedman, President of Baseball Operations and manager Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers talk on the field before a preseason game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium on April 5, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /

MLB Rumors: An underrated need for the Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers need for a right-handed bat has been evident for some time. Then outfielder Jake Marisnick left Tuesday’s game with a left hamstring injury that will likely put him on the Injured List, and that need was heightened even more.

In the interim, the Dodgers are expected to call up outfielder Jonny DeLuca, sources say, as first reported by The Athletic.

The Dodgers can also play Chris Taylor primarily in left field when he comes off the Injured List, but the team has insisted that they will be “sensitive” with his workload in hopes of preventing a setback with his right knee.

But adding another right-handed bat is an area that the Dodgers are likely going to explore adding at the trade deadline, in addition to starting pitching and bullpen reinforcements.

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