Although the Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly are focused on free agents as opposed to potential trades, they’ve been linked to the latter with plenty of frequency this offseason. Entering Monday, Los Angeles had already parted with Carlos Ruiz and Howie Kendrick in separate trades.
With a need at second base, the Dodgers have also been tied to Ian Kinsler of the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota’s Brian Dozier, among others. In addition, the Dodgers may lose Kenley Jansen and Justin Turner to free agency.
The club has long been said to have interest in re-singing Jansen, though some within the organization reportedly view Aroldis Chapman as the superior long-term option.