Dodgers' Andrew Friedman Downplays Idea LA Needs to Trade for Reliever at Deadline
Briefly

The Dodgers are projected to pursue significant trades ahead of the July 31 deadline, particularly due to issues in the bullpen with the absence of key players. Current relievers Kirby Yates and Tanner Scott have struggled, posting ERAs of 4.45 and 4.14, respectively. While team president Andrew Friedman downplayed the need for specifically acquiring a reliever, he emphasized that the team is open to adding talent that can perform well in October. The Dodgers may also consider improving other parts of the roster while pursuing their second consecutive World Series title.
Evan Phillips, Michael Kopech, Blake Treinen, and Tanner Scott are absent from the Dodgers bullpen, pushing the team to seek reinforcements ahead of the trade deadline.
Kirby Yates and Tanner Scott have underperformed significantly, with Yates posting a 4.45 ERA and Scott a 4.14 ERA across numerous appearances this season.
Andrew Friedman indicated that the Dodgers might not specifically target a reliever for trade, emphasizing the value of acquiring a talented arm regardless of the role.
Despite the urgent need for bullpen improvement, the Dodgers could also explore other roster areas as they aim to secure a consecutive World Series title.
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