Now he's explicitly mentioning "Looking for an impactful pitcher" LAD is obviously all-in on recruiting Crochet
Jul 24, 2024
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In an interview with MLB.com on the 24th (Korea time), Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said "We are aiming for a starting pitcher (in the trading market), and we will be an impact-type arm."
It is an expression of his will to trade an ace pitcher. Among the sales currently on the market, there are two ace-class people. MLB.com said that given the injured status and high expectations of the Dodgers club, they will be very aggressive in the market before the trade deadline next week (7 a.m. on the 31st)," adding that the top-end starter is a priority and is taking a deep look at White Sox Garrett Crochet and Detroit Tigers Tarik Scubal. The reason why you threw Paxton away...'
Both players can throw as the first starter regardless of which team rotation as well as the Dodgers. It can be said that it is ranked first and second in the competition for the American League Cy Young Award.
Scubal is 11-3 with a 2.34 ERA, 146 strikeouts, a WHIP of 0.92 and a 0.200 hit rate in 123 innings in 20 games. He is the No. 1 ERA in the AL. Crochet is 6-6 with a 3.02 ERA, 150 strikeouts, a WHIP of 0.95 and a 0.199 hit rate in 107 ⅓ innings in 20 games. He is the No. 1 strikeout in the AL.
However, when combined with various media reports, the Dodgers' target is Crochet rather than Scoobull. The Baltimore Orioles are known to be the most active scoop.
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In response, Paxton responded, "I'm not sure what you expect when you get on the mound. I was just pouring out what I had. Some days are more difficult than others. I think I lacked consistency" he said. In other words, he knows well why he is in a position to be released.
Except for Paxton, the Dodgers have no difficulty building a rotation right away. River Ryan, who was included in the 40-man roster instead of Paxton the previous day and started against the San Francisco Giants, received a passing point by allowing one run (irritation) in five ⅓ innings. On top of that, Tyler Glasnow, who complained of back pain, and Clayton Kershaw, who completed rehabilitation after shoulder surgery, will return as starters against San Francisco on the 25th and 26th, respectively.
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General manager Gomes said "I think we've talked about this before. I'm definitely looking for impactful players. We are a very good team if we have all the power in the current state."
The Dodgers have a large number of players on the injured list (IL). Even if Glasnow and Kershaw come, key Tuta members such as Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Mookie Betts, Max Muncy, Brusdar Graterol and Ryan Brazier are players who can return within the next two months. In the end, this means that the 40-man roster adjustment should continue.
MLB.com is in response to thisJust roster could change drastically in the next 10 days. Paxton is just the beginning.
jhno@sportschosun.com
