While the Los Angeles Dodgers went into the offseason with a surplus of outfielders on their 40-man roster, including Matt Kemp and Yasiel Puig in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds has created a need.
The Dodgers retained enough depth to field three starters in the outfield if need be, but losing Kemp and Puig has created a void on the roster. Most anticipated last month’s trade would lead to the club pursuing Bryce Harper in free agency.
Instead, Harper’s market has primarily consisted of the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals. Meanwhile, Los Angeles have now been linked to A.