On a day of excitement for Dodgers fans, another move has been made. After trading away utility man Zach McKinstry in a trade with the Cubs, LA is calling up minor league outfielder James Outman. As of earlier this morning, reports had Outman en route to Colorado.
Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic confirmed the news.
Outman is a 6’3″ lefty-swinging outfielder that has made a bit of a mark with the Dodgers over the past few spring training camps. The 25-year-old was drafted by LA as a 7th round pick in 2018.
In 90 games split between Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma City this year, the prospect has posted a .