Looking to clear a logjam in the outfield, the Los Angeles Dodgers dealt Matt Kemp and Yasiel Puig to the Cincinnati Reds last month as part of a seven-player trade that netted prospects Jeter Downs, Josiah Gray and additional payroll flexibility.
In the wake of finalizing the transaction, speculation grew that the Dodgers were positioning themselves for a significant free agent signing with their newly allocated funds.
Superstar outfielder Bryce Harper jumped out as the most logical target, but the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals have since emerged as more prominent suitors for the 26-year-old.
In search of a right-handed bat with pop, the Dodgers have evidently focused their efforts on fellow free-agent outfielder A.