In case you missed it, the Los Angeles Dodgers made another trade on Friday as they acquired a pair of pitchers in starter Lance Lynn and reliever Joe Kelly. It’s the team’s third deal leading up to Tuesday afternoon’s trade deadline, as they started this week by dealing for utility man Kiké Hernandez and shortstop Amed Rosario.
All of those swaps fill precious needs for the Dodgers as they approach the stretch run, but in the case of the Lynn and Kelly deal, the trade is not without risk for Los Angeles.
Now, as far as the need portion of the deal, it’s perfect for LA on the surface.