While much of the focus at the trade deadline this season understandably was on the Los Angeles Dodgers adding Max Scherzer and Trea Turner, they additionally looked to improve their roster by acquiring Danny Duffy from the Kansas City Royals.
Duffy was on the 10-day injured list at the time because of a second left flexor strain this season, but there was hope he could return by September at the latest. The Dodgers did make it clear they would be patient with Duffy’s recovery, and the timetable shifted a bit when he was transferred to the 60-day IL.