Can't you believe me when I come back now? Kershaw returns this month, and LAD is actively discussing the trade of the AL Cy Young Award's No. 1 candidate
Jul 18, 2024
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Reporter Tom Verducci, who wrote the article, said, `I rarely see a blockbuster name on the MLB trade market, but I think it could change.' `The Dodgers and Baltimore, which rank No. 1 in the district but decide they are not ready for baseball in October, put the same name on the top of their shopping listAccording to sources familiar with the Dodgers and Baltimore situations, the two clubs are willing to come up with a package that includes top prospects to bring in Scoogul. 'There is no indication yet that Detroit President Scott Harris will bring Scoogul to market, but the Dodgers and Baltimore have plenty of farm prospects to boost trade negotiations.'"
Detroit finished the first half with 47 wins and 50 losses in the American League (AL) Central Division. They are 12 games behind the Cleveland Guardians, the world's leading team, and seven games behind the Boston Red Sox, who are third in the AL wild card. The postseason appears to have actually given up.
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This means that Scubal, a young ace, can also be considered as a trade discussion target. This is because you can receive a large number of prospects.
Scubal is considered the No. 1 candidate for the AL Cy Young Award for throwing 116 innings in 19 games in the first half with a 10-3 ERA, 2.41, 140 strikeouts, WHIP 0.88, and a hit rate of 0.190. He is said to have opened his eyes to pitching after returning from an arm injury in July last year. He became an ace pitcher with 7 wins and 3 losses and a 2.80 ERA in 15 games last year.
Earlier, the Dodgers exchanged actual trade cards by paying attention to Garrett Crochet, the Chicago White Sox, but the negotiation window was reportedly closed because the White Sox excessively demanded a price. Reporter Verducci said, `Croche has good qualities as an ace, but the sharp increase in pitching innings this year makes it impossible to guarantee a postseason performance.' `Detroit's other starters Jack Fleherty and White Sox Eric Peddy are also good alternatives, but they're not the ace to lead the rotation.'
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Tyler Glasnow was placed on the 15-day injured list (IL) due to back pain on the 10th, and Yamamoto Yoshinobu was previously listed on the IL on the 17th of last month due to a rotator cuff injury. In addition, Walker Buehler, who returned from Tommy John Surgery this season, also moved to the IL on June 20 due to a hip injury. In addition, rookie fireballer Bobby Miller was demoted to Triple-A on the 11th due to a series of sluggish performances. James Paxton is the only starter to keep the rotation since the beginning of the season. Paxton is also not very satisfied with his 4.29 ERA due to jagged pitching.
In this situation, he is set to return to the pitcher who will stabilize the rotation. It's Clayton Kershaw. He had shoulder surgery last winter and is now playing in minor league rehabilitation. The pitching is good. In the Triple-A game on the 14th, he pitched 38 pitches in three innings, allowing no hits and striking out five. After going down the mound, he threw 12 more pitches from the bullpen, and his fastball speed was up to 91.5 miles and an average of 89.9 miles, close to pre-injury levels.
According to local media, Kershaw plans to play another rehabilitation game on the 20th and decide when to return. It is certain to return within this month.
However, the Dodgers don't seem to expect much. This is because I'm anxious because I don't know when the injury will recur again. Reporter Buducci is 'Juss said, "If the Scoopal negotiations go wrong, the uncertainty in the rotation becomes too great. Kershaw said he will join later this month, but shoulder surgery requires caution.
Kershaw reproduced his heyday last year with a 13-5 record and 2.46 ERA in 24 games, but he lost six runs in the Division Series due to a left shoulder injury, and eventually went on to undergo surgery after the season. He became an FA and re-signed with the Dodgers, but considering the rehabilitation period, he signed a one-year $5 million incentive and a 2025 player option.
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