The Los Angeles Dodgers snagged Kevin Kiermaier and Michael Kopech at the trade deadline. As much as the pair has made an impact for the Dodgers, being a part of this baseball club has offered Kiermaier and Kopech a chance to win.
“Players want to play, but players want to win,” manager Dave Roberts said, referring to the pair of trade acquisitions. “You put those two guys in a winning environment, and they’re ready when called upon, and teammates feed off their gratitude for being here. They come with a vengeance and we need that edginess where we are in the calendar and standings.