The Dodgers front office set out to cover the bases when Andrew Friedman swung the trade to acquire ace right-hander Max Scherzer and speedy shortstop Trea Turner at the deadline last season. Scherzer helped fill an immediate need in the starting rotation that had lost three of five members since opening day. And Turner not only helped the offensive attack soar over the final months of 2021, he also protected the Dodgers against the likely loss of long-time shortstop Corey Seager.
For at least one season.
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The reigning batting champ is set to become a free agent after this season and, with that, the LA front office has another conundrum on its hands.