The Los Angeles Dodgers traded Minor League outfielder Carlos Rincon to the New York Mets in exchange for Billy McKinney, who was designated for assignment five days ago. Jake Reed was designated for assignment in order to add McKinney to the Dodgers’ 40-man roster.
The deal is the first for L.A. ahead of what’s expected to be a busy MLB trade deadline. Much of that is expected to center around the Dodgers’ need for pitching, with president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman acknowledging the team is canvassing for starters and bullpen help.
In the meantime, McKinney is an option to potentially supplement the Dodgers’ position player group that continues to absorb injuries.