Going into the trade deadline, many MLB analysts have listed a right-handed batter among the Dodgers’ needs as the second half of the season prepares to kick off Friday.
LA took a step towards addressing this need when they signed outfielder Jake Marisnick, a member of the infamous 2017 Houston Astros team that was revealed to have been using an elaborate sign-stealing system on their way to a World Series victory over LA.
Marisnick isn’t going to break any team batting records, but he is a solid option for the Dodgers to have while right-handed hitters Trayce Thompson, Chris Taylor and Miguel Vargas are all missing time either due to injuries or demotion.