It’s not that often when a blockbuster trade backfires on Los Angeles boss Andrew Friedman and his front office troops. When the Dodgers packaged up and sent Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp, Alex Wood and Kyle Farmer to the Reds last winter, there was plenty of scrutiny, especially from those who felt the team would be lacking in the power department heading into its 2019 campaign.
However, as with most of the recent deals orchestrated by management, the squad has been thriving with the outcomes. Moreover, there was a pair of top-not prospects the Dodgers received in return.