After they lost Zack Greinke to free agency, the Los Angeles Dodgers went after starting-pitching depth like they were doomsday preppers who could see a pitching apocalypse on the horizon.
But in recent weeks, the Dodgers' depth has eroded to a point where we feel obligated to propose a solution to the problem. In 10 easy letters, here it is: Jose De Leon.
That's the name of a 23-year-old right-hander who's a well-regarded prospect but who also seems to be on the outside looking in at the race to make the Dodgers rotation. Given the state of things, though, the Dodgers aren't in a position to let any candidate go unconsidered.